There is no better time to add value to a construction project than before construction begins. It is crucial that every project gets started off on the right foot, which is why O + D Builders provides the necessary strategies that create a solid foundation of comprehensive planning before ground is even broken. The experience, expertise and quality of our Preconstruction/Estimating department bring the skills to the table that yield exponential time and cost savings to our client.  Conceptual budgets & estimates are offered to all our clients at no charge, our goal here is to build strong, long-lasting relationships based on mutual respect, trust and integrity. Through these relationships, we have been finding solutions that add value to construction projects in markets across the nation since 2001.

With every project comes an opportunity to better serve customers and experience has demonstrated that we can have the greatest impact on a project during preconstruction. Over time and through extensive investment, O + D Builders successes can be attributed most uniquely through our pre-construction expertise. These services are absolutely essential to achieving the maximum performance from all involved in the project. To do this, combining skilled professionals with an open collaborative approach, O + D comprehensive preconstruction services are designed to:

• We carefully assess and recommend tasks at hand to allow our client the opportunity to make a timely and informed factual business decisions.

• Our time-line and milestone schedules allow our clients to effectively review the overall process by tracking details and making team member accountable.

• We understand the complexity and the passion for design, but for the best of the team will make the unpopular suggestions. At all times working collaboratively with design teams to develop the best solutions.

We go beyond open-book cost estimating to include cost control, constructability reviews, value engineering, life cycle cost analysis, scheduling, identifying long lead items, logistics, subcontractor selection and material procurement.

Our goal is to provide the highest quality Construction Management Services to both public and private sector clients to help them achieve the goals of their construction program in an ethical, creative and cost-effective manner. As a construction manager, O + D’s team works as an extension of your staff.

Participating in the project from day one as a full project team member with your architect, engineer and consultants, we offer a controlled approach to project delivery that consistently results in cost savings and expedited project schedules. This contracting method places construction professionals in a partnership with the entire team, facilitating conflict resolution, creative problem solving and a “one in, all in” project approach.

Our expediting division offers a broad range of services including plan approvals, permits and zoning. Our knowledge and expertise in municipal building codes and NYC rules and regulations enables us to navigate your project through the Building Departments bureaucracy successfully.

O + D Builders takes a pro-active approach to managing all field construction activities. Strong field supervision and oversight ensures the work flow is well organized, budgets are maintained, schedules are met, quality standards are realized, safety policies are followed and interruptions to daily facility activities are minimized.

Services include:

• Site supervision
• Trade subcontractor management
• Construction engineering and coordination
• Cost and Budget maintenance
• Schedule adherence
• Quality management
• Safety management