BUILD the foundation
It started with a question: How can we best frame the construction process around the customer?
After all, to construct a house that will live as a home, and to build a commercial space that works, it is imperative to build with first consideration for the people these spaces and structures will surround.
Whether it’s for constructing a commercial building or a luxury residence, the basic formula for success is simple: Build once, well. And we exceed expectations when it comes to this, as superior quality and craftsmanship are evident in every single structure we build. However, it’s the process and the relationships that separate one construction company from another, and we believe this process should be seamless and enjoyable.
We’re not just building structures, here. We are creating unique, lasting spaces - legacies within which individuals deserve to live well and thrive. For commercial and residential clients, alike, we are ultimately constructing a lifestyle which, from day one, needs to be framed around the people living it.
Enter: BUILD.
BUILD ‘broke ground’ in 2006. What started out as a small SWFL construction management firm has grown into a highly esteemed and top ranked company. We maintain an exceptionally diverse project portfolio, thanks to the diversity of our clients. We are a multi-million dollar business – with a myriad of Sand Dollar, Summit, and Aurora awards under our construction belt – and we continue to put the importance of our clients’ experience of the entire building process first.
Our commitment to total quality management from preconstruction all the way through warranty administration has paved the way for BUILD to be where we are, ensuring our clients feel they are always where they need to be along the construction path.
Welcome to BUILD, working together with you will be our pleasure and yours!
Sincerely,
Jay Howard and William Gaston Principals and Founders of BUILD, LLC
”BUILD uses the incredibly important pre-construction period to set up your project for success. Success, for all project participants, means beginning with the end result in mind.”
- William Gaston, Principal/Co-Founder
BUILD for success
The First Step: Pre-Construction
The team that meets during the pre-construction kick-off meeting is the team that hands over the keys.
Our approach at BUILD is unique in that the people leading the pre-construction effort will be the team building the project. Other contractors tend to have one team work on the pre-construction phase, and then they will hand it off to the operations team. This won’t fly at BUILD, because we consider ourselves one group with the singular goal of building a successful project. This is why we require the entire team to work together during the concept and program analysis, providing optimal facility options and cost savings.
“We will be a proactive, valuable team member with positive input that makes the entire process enjoyable.”
- AJ Bremerman, Vice President
BUILD a plan
Plan Review
Our Estimating/Operations Team provides an evaluation of the design’s impact on constructability, phasing, site utilization, trade coordination, vehicular and pedestrian traffic patterns, safety, and security. BUILD Estimating/ Operations Team members have over 100 years of combined construction management, preconstruction, and estimating experience and are readily available for your project.
After each plan review session we will provide:
• Complete price breakdown
• List of qualifications and assumptions
• Updated schedule
• Detailed constructability review
• Cost comparison to previous budgets
• Value engineering suggestions
Throughout the pre-construction and construction process, we will be proactive in providing cost-effective solutions to any inconsistencies, design conflicts, or areas impacting budget boundaries while maintaining the design teams’ creative concepts and aesthetic integrity.
Budget Estimating
From our initial estimate to the final GMP, your BUILD project team will utilize On-Screen Takeoff®, along with our custom database, to provide detailed estimates during all stages of the design. We maintain a comprehensive database, allowing us to perform high-level programmatic check estimates of overall costs.
The initial estimate for your project will be extremely detailed and include a listing of budget assumptions for a line-by-line review with the owner and the design professionals to assure the assumptions are correct. Any changes in the assumptions will be adjusted accordingly, producing a final preliminary budget for the project. We will use the preliminary budget to assist the design team as the documents are developed.
Cost Control
A big reason why BUILD is such a trusted company is our insistence upon controlling costs at all times. We are able to achieve this by acquiring multiple bids for each scope of work and then having a complete open-book review of all bids with the owner. We also provide highly defined scopes of work for each trade, in order to avoid additional costs.
BUILD also becomes very familiar with any existing conditions, as this helps us be prepared for some of the unforeseen issues that other, less savvy general contractors may not be aware.
We walk each and every subcontractor through the site prior to signing them up for the scope of work. This helps eliminate the “I didn’t know” response from subcontractors. Throughout the entire process we are continually ensuring there will be no surprises.
“Our depth of historical pricing and constructability experience allows us to analyze not only initial cost and schedule impacts, but also expected life cycle and maintenance costs resulting in the best value for the chosen product or system.”
- Brian Mayotte, Vice President
BUILD value engineering
As we move through the design process, BUILD will provide detailed value engineering (VE) suggestions with each budget estimate. We will maintain a running “Value Engineering” log, fully detailed to include at minimum a description, date, cost, time impact, division of work/scope, and approval position. In addition, BUILD actively pursues additional VE during the construction process to provide all options to the project team.
We produce the following reports to allow the owner and the architect to make the best choice for the value of cost:
• Life cycle cost analysis
• Evaluation report of systems and equipment
• Cost analysis from historical data for similar systems or products
BUILD a team
Subcontractors / Vendors
At BUILD, we always strive to find the best-qualified subcontractors with the most competitive pricing. We feel it is imperative to utilize local subcontractors and vendors as often as possible. Using local resources keeps revenue local, provides a sense of ownership for the subcontractor employees, and also minimizes response time to the facility. We treat all subcontractors/vendors fairly and honestly, provide efficient scheduling and supervision, and guarantee a safe workplace. It is important that all of our team members have a successful project.
BUILD on time
Scheduling Resources
Our team members are highly experienced in the details of scheduling projects and can provide scheduling for the pre-construction and construction on your project. Scheduling is one of our top five management tools on our projects and has significantly attributed to our success as a company.
BUILD utilizes Microsoft Project scheduling software. We also use third party schedulers on projects when the client requests. Our subcontractors are involved in the construction scheduling process; they provide manpower and task duration information then collaborate with us on the sequence of activities to create the Overall Project Schedule.
Every week we hold schedule update meetings with all current subcontractors. These weekly schedule updates are critical to maintaining and consistently improving upon project schedules.
BUILD the highest quality
Quality Control
Our firm fully understands that quality and service must be a top priority and we strongly promote that fact in all aspects of our company. We have an uncompromising commitment to total quality management from pre-construction through warranty administration. It is the responsibility of the Construction Manager to ensure that everything installed on the project meets or exceeds the established plans and specifications. Our quality assurance program includes extensive written guidelines that are performed and are the responsibility of our superintendents. Our QC requirements are communicated to our subcontractors, suppliers, manufacturers, and design team.
Pre-construction is the first and best opportunity for us to establish effective quality control measures. In this phase, we are able to review the project specifications and plans with the design team and the client to get a solid understanding of the operational needs and goals of the facility. Once this is understood, we can make recommendations on construction means and methods that can complement and enhance the project’s goals. These procedural steps provide efficient integration with the team’s objectives and allow us to better communicate detail and quality levels desired of the subcontractors and suppliers.
BUILD best practices
competitive advantage
We at BUILD focus on the customer and their needs, we ensure to deliver a top notch project. The relationships we make stay long after our clients have signed off on their projects, and this is because we promote excellence not just in the structures we build, but in the people we work with. Subcontractor relationships are one of our top priorities, we strive to find the best qualified subcontractors with the most competitive pricing. We feel it is imperative to utilitize local subcontractors, using local resources keeps revenue local and provides a sense of ownership for the subcontractor’s employees.
competitiveness and effectiveness
Competitiveness and effectiveness is measured for BUILD in the industry by our repeat clients. Excellence is provided which is then recognized by our customers through loyalty and the referral to others.
altair
fort myers, fl
An exclusive rental home community in Southwest Florida that offers a unique and low-key life of leisure featuring 160 units, 243,394 sfofnew2-storyhomeconstruction.
Enjoy the privacy of a single-family home with the convenience of rentalliving with on-site maintenance and boutique style amenities. Offering one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences with the privacy of a fenced in backyard. Open concept living areas featuring LVT plank flooring andgranitecountertops.
Community features include a private 4,628sf clubhouse that offers a resort-style pool with tanning ledge and lap lanes, boutique fitness center, coworking space with private offices, community room, and outdoor dining area. Additional lifestyle advantages include a designated yoga and stretching area, event lawn and pavilion, and barkparkwithpetwaterfountains.
AJ Bremmeran | Vice President
Scott Bedri | Estimator/Project Manager
Tom Carroll | Superintendent
argos
fort myers, fl
An exclusive rental home community in Southwest Florida that offers a unique and low-key life of leisure featuring 140 units, 215,258 sf of new 1- and 2-story cottage home construction on 31 acres with lake and preserve views.
Enjoy the privacy of a single-family home with the convenience of rental living with on-site maintenance and boutique style amenities. Offering one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences with the privacy of a fenced in backyard. Three bedroom offers upstairs master and an enclosed balcony. Open concept living areas featuring LVT plank flooring and granite countertops.
Community features include a private 4,112sf clubhouse that offers a resort-style pool with tanning ledge and lap lanes, boutique fitness center, coworking space with private offices, community room, and outdoor dining area. Additional lifestyle advantages include a designated yoga and stretching area, event lawn, bike trail, and bark park with pet water fountains.
Joiner Architecture
key members
AJ Bremmeran | Vice President
Chris Farr| Estimator/Project Manager
Jim Poor | Superintendent
odyssey by soltura
fort myers, fl
An exclusive rental home community in Southwest Florida that offers a unique and low-key life of leisure featuring 129 units, 250,000sfofnewsingle-storyconstruction.
Enjoy the privacy of a single-family home with the convenience of rental living with on-site maintenance and boutique style amenities. Offering one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences with the privacy ofafencedinbackyard.
Residence features include: private front and back covered porch, secluded fenced yard, Samsung stainless steelappliance package, quartz counter-tops and decorative tile back splash, SmartHome system, oversized windows throughout, block construction, full size showers with frame-less glass, and detachedgarageparkingavailable.
Value: $18,000,000
client
FL Forum Investors LLC
architect
Joiner Architecture
key members
Norman Gentry | Vice President
Christopher Farr | Estimator/Project Manager
Scott Bedri | Asst Project Manager
Tom Carroll | Superintendent
aurora on imperial
bonita springs, fl
Luxury waterfront condominium community featuring 45 units. The residences will feature high-end finishes such as quartz countertops, luxury plank flooring, and stainless-steel appliances. Unique to the area, Aurora on Imperial will have a 31-slip marina with access to the Gulf of Mexico. Residents will be able to dock their boats in their ‘backyard’.
Amenities include a clubhouse with a state-of-the-art fitness facility, coworking space, and a gourmet kitchen. Outside of the club space includes a resort-style pool and spa, outdoor grilling and entertainment, bocce ball and pickle ball courts.
Phone: 407.339.9323
key members
Jack Dillon | Estimator/Project Manager
Finlay White | Asst. Project Manager
Scott Bradley | Superintendent
imperial crossing - under Construction
bonita springs, fl
Luxury waterfront rental community featuring 215 units with 1-,2-, and 3-bedroom units. The apartments will feature high-end finishes such as quartz countertops, luxury plank flooring, and stainless-steel appliances.
Redefining apartment living by offering unparalleled services and top-ofthe-line amenities.
These luxury amenities include a clubhouse with a state-of-the-art fitness facility, co-working space, and a gourmet kitchen. Outside of the club space includes a resort-style pool and spa, outdoor grilling and entertainment, bocce ball and pickle ball courts. The community also features three rooftop gathering spaces scattered around the property.
client
Imperial Crossing Development LLC Phone: 614.923.4000
architect
Humphreys & Partners Architects LLC
Phone: 407.339.9323
key members
Jack Dillon | Estimator/Project Manager
Finlay White | Asst. Project Manager
Scott Bradley | Superintendent
Villas Avenida
Naples, fl
BUILD recently completed the construction of Villas Avenida, the new 22,000 square foot condominium building located in downtown Naples. The building features six luxury units with included amenities such as: private pools and courtyards for each residence, marble flooring, private garages, multiple terraces, and private elevator access.
Value: $4,100,000
Completed: 2016 client
Real Estate Development Group (RDG) Spyros Zormpalas
architect
Johnathan L. Titus, AIA
Phone: 239.261.7422
key
Jay Howard | Principal in Charge
Jason Levine | Estimator/Project Manager
Pete Freeland | Superintendent
BUILD from the core
BUILD has constructed a solid reputation by sticking to our core values of:
HONESTY
EXCELLENCE & QUALITY COMMUNITY LONGEVITY CHARACTER
Since inception, we have made it our mission to not just create the highest quality spaces, but also to base everything we do on the need for lasting excellence. BUILD is known to be a company that is committed to excellence, always – in the relationships we build, in the process we employ, in the materials we use and the people we hire. Each of BUILD’s core values is an ethic that must be constant and infinite in order to stay true to its meaning.
“Since BUILD frames the construction process around the customer, there is no possible way we can do this without honesty and good character. The relationships we make stay long after we’ve signed off on a project, and this is because we promote excellence not just in the structures we build, but in the people we work with.”
- William Gaston & Jay Howard Principals and Founders of BUILD, LLC.