Our Approach To The Design-Build Process:
- Reduce / eliminate chance of redesign to achieve budget goals.
- Allows for quicker construction start.
- Enhances "team" atmosphere and smoother construction process.
- Eliminates unqualified/problem sub-contractors and suppliers.
- Reduces design expenditures.
Available Preconstruction Services:
- Help prepare, expedite, monitor and update Preconstruction Activities.
- Provide Initial Budget, establish budget goal.
- Provide updated interim budgets as plans are developed.
- Initiate Permit Process.
- Solicit preliminary pricing and value engineering ideas from sub-contractors to affirm estimate and assist with systems and materials selections.
- Identify problems and potential problems and assist with resolutions.
- Coordinate (or assist with) design professionals:
- Architectural, Civil, Soils, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical.
- Establish Guaranteed Maximum Price.
- Solicit firm pricing based on final working drawings.
- Review bids with Owner.
- Prepare construction contract.
Design-Build Agreement Options:
- Guaranteed Maximum Price (open book approach)
- Lump Sum Contract
- Fixed or % of cost fee.
Construction Process:
- Preconstruction Conference: Establish expectations of all parties involved
- Schedule: Set intermediate milestones and get commitment of subs
- Owner Selections and Approvals: identify Owner responsibilities & deadlines
- Subcontractor Coordination Schedule: Keep subs informed 3 weeks ahead
- Owner/Architect Meetings (frequency varies, weekly tapering off to monthly).
- Agendas and meeting minutes by Koester.
Why Choose Koester?
- Relationship Oriented.
- Deliver what we promise.
- Knowledgeable, experienced and courteous personnel.
- Extensive Medical / Dental experience
Design-Build References:
| Christian Retreat Center |
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Paul Johnson |
(515) 255-3149 |
| Visionary Systems |
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Chris Trout |
(515) 288-5717 |
| M&M Sales |
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Tom Minor |
(515) 283-0607 |
| Graham Building |
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Wayne Graham |
(515) 229-1035 |
| Beck Residence |
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Alan & Susan Beck |
(515) 222-5243 |
| Veenstra Residence |
|
Bob Veenstra |
(515) 225-8000 |
| Riordan Pet Hospital |
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Dr. Chuck Riordan |
(515) 276-4841 |
| Hatch Development Group |
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Jack Hatch |
(515) 243-4675 |
| Meredith Village |
|
Paul Heuss |
(515) 276-4730 |
| Mueller-Yurgae Bldg |
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Dan Mueller |
(515) 224-2026 |
| Iowa Dental Supply |
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Rick Cacciatore |
(515) 244-0357 |
| Neighborhood Development Corporation |
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Heidi Wessels |
(515) 244-8600 |
| Des Moines Health Center |
|
Mike DeAnda |
(515) 244-9136 |
| Community Housing Initiatives (CHI) |
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Doug LaBounty |
(712) 262-5965 |
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