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DESIGN-BUILD

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   Paul Johnson   (515) 255-3149
  Visionary Systems   Chris Trout   (515) 288-5717
  M&M Sales   Tom Minor   (515) 283-0607
  Graham Building   Wayne Graham   (515) 229-1035
  Beck Residence   Alan & Susan Beck   (515) 222-5243
  Veenstra Residence   Bob Veenstra   (515) 225-8000
  Riordan Pet Hospital   Dr. Chuck Riordan   (515) 276-4841
  Waukee Dental Clinic   Dr. Lisa Kurtz   (515) 987-1305
  Meredith Village   Paul Heuss   (515) 276-4730
  Mueller-Yurgae Bldg   Dan Mueller   (515) 224-2026
  Iowa Dental Supply   Rick Cacciatore   (515) 244-0357
  Des Moines Health Center   Mike DeAnda   (515) 244-9136
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