My first post of 2024! Last week, as part of moving Constructo Group into the digital world, Jared, a young media specialist, asked "what's with this design-build thing?"
My answer: For us, its our response to the the complexity of getting a building permit here, in and around Victoria. When I visit potential customers, they describe what they want, then ask how much will that cost, how long will it take, when can you do it, and do we need a building permit.
Getting a building permit has become so complex, time consuming, and so scary for people, that customers will actually pass on moving ahead. Of course, there is the possibility that if a contractor is willing to proceed without a permit, then maybe, maybe owner will go ahead.
To address owner concerns, and hopefully move the project ahead, we now offer design-build contracts. They are made in two phases: the first is preconstruction phase, where we look after getting the land survey, do a feasibility report, get arbourist report, engineering, landscape drawings, architectural drawings, variances, development permits, material, fixture and finishes selections, and trade contractor quotes. The next phase is the construction phase where we carry out the plan - seems the easy part now.
That is what the design-build thing is about for us.
Here is a report about hemlock being sawn in a manner to be waterproof making it able to be used in bathroom shower installs. I believe the author says it all when they say, there is a reason that ceramic tiles are made to look like wood. Article: Would You Choose Wood Tiles over Ceramic […]
Contractors are ubiquitous. As you prepare to embark on that kitchen remodel or create a rental basement suite, the question arises: whom do you call? The construction industry is filled with specialty contractors, including those for concrete, plumbing, and electrical work, among others. The General Contractor is the professional tasked with organizing, coordinating, and overseeing […]
My wife and I did a university semester exchange in Paderborn, Germany. As you may know, Germans seems to love long words. So, when coming up with a name for our firm here in Victoria, BC, Canada, that affection came through in us naming ConstructoGroup as all one word. However, having to explain this hundreds, […]
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