Q: How long has your company been in business?
A: 25 years+
Q: What is the average length of service of your staff within the industry?
A: 20 years+
Q: Does your firm specialize in the Design Build of financial institutions?
A: Yes.
Q: Is your firm a Single Source of Responsibility for all aspects of Design Build?
A: Yes. Our Design Build services include Architecture, Engineering, Interiors, Construction, Bank Equipment and Furnishings.
Q: Does your firm provide complete drawings and detailed specifications for the Design Build project?
A: Yes.
Q: When do you prepare a Preliminary Budget?
A: Upon Owner approval of floor plan and building elevation.
Q: Does your firm include environmental reports, geotechnical and soils testing in the final contract?
A: Yes. By Owner request.
Q: Does your firm include bank equipment in the final contract?
A: Yes.
Q: Does your firm include a security system in the final contract?
A: Yes.
Q: Does your firm include a fire alarm system in the final contract?
A: Yes. By Owner request.
Q: Does your firm include interior furnishings in the final contract?
A: Yes.
Q: Does your firm include accessory items, artwork, marketing graphics and exterior/interior signage in the final contract?
A: Yes.
Q: Does your firm include landscaping and irrigation in the final contract?
A: Yes.
Q: Does your firm include equipment, i.e. copiers, computers, telephone system in the final contract?
A: Yes. By Owner request.
Q: Are the key principals of your firm personally involved in all phases of the Planning, Design and Construction processes?
A: Yes.
Q: Does your firm use local subcontractors and suppliers?
A: Yes.
Q: Does your firm allow the Client to suggest subcontractors and suppliers?
A: Yes.
Q: Does your firm provide a full-time on-site constructions superintendent for this project only?
A: Yes.
Q: Does your firm provide a Schedule of Values?
A: Yes. Standard 16 Divisions.
Q: Will any items increase the final contract price?
A: Yes. Unforeseen soil conditions upon commencement of site work and Owner changes in approved plans issued for construction.
Q: What strengths set your firm apart from others that provide similar services?
A: We listen. We keep our word. We finish the project for the contract price. We provide full disclosure.