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PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHASE
Nibbi understands how important the pre-construction phase is to the
overall success of a project. We also know that the design process can be
greatly enhanced with the right input from the construction project team
members.
With this in mind Nibbi’s services start early in the process with upfront
conceptual cost and scheduling information. We also give input during
design development regarding the latest in construction techniques,
materials, systems and market conditions to help ensure that the design
can be constructed in the most efficient and economic way possible. Our
value engineering is accomplished through a team approach with the owner,
architect and other members of the project team, so that the aesthetic
integrity and program needs can be maintained while achieving the budget
requirements.
Our experience has shown that there is no substitute for regular
pre-construction meetings with the members of the project team. This is
one of the best tools for keeping all members of the team informed, moving
in the right direction, avoiding unnecessary paper work and maintaining
the pre-construction/design schedule.
Another key component of our pre-construction services is the selection of
subcontractors. This is where our strong subcontractor relationships in
the Bay Area come into play. We draw on these relationships to not only
pick those subcontractors that are best qualified, but also those that
will make a commitment to the project and help in keeping our costs
competitive.
Our pre-construction services do not stop there; we also assist our
clients through the design and permitting phase with our knowledge and
relationships with governmental agencies. These are relationships that can
only be developed by working in and being involved in the Bay Area for
over 50 years.
CONSTRUCTION PHASE
As we progress toward the
construction phase we continue to work as a team member to mitigate delays
and extras. We take pride in staying on schedule and helping the project
team to control costs, while assuring the quality of the product.
Nibbi starts the construction phase by bringing in the field management
team early before work begins on the site. This allows for the input of
the actual builders of your project while it is still on paper. The field
staff works out how the project will actually be constructed by doing
logistic plans, phasing schedules of critical activities, preparatory
meetings with key subcontractors, traffic coordination plans, sensitivity
studies of the surrounding neighborhoods, and pre-purchase of long lead
materials and equipment. This is how Nibbi’s field operations start the
job running from the moment notice-to-proceed is issued.
Once work in the field starts Nibbi’s Project Manager and Superintendent
along with their field staff will all work from the site. The staff in the
field will use the latest in project management tools including Prolog
Manager, SureTrak, Toolwatch, and Nibbi’s very own wide area network
(WAN). Nibbi’s WAN allows remote sites to remain constantly linked to the
free flow of real time project information and allows continuous contact
to Nibbi’s main headquarters. We can also incorporate the use of web
cameras so that the progress of the project can be viewed from anywhere in
the world.
CLOSEOUT PHASE
The final, and some times
forgotten phase is the closeout/warranty period of a project. We see this
as a critical phase of the project, and have developed a regimented
closeout process to help assure that the project can be occupied in the
most expedient manner.
We see this phase as so critical to the success of a project that we have
our own Customer Service/Warranty Department. This department not only
helps with expediting the punch list, but also addresses training and
warranty issues. Our experience has shown that addressing warranty issues
early with dedicated staff goes a long way towards satisfying the end
user.
What really sets Nibbi apart is the attention to service from the top down
in the organization. Every phase of every project that we take on is
covered with a unified company team approach. Nibbi’s philosophy is that
we will not sacrifice service for volume. This policy allows us to give
personalized attention to all our clients’ projects, with the highest
level of service. You are never just another project with Nibbi, but
instead an important client for whom the most senior level of management
through the field level are committed and personally invested in your
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