Preconstruction Services

The partners of Anderson-Moore Construction have been in business for over 30 years and have learned that getting involved early in a construction project is one of the keys to success.  Early involvement in a project allows us to better understand the project as it relates to owners' needs and expectations.  Early  involvement, or the preconstruction process, involves delivery methods, accurate conceptual and detailed cost estimating, site evaluation, scheduling and selection of the best building systems for a particular project.  Our goal during the preconstruction process is to eliminate surprises once construction begins, and to build the project as cost effectively as possible.  This is a collaborative effort between all parties involved including the owner, architect, consultants, engineers, etc.

Anderson-Moore Construction offers a Preconstruction Agreement to provide for the following services:

A. Plan Evaluation – AMC will work with the architect to coordinate the systems and methods being proposed by the architect. AMC will use its own expertise and experience, as well as the expertise of its subcontractors, to recommend the systems and methods used meet the overall requirements of the Owner for initial cost and life expectancy. This plan evaluation includes analyses of structural, mechanical, electrical, and architectural components.

B. Site Evaluation - AMC will work with the engineer to coordinate the site development plans to ensure the most economical methods, materials, and systems are used for the site preparation, utilities, and landscaping for the project. This evaluation includes an analysis to determine if the project can be started sooner by the proper coordination of site development and vertical buildings.

C. Preliminary Budgets - AMC will supply the Owner with budget numbers, based upon conceptual estimates, using square footage and/or unit costs. These prices are determined by the previous experience of AMC and our working relationship with reputable subcontractors. Preliminary estimates are usually accurate to +/- 10% after conceptual plans are complete and allow the Owner to make intelligent decisions on how to proceed and the level of quality he can expect for the budgeted price with the design drawings.

D. Preliminary Schedules - AMC will work with the architects, engineers, proposed subcontractors, and will use its own experience to create preliminary schedules for the entire project. These schedules would include the time involved in preparing working drawings, necessary approvals, and the actual construction process. The purpose of the preliminary schedule is for the Owner to be aware of the time it takes from the inception of the project at final completion and occupancy.

E. General Conditions - AMC will submit a cost breakout of on-site general conditions. The general conditions are billed as a direct job expense. These costs include; on-site supervision, temporary facilities, communications, equipment rentals, and miscellaneous costs associated with on-site management.

F. Final Budgets - AMC shall submit to the Owner a final budget in which it is willing to contract for on a fixed contract amount. These budgets will include prices on individual line items and will include prices from three to five qualified subcontractors, when available.

G. Final Schedules - AMC will furnish the Owner with a set of construction schedules. These schedules will define all of the activities necessary for the building of the project and the sequence in which they will occur. This schedule will typically be a bar chart for ease of readability and can be converted into a critical path schedule, if the Owner or lender so designates. This is the schedule which details all of the activities from the start of the project through final punch list.

H. Subcontractor Evaluation and Recommendations - AMC will submit to the Owners recommendations on the three lowest bid and qualified subcontractors on each budget line item. Although it is the intention of AMC to use the lowest priced subcontractor, we will research and identify whether subcontractors have financial, manpower, or quality problems and would be unable to complete the project in a timely manner. If this is the case, AMC may recommend going to the next highest subcontractor.

These, as well as other services, are some of the Preconstruction Services provided by AMC. Upon successful completion of the Preconstruction Phase, your project is formidably on its way to a successful Construction Phase, as well.

 A Bit About AMC:



Anderson-Moore Construction Corp (AMC) is a diversified privately held company specializing in single-source-construction-solutions including general contractor, preconstruction, design build, construction management, tenant improvement, built-to-suit, interior build-out, renovation and retrofit services. AMC has over 30 years experience in commercial, mixed use, medical, retail, hospitality, residential, industrial, faith-based, green building, and non-profit construction in the state of Florida, concentrating in the southeast region including Indian River, Saint Lucie, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties. Anderson-Moore Construction Corp. is also a member of the USGBC (US Green Building Council), is a LEED Certified company and employees numerous LEED AP’s. You can contact us regarding your construction project at 561-753-7400 or info@amcbuild.com. We are centrally located at 1568 Watertower Road in Lake Park, FL 33403. You can also visit our website at www.amcbuild.com .