Monday, July 19, 2010

The Miami Heat, Riviera Beach, and Ground Breaking

What does the Miami Heat basketball team and Riviera Beach have in common?  Aside from the fact that they're both in Florida, they're both "home" to Chris Bosh!  Chris joined the Miami Heat in a much publicized battle between Miami and Cleveland.  After much ado, speaking with his mother, and his friend Dwayne Wade, Chris made the decision to join the Miami Heat!

How does Riviera Beach fit into this picture?  Chris' mother, Freida Bosh, resides in Riviera Beach and attends Avenue S Church of Christ, as does many family friends.  The congregation is thrilled about Chris' return to Florida as it makes their ground breaking that much sweeter! 

Courtesy of the Palm Beach Post/Meghan McCarthy

The church suffered a loss in 2004 when their worship facility was destroyed by the numerous hurricanes that blew through the region.  A new building has been in the works ever since and the day has finally come to break ground and begin construction.  AMC was awarded the project and was happy to participate in the festivities!

courtesy of http://www.avenueschurchofchrist.org/index.html

The congregation celebrated the event with gold shovels and hardhats,


Lots of food,




and singing and praise by The Chosen Few!


Judi Schumacher, Vice President of AMC, joined in the worship service and ground breaking ceremonies.


Mike Dillistin, AMC Project Manager, greeted church members, putting a face to a name.


Pastor Jonathan Young and wife Stacy have been praying for this day! 


The completed structure will constist of a 14,478 square foot church including sanctuary, classrooms, fellowship hall and offices.  The construction schedule calls for 8 months of work followed by years of praise and worship!

Congratulations, Avenue S Church of Christ!!!





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 .



Tuesday, June 22, 2010

AMC Supports the Community and Our Clients!

Anderson-Moore Construction Corp. is unarguably a leader in the South Florida construction industry.  The partners have been in business for over 30 years and have helped construct some of the major structures in and around Palm Beach County.  AMC has a portfolio of repeat clients that testifies to a stellar reputation.  Our clients readily support us with their letters of recommendation and word-of-mouth referrals.

It's a reciprocal relationship, though, as AMC also supports our clients,
as well as our community! 

Being one of the first general contractors in the state of Florida to embrace the movement toward sustainable building, AMC joined the US Green Building Council (USGBC) as an active participant.  We employ numerous LEED APs to assist clients with value added services when researching green building inititives and constructing LEED Certified structures.  We also provide in-house training and testing assistance to employees who desire LEED certification.  Additionally, Judith Schumacher, Vice President of AMC, chairs the USGBC Palm Beach Programs Commitee, creating educational programs for the group as well as the public.


Anderson-Moore Construction is also a proud supporter of the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League / Humane Society Guardian Angel Program , as well as the annual Fur Ball fundraiser and additional events throughout the year.


Another community organization supported by AMC is the Boys and Girls Club, an innovative nonprofit organization providing necessary services to children throughout the country and in our own neighborhoods.  Judith Schumacher, an active member of the West Palm Beach club, founded and chairs the CLICK program, Corporate Level Investment in Community Kids.  Judi noticed that the West Palm Beach Club, specifically, lacks ongoing corporate support for its program.  Although the club recently received a generous donation for a new facility, there was no source for ongoing funding.  Judi identified the need, organized a group of volunteers, and began creating a marketing initiative to tackle this need.  Thus, CLICK was born!

A few other philanthropic endeavors include:

























Anderson-Moore Construction is a proud supporter of
our clients and our community!

Thursday, April 15, 2010

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 EvaluationAMC 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 EvaluationAMC 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 BudgetsAMC 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 SchedulesAMC 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 ConditionsAMC 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 BudgetsAMC 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 SchedulesAMC 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 RecommendationsAMC 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 .

Friday, March 26, 2010

Tilt Wall Construction

If you happen to drive by one of AMC's current job sites, you may notice a sky scraping crane hoisting massive concrete panels through the air.  What's going on? 



Even more surprising is that a pile of concrete panels suddenly became a building shell virtually overnight!


You would be witnessing the innovative "tilt wall" construction method where commercial buildings can be erected in a short period of time, safely, with tremendous cost benefits.  Tilt wall is relatively popular in southern states such as Florida, Texas and California where the weather conditions are more conducive to such construction.


The walls of a tilt wall building are created horizontally in large concrete slabs.  These concrete slabs, or panels, are then lifted by crane, or "tilted up", into their rightful position around the building slab.






The panels are braced into position until the other structural components of the building are secured into position. 





Once all panels are erected, the building shell is virtually complete.

Modern tilt wall construction is not new.  In fact the method was first used in America circa 1905. Early erection was done using tilt tables, but the development of the mobile crane and truck mixers allowed the growth of tilt up construction. Tilt wall gained widespread popularity in the post World War II construction boom.


(courtesy of www.colorado.gov)

Early tilt wall projects were minimalistic and boxy, to say the least.  Today, improved techniques offer more choices to increase visual appeal.  For instance, the finishes range from paint, stain and pigmented concrete, to cast-in features such as brick and stone, and to erosion finishes such as sandblasting and acid-etching.



 Shapes have been enhanced as well, including circular or elliptical openings, curved panel tops and facades.

 (courtesy of www.buildingmedia.com January 2006 "100 Influences that Have Shaped the Buildings Market")


To find out more about Tilt Wall construction, the benefits and cost savings, please contact us at Anderson-Moore Construction Corporation, 561.753.7400



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 .

Friday, March 5, 2010

Change Orders and Value Engineering

Change Order...what exactly is it?  According to Wikipedia, "a change order is a component of the change management process whereby changes in the Scope of Work agreed to by the Owner, Contractor and Architect are implemented."  In other words, it's work that is either added to or deleted from the original scope of work specified in the contract.  Once the contract is altered, the original contract amount and/or completion date is typically altered as well. 

Reputable contractors try to foresee any issues ahead of time, thus minimizing the number of change orders involved in any given project.  However, occasionally a client may decide that the original plans do not represent his/her plan as well as expected and will therefore suggest an alternate approach.  At this time, the Project Manager will generate a change order that best describes the new work as well as the price to be paid.  Once submitted and approved by all parties, the change order becomes part of the contract.

Anderson-Moore Construction makes every effort to minimize or eliminate the need for change orders by working closely with the project owner(s), owner's representative, and/or design firm.  Communication is key during this process.   One of the value-added services utilized by AMC to aid in this process is called Value Engineering.

At Anderson-Moore Construction Corporation, our value engineering team, with diverse backgrounds, is assembled and the five phases of VE – investigation, speculation, evaluation, development, and presentation – are used to guide the team through the process. Value engineering formulates the solutions into recommendations and those valid recommendations are then implemented into the construction design.


The VE purpose is to ensure that only concepts that have the highest potential for values are ultimately presented and used. AMC utilizes this process to guarantee that our clients receive the most cost-effective, functional and quality-controlled construction project.

Unfortunately, not all construction firms adhere to such reputable standards and take little-to-no responsibility for assisting the client during the preconstruction process. 



Need a closer look?



Hmmmmm!!!!!

We have no idea who owns this boat, or their line of work, but we do know that he/she has a sense of humor!


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 .



Friday, February 12, 2010

Sustainable or "Green" Building

Everyone is going "green".  After all, it's the responsible thing to do.  But what does that mean in terms of construction? Aside from solar panels and recycling, what else is there, and what are the benefits?

First, sustainable, or "green", building is a style of design and construction that focuses on increasing the efficiency of resourse use - energy, water, and materials - while reducing building impacts on human health and the environment during the building's lifecycle, through better siting, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and removal.

Green buildings are designed to reduce the overall impact of the built environment on human health and the natural environment by:
  • Efficiently using energy, water, and other resources
  • Protecting occupant health and improving employee productivity
  • Reducing waste, pollution and environmental degradation

So what are some of the benefits?  Effective green building can lead to:
  1. reduced operating costs by increasing productivity and using less energy and water,
  2. improved public and occupant health due to improved indoor air quality, and
  3. reduced environmental impacts by, for example, lessening storm water runoff and the heat island effect.
Green builders often seek to achieve not only ecological but aesthetic harmony between a structure and its surrounding natural and build environment, although the appearance and style of sustainable buildings is not necessarily distinguishable from their less sustainable counterparts.

Anderson-Moore Construction Corporation recognizes the growing demand for sustainable design and building practices, and is committed to providing such construction services to clients pursuing a green or LEED-rated building.  AMC is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council and the local South Florida U.S.G.B.C chapter.  Additionally, Judith Schumacher, Vice President of AMC, is an active member of the S. Florida Chapter Steering Committee.  AMC also assists employees in obtaining their U.S.G.B.C. Certification and becoming LEED Accredited Professionals.  Only LEED certified professionals can provide the necessary expertise to help identify green initiatives, procure green building materials, and assist clients through the LEED process to secure LEED credits.

As a leader in the industry, Anderson-Moore Construction Corp. is one of the first regional General Contractors to employ as many as six (6) LEED AP's, and continues to assist additional employees int he certification process.  AMC also constructed the FIRST GOLD LEED CERTIFIED building in Palm Beach County, and the THIRD in the state of Florida - The Quantum Foundation building.

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 .