Our Services
Preconstruction
The Pre-Construction efforts begin at the conceptual phase of design and continue through permitting. Defining the project, identifying scope and potential issues are critical to capturing accurate pricing. Our initial plan will include engaging the client, architect & consultants to discuss the design intent allowing our team to better understand the project before any budget is developed and before any work is put in place. Additional services that can be beneficial to our efforts are understanding existing site conditions, capturing materials and procurement lead times. Providing an accurate schedule, budget and logistics plan is critical as this is where the project begins. Reviewing the lease agreement will help us understand what the Landlord’s responsibilities are and where the client’s cost begin. It is our goal to lead this process as the Morris team of construction professionals has years of experience in constructing commercial buildings so, we truly know the required details for a project delivery as it is being designed. These valuable services can be shaped into a delivery system that fits your contracting needs.
Subcontractor Pre-Qualification Process
In establishing a quality team of subcontractors to build your project, Morris goes through an extensive process to ensure all subcontractors invited to bid have the capacity, safety record, financial strength and commitment to quality necessary to meet the requirements of the project. To verify these key performance indicators, Morris has developed a “Subcontractor Pre-qualification Form,” to collect pertinent information from the subcontractors. With this information in hand our Project Engineers and Project Coordinators verify:
- Subcontractor’s license is active and in good standing.
- Verify Safety record and EMR.
- Financial Condition
- Bonding Capacity
- Supplier credit and payment history
- Check quality on past projects.
- Contact references.
A strong team of subcontractors and suppliers results in a quality project built on time.
Budgeting & Estimating
The estimate is cost based on the working package and schedule that has been defined from the budgeting phase. This process is issued to multiple contractors in each trade and is scoped to every detail to assure all cost have been accurately reviewed and leveled to provide market value pricing.
Constructibility Review
Permitting
Morris can assist utilizing our relationships with permit expediters and city planners, as necessary. Project kick off meetings with all stakeholders present is the key for success. Understanding the different municipalities, their processes, lead time reviews and deposit requirements is critical to maintaining an efficient process.
Design Assist
Innovation in construction delivery methodology is clearly moving toward a collaborative teamwork approach. Design-assist is one such approach that requires taking only a small step away from a traditional delivery method and avoids the leap required by integrated project delivery. The advantages are reduced time and cost for construction and improved constructability bringing added value to the client.
This method allows Morris to collaborate with our clients, architects, and consultants during the design phase in order to efficiently capture design, budget, schedule, and scope. The Morris team can then deliver this to our subcontractors with clear direction allowing for subcontractor feedback and accurate pricing. This process also allows Morris to capture design details that will ensure a buildable set of drawings providing our clients with certainty of outcome.
Design Build
If preferred Morris can be contracted to deliver both design and construction services under one umbrella. The advantages for this delivery are efficiency, reduced risk management for the client, a singular source of responsibility and better quality. Morris can manage this process and has relationships within the architectural and engineering community to deliver a seamless approach for our clients.
Construction Services
To be a productive partner to our clients, our construction services start with the estimating team developing a clear means of execution to ensure project success for our operations team. Morris maintains a skilled staff using proven management systems and procedures to monitor cost controls, communication and scheduling providing owner satisfaction. Subcontractor management is a critical part of this process and is done every day with on-site coordination, quality review and safety meetings.
Scheduling Control
Schedule control is the project management activity in which progress on project activities is compared against schedule baseline to understand whether a project is on schedule or behind. Morris utilizes both P-6 and Microsoft software on our jobs. Schedules are generated during pre-construction and are updated all through the design and construction process. The schedule will include all owner items, permitting durations, submittal and fabrication leads times along with all construction activities. Inspections, turnover and close out responsibilities are included for owner coordination.
Quality Assurance / Quality Control
Morris Construction’s commitment to excellence extends to the quality you will find on our projects. Our QA/QC program includes an approach that manages many facets of the project including subcontractor qualification, material selection, proper installation, and progressive inspections. Morris Construction sets the goal of quality excellence for each project.