As builders, our services consistently align with or exceed those required by the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) standard of Construction Phase Services. However, R+R cannot perform our obligations in a vacuum. The collaborative process and responsibilities of all parties working together ensure the project’s success and consistency with the owner’s interest. R+R’s objective is to build the project for the lowest possible cost with all quality, scope, and schedule goals met or exceeded.

To that end, the constant refining of the budget reflects the latest pricing, which includes any pending, anticipated, or approved change orders. The objective is to manage expectations and limit surprises.

Where possible, we overlap our efforts during this pre-construction phase, encouraging the team to refine the project’s intent and details together. We find that integrating into all pre-construction meetings with the Owner and design team ensures that everyone remains informed of critical deadlines and milestone deliverables, including early Bid Packages, which helps us reduce or eliminate the gaps that often lead to change orders. By striving for the most efficient set of documents and a well-organized process, we’re better able to integrate the project-specific constraints and impediments such as phasing, coordination, logistics, and staging. These factors are baked into each subcontract and rigorously enforced in the field. The process is encapsulated by our T.E.A.R.™ process

R+R has assembled an extensive and impressive database of subcontractors and vendors. The importance of this cannot be overstated. Utilizing the right resources for specific tasks is vital in executing the design intent while working in tandem with all other trades. When the lowest number overrides quality and expectations, failure is inevitable. Every subcontractor we use has been “pre-qualified” in terms of work performance, experience, manpower, financial standing, ability to meet schedules, and service. We match each project with subcontractors based on its particular requirements, resources, and skills. Some subcontractors are better suited for specialized work than others. Our job is to align the appropriate constructability expertise and means and methods with the project’s needs.

We place significant emphasis on availability of labor and sequencing to ensure smooth transitions between trades and optimal project flow. Throughout every stage, we maintain flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity to design, ensuring that form and function are never compromised. Our experience with multiple delivery methods and familiarity with trade issues helps us anticipate and resolve challenges quickly.

Our project management approach is rooted in thorough and strategic planning. We define milestone dates, monitor long lead items, and maintain comprehensive scheduling—both initial and ongoing. We are also prepared to examine recovery schedules if project progress is hindered.

Our role is like that of a conductor in a finely tuned orchestra. The success of any project is driven by precise planning and the diligent execution of that plan.