© Sylvan Construction Ltd 2011
General Contracting
General Contracting often refers to a fixed price contract format, the traditional method of contracting for
construction services and the most widely used. Under this format, the client retains consultants to design
the project and to establish the scope of the work. The contract price and terms between the client and
general contractor are developed either through a bidding process or through negotiation. Under the terms of
a fixed price contract, the general contractor is responsible for delivering the scope of work established by
the contract documents for a fixed price.
Sylvan Construction Company has completed billions of dollars of work as a general contractor, a legacy that
has allowed us to develop schedule and cost control expertise as well as an experienced and competent
supervisory staff.
Design-Build
The concept of design-build is well proven and has gained wide acceptance as an expedient and economical
way to design and construct a broad range of facilities.
We believe that the best results come from collaboration between the builder, the subcontractors, the
manufacturers, the architect and the engineers. This design/build process provides an environment that
encourages and maximizes this collaboration as well as establishes clear responsibility to ensure that the
project performs as specified. The ability to work together as a team reduces the time required to complete
the working drawings, mobilization, construction, commissioning and demobilization resulting in a shorter
delivery period - without the adversarial relationship historically prevalent with the "traditional" delivery
method. Since the team is responsible for the design, there is a reduced need for sizable construction
contingencies to cover shortfalls in the construction documents.
Construction Management
Sylvan Construction has long been a leader in the development of the Construction Management project
delivery system. In a Construction Management format Sylvan Construction provides expert construction
services acting as the agent of the Owner. Our clients typically procure our management services early in the
design phase. This enables our Construction Management team to provide significant cost, schedule,
constructibility and operational input into the design as a member of the design team.
Under Construction Management, trade contracts may be entered into sequentially. As soon as a specific part
of the design is complete, bids for that trade package can be solicited and construction can commence. This
overlapping of design and construction is known as 'fast-tracking', a process with which Construction
Management is often associated.
Pre-Construction Services
The ability to influence the ultimate cost, schedule, efficiency and functionality of a project decreases
exponentially as the program and design evolve. Early participation in the project permits Sylvan to apply its
construction expertise as a full member of the project team creating the most effective solution.
Our staff has a wealth of experience in the development of accurate cost estimates for a wide range of
projects. This information can be used to evaluate and support design decisions and to establish the ultimate
cost of a project.
Sylvan has a great deal of experience working as part of a design team to develop the best possible facility at
the most reasonable cost. We have a considerable database of cost information we access to facilitate the
rapid evaluation of various design alternatives. This ability encourages a creative, cooperative attitude during
the design development and review process.
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© Sylvan Construction Ltd 2011
General Contracting
General Contracting often refers to a fixed price contract format, the traditional method of contracting for
construction services and the most widely used. Under this format, the client retains consultants to design
the project and to establish the scope of the work. The contract price and terms between the client and
general contractor are developed either through a bidding process or through negotiation. Under the terms of
a fixed price contract, the general contractor is responsible for delivering the scope of work established by
the contract documents for a fixed price.
Sylvan Construction Company has completed billions of dollars of work as a general contractor, a legacy that
has allowed us to develop schedule and cost control expertise as well as an experienced and competent
supervisory staff.
Design-Build
The concept of design-build is well proven and has gained wide acceptance as an expedient and economical
way to design and construct a broad range of facilities.
We believe that the best results come from collaboration between the builder, the subcontractors, the
manufacturers, the architect and the engineers. This design/build process provides an environment that
encourages and maximizes this collaboration as well as establishes clear responsibility to ensure that the
project performs as specified. The ability to work together as a team reduces the time required to complete
the working drawings, mobilization, construction, commissioning and demobilization resulting in a shorter
delivery period - without the adversarial relationship historically prevalent with the "traditional" delivery
method. Since the team is responsible for the design, there is a reduced need for sizable construction
contingencies to cover shortfalls in the construction documents.
Construction Management
Sylvan Construction has long been a leader in the development of the Construction Management project
delivery system. In a Construction Management format Sylvan Construction provides expert construction
services acting as the agent of the Owner. Our clients typically procure our management services early in the
design phase. This enables our Construction Management team to provide significant cost, schedule,
constructibility and operational input into the design as a member of the design team.
Under Construction Management, trade contracts may be entered into sequentially. As soon as a specific part
of the design is complete, bids for that trade package can be solicited and construction can commence. This
overlapping of design and construction is known as 'fast-tracking', a process with which Construction
Management is often associated.
Pre-Construction Services
The ability to influence the ultimate cost, schedule, efficiency and functionality of a project decreases
exponentially as the program and design evolve. Early participation in the project permits Sylvan to apply its
construction expertise as a full member of the project team creating the most effective solution.
Our staff has a wealth of experience in the development of accurate cost estimates for a wide range of
projects. This information can be used to evaluate and support design decisions and to establish the ultimate
cost of a project.
Sylvan has a great deal of experience working as part of a design team to develop the best possible facility at
the most reasonable cost. We have a considerable database of cost information we access to facilitate the
rapid evaluation of various design alternatives. This ability encourages a creative, cooperative attitude during
the design development and review process.
