E-Mail: atech@vitaledge.com Phone: 850 234 3317Fax: 850 233 6008

The Builder has a special set of circumstances with which to contend. Usually the Builder is required to be low bid while expected to deliver an above average Project. Is that an oxymoron? Somewhere Architects received an implant of the notion, "low bid just knows secrets of production or "buying-out" the others don't". Well, occasionally that is true. Although, a good Contractor usually knows how to bid and buy properly, it is not the rule however. A sharp pencil, a keen eye and knowing where the omissions are hidden, also makes the difference.

When considering the use of a Virtual Temporary Vendor, try not to include the possible surface distance between your Office and Ours. Realize we are only a phone call, next day Delivery or E-Mail away. Large, secure, projects may be shipped overnight on external, data storage units or reproducible hard copy.

Know where the omissions are before submitting the bid.

	Coordinates All Disciplines:

We review plans and Specs. of all disciplines. We compare Drawing Notes with Specs looking for conflicts. We do spatial investigation looking for interference. We look for Design flaws. We submit a report of findings.

Even if these studies are not used to insure "bottom line", it's always good to understand some of the problem areas. Forewarning is another key to success

	Cost of Construction Estimates.

We use a data-base used in the majority of popular estimating software programs. This combined with a depth in the business, delivers a dependable estimate, equal to any in the industry. An advantage, at the time of Schematic Estimate, is our depth. This we use to fill in the blanks with an accuracy that some times warns of problems. If requested, we also include Value Engineering.

	Computerized Documentation.

The past eleven years have all been in a CAD environment. We are computer literate understanding both Micro-Station and AutoCAD. We offer Drafting and Design Development. We are only a phone call, next day Delivery or E-Mail away. Large, secure, projects may be shipped overnight on external, data storage units or reproducible hard copy.

We will match your software. No charge for learning curve time.

	Project Trouble Shooting.

This is offered for both the construction or the documentation of the project. This service is more workable with project "build" budgets exceeding several million. Small projects in trouble have little chance of recovering. Being front loaded and short schedule small projects become problems rapidly. If, however, it becomes a case of good money after bad, any size project qualifies. This requires portal to portal per-diem, however if you need it, you need it.

	submits the following experience for reference:

Apprentice Carpenter training

Journeyman Carpenter experience

Construction Foreman and Superintendent

Asst. Mechanical Engineer (MEP USPO redo's)

Vice President of Construction (single and multi Family)

Mgr. Store Planning (Trans-National Corp.)

Pres/Gen Mgr. 125+/- person Contract Engineering Corp. (Plant Facilities)

Pres. small G.C. and C.M.

The following positions held with Architects and A&E firms: Projects Coordinator, Production Manager, Assistant Discipline Chief, Acting Senior Project Architect, Project Manager.

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E-Mail: atech@vitaledge.com Phone: 850 234 3317Fax: 850 233 6008