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"How do we reduce our risk prior to turning the project over to a Condo Association?" We have completed many successful condominium turnovers and have learned from each. Risk management starts during the design and pre-construction process. We work together with the design team, subcontractors and consultants to design the building details in such a way as to eliminate areas of potential exposure. We have developed tools and systems that we use during the construction of the buildings to manage:
• Quality Control
• Conformance with project plans and specifications
• Accurate documentation of changes and as-builts for record drawings
All of this is done to insure the delivery of a high quality, well built, watertight building.
"I'm trying to evaluate the economics of a project. Can you help me with the construction budget piece?" Deals have to make good financial sense to go forward and meaningful budget information from your contractor is an important component of that analysis. Through our database, knowledge of current costs in the marketplace, and subcontractor relationships, we will provide you prompt professional opinions of cost information to use in your evaluation in a timely manner.
"Are your prices competitive? Do you dig deep for subcontractor coverage?" Absolutely. We have an extensive database and excellent working relationships with excellent pre-qualified subcontractors both locally and across the country. Subcontractors enjoy working with our company and provide prompt competitive bids as a result. A testament to our good rapport and relationships with our subcontractors is that our firm has received the first "Contractor of the Year" award for the Gulf Coast Builders Exchange of Florida, as voted on by the Subcontractor Committee.
"OK, I'm over budget. Can you help me get the cost down?" We are an experienced partner when working together with the design team in lowering the cost of a project through creatively identifying cost saving ideas. Through in-house study and thorough collaboration with the architect, engineers, subcontractors and vendors has been very successful in pulling out costs from projects without sacrificing their quality or aesthetic appeal.
"I have "x" number of units sold (or rented) and scheduled for closings. Will you deliver the units on time?" Absolutely. We don't miss project deadlines. We understand that closings/leases are your priority and ours as well. On time completion helps gain the confidence of and rapport with your buyers/renters.
"Who is managing my project?" You are in good hands. Our superintendents have years of experience building retail projects. Our management team in the field and in the office are thinkers and doers, not whiners and finger pointers. Every project has challenges; our people proactively suggest and find prompt solutions to them. They also understand the people side of the business as well as the technical side of construction.
"My buyers need assistance selecting products and we want to offer an upgrade options program, can you help?" Yes, we will assist you by:
• defining the standard selections for all of the finish products
• creating a selections display
• providing ASID decorator assistance in helping each buyer with their selections
• working with you to determine options to offer and pricing of same
• if you will allow unit customization outside of the options program, we will work as a team member with the architect and subs to price and build the approved changes
• administering both the information flow and the accounting for all programs.
"Will you punchout the units quickly so my buyers/renters are happy?" We are judged for the most part on the final 5% of the project. The front end success of a project can quickly be overshadowed by a slow completion. Of primary importance is the expeditious completion of the punch-list. Our customer service personnel pre-punch every unit prior to the Buyer/Renter walkthrough. Prompt completion of any punchlist items means happy unit owners/renters, which means a happy association that is easy to work with at and after turnover time.
"What happens when Mrs. Jones calls and the toilet is not functioning properly?" Our dedicated Client Care Coordinator responds immediately to all warranty and/or service requests by organizing and implementing solutions, and then communicating effectively until completion. Attentiveness and prompt resolution to warranty requests are a high priority.
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Durga Das Hutner, President, By the River (Senior Living Community)
Kellogg & Kimsey has been a tremendous partner for us in the development of our senior housing community By the River, in Sebastian. As you know, it has been a persistent undertaking by all to get the approvals and financing for this desperately needed project for our area. With the financing guidelines and requirements for the loan we obtained through the Florida Housing Finance Corporation, very similar to HUD, we appreciated your diligent effort to help us with the process. Kellogg & Kimsey worked well with us, our architect, and engineers during the design process for suggestions to make the project as cost effective as possible. Your Project Manager and Superintendent were very easy to work with and did an excellent job. Their personal commitment to our cause and motivation to deliver a first class community was evident from day one. Thank you also to your CFO for coordinating the system for us to follow in order to achieve the sales tax savings by direct purchase of materials. I am happy to recommend Kellogg & Kimsey to prospective clients who would enjoy a similar experience on their senior living project.
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