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Construction
Few business decisions are as important as selecting the best contractor to guide an organization from the crucial first step of site development all the way through project completion. Our value-added services include estimating, engineering, design and real estate development. Our company's reputation for excellence has been demonstrated in various projects for national and local enterprises. Since 1965 we have been completing projects as General Contractors, Design / Build Developers, and Construction Managers. Please feel free to browse our web site to discover the optimal method of construction for your project.

Integration of design and construction.
The Design-Build system of project delivery is an integration of design and construction, characterized by a single entity, providing all the services necessary to design and construct the project based upon the requirements established by the Owner. This approach enables design and construction to become parts of a unified system for project delivery. With a single point of responsibility resting with the Design-Build Team, this avoids the finger pointing that seems a customary part of the traditional project delivery system.

What types of projects are best suited for Design Build?
While Design-Build has been applied to a variety of project types, there are certain characteristics of projects that are best suited for the Design-Build approach. In particular, the Design-Build approach is suited to projects with clearly defined and repetitive design construction requirements. Fast-food restaurants and tract housing are but two examples of such projects often cited. The Design-Build approach has also been found to be appropriate for projects driven by performance needs. For example, a project, which demands of such a manufacturer to construct facilities to bring a new product quickly to market, finds that Design-Build approach can best address the performance needs and scheduling. Finally, Design-Build approach is attractive to owners who are particularly concerned with controlling the risks normally associated with design and construction.

Why use Design Build?
Design-Build and Construction Management are quickly becoming the preferred choice of companies seeking construction services. The Casilio Companies offer the knowledge of building technology and materials, bidding and budgeting capabilities, accessing government development funds, and field supervision skills. We take a vigilant and pro-active approach to safeguarding our clients interest and investment, while reducing risk.
Suit the client's needs.
As construction managers, we believe that the highest and best use of our client's time is focusing on their daily business. By working with the client from the conceptual stage, we are able to offer a comprehensive package which best suits the client's specific needs. This includes assisting the client in selecting the optimum site, designing the most effective layout, establishing firm cost parameters, and selecting the most appropriate building materials.

Coordinate and Construct.
After assisting the client with their site selection, the Casilio Companies coordinate the architectural/engineering design of the building, process the plans through the various government agencies for permitting, and construct the facility in accordance with the predetermined budget and schedule.

This all inclusive system is known as "Single Point of Accountability", and is the key to our design/build approach. Single responsibility allows the client to deal with one entity, which can provide immediate responsiveness.

Stay on budget and schedule.
Casilio assigns a senior level official to serve as the client's contact throughout the duration of the project. The senior level official ensures that the client's needs are met and the project is completed on schedule and on budget.



Cost Savings

• Lease rate or purchase price is lower due to elimination of unnecessary common areas, carrying charges and marketing fees.
• Common area maintenance expenses are lower because single tenant buildings have lower management fees, and controlled utility charges.

Operational Efficiency

• Building designed to exact special needs.
• No wasted areas.
• Parking requirements satisfied.
• Shipping requirements accounted for.
• Precise ceiling heights designed into building structure.
• Engineered Mechanical Systems

Full Control Over Working Environment

• Expansion plans can be implemented to the firm's time frame.
• Security and access to site are controllable.
• Climate control systems designed to company's needs and expectations.
• Corporations can negotiate a lease, an outright purchase, or a lease with a purchase option.

Firm's Corporate Image Is Better Conveyed

• Precise location requirements can be selected: municipality, accessibility, visibility.
• Building style, materials interiors and landscaping can be selected, per owner's request.

The objective of true design-build is to successfully complete projects that satisfy the needs of the owner/user through one-source responsibility for all project requirements.

Typically, the design-builder will obtain the project requirements from the owner/user, submit a proposal or tender, secure a contract and be solely responsible to the owner/user for completing the design and construction for a fixed price.

The key difference from the traditional design/bid/build method is the design professionals are retained by the design-builder not the owner/user. Should problems or disputes arise between the builder and the designer they can be settled without direct involvement of the owner/user.

The traditional design/bid/build method is based on submitting a low bid from a set of project tender documents and a subsequent contract award, controlled by the owner's designer/agent. The builder is obligated to complete the project for a fixed price and comply with all the project requirements, while constantly attempting to maximize his gross margin. When problems or disputes arise between the designer and builder they become adversaries, usually requiring the owners involvement in reaching a solution.

Besides the advantage of one-source responsibility and elimination of the adversarial system, an owner can also consider the following benefits when using design-build:

• project budget and feasibility can be accurately determined prior to incurring final design costs and other associated expenditures, eliminating over budget projects and redundant design work.
• fast-tracking possibilities are available due to the design-builders intimate project knowledge, resulting in completion's on-time and within budget.

Convincing owners and designers to use the Design-Build method while planning for a solid future in the Design-Build industry will require a list of satisfied owners, associated design professionals and adherence to some basic rules including the following:

• True Design-Build is Design-Builders that build using design professionals that design. Avoid design only situations.
• Include the owner in all significant scope of work, quality and early design decisions and ensure that the project end use is fully understood and agreed to by all parties.
• Obtain agreement with the owner on all significant changes and modifications to the original scope or quality of work contracted for.