Jack Wilkie Builder, Inc.

We pride ourselves on successful project management and welcome the collaborative approach with clear and frequent communication and supporting documentation. Only with these tools in place can quality, budget control and schedule maintenance follow. We believe that these factors are the basis for a smooth and ultimately enjoyable construction process for every member of the team.

Frequent communication between the project manager, superintendent, architects, consultants and subcontractors by telephone and email are paramount.

Email, telephone, internet and fax communication
Each jobsite has high speed internet
We use web-based project collaboration software (for example, file sharing, progress and record photo distribution and archiving, and discussion bulletin boards).
Microsoft Project Scheduling software
Microsoft Word and Excel
Microsoft Outlook for organizing calendars, contacts and emails
Master Builder Construction Accounting software
Digital Video/Still Camera and software
Electronic Documentation

A preliminary construction schedule, based on the early design, is our first task on each project. This schedule is created based on JWB’s extensive and time- tested experience, as well as discussions with the trades, suppliers and subcontractors.

This schedule is refined and updated as additional information is obtained. It is distributed to the team as the Construction Schedule. This tool is imperative to the success of the project. Updated schedules will be sent as construction progresses.

Preliminary budgets: are drawn from the schematic design, also known as "conceptual pricing," and based on our experience with similar construction. The owner and design team can decide if value engineering efforts are required.
Design Development: At the next stage of the project, we work closely with key subcontractors and material suppliers to obtain attractive pricing, and meet regularly with the owner and architect to seek their input wherever required. Also during this stage, the architect has been providing more details to the architectural plans.
Guaranteed Maximum Price or Working Budget: When construction documents are available, we perform final, detailed quantity takeoffs and seek competitive bids from subcontractors and materials suppliers. This budget includes allowances where applicable.

Value Engineering

We define "value engineering" as critical analysis and estimation of alternate materials, construction means, methodology, and/or approaches to determine the course of action that is in the Owner’s best interest. During the value engineering phase, we examine cost, quality and schedule considerations. While we perform "background" value engineering throughout the construction phase, we do meet with the owner and design team to discuss and evaluate cost alternatives.

We view value engineering as an important and continuous practice throughout the life of the project. This process is comprised of ideas from the entire construction team including the owner, the architects, structural engineer, mechanical engineer, lighting designer, interior designer, other consultants, and JWB staff, subcontractors and craftsmen.