Process

Estimation process

Monterey Design + Build is extremely proud of its ability to accurately estimate project costs. We start every bidding process with a complete ‘take of’ off all construction documents. Itemized quantities are then compared with subcontractor and supplier bids to ensure that subcontractors cover the entire scope thus allowing us to more effectively level the bid.

We further approaches the subcontract price negotiation by leveraging historical pricing knowledge and monitoring daily raw material price fluctuations.

The end result is that Monterey Design + Build has historically been able to minimize unforeseen change order costs in projects.

CONSTRUCTION COORDINATION AND SUPERVISION

Monterey Design + Build has successfully demonstrated its ability to effectively coordinate trades primarily through scope interviews, comprehensive submittal management and weekly onsite subcontractor meetings. Prior to construction, Monterey Design + Build always holds scope interviews with every subcontractor. These scope interviews allow us to make sure that every portion of a project is covered by its respective subcontractor with no overlap, as well as synchronize the subcontractors schedule and submittal process with product lead time, critical path and the overall the project schedule.

Two weeks before a subcontractor mobilizes for their phase of the project, they are required to attend the weekly sub-contractor meetings held on-site that keep all trades up to speed on all issues as they develop. These meetings are essential and ensure that all trades are completely familiar with both their scope and scopes of the trades that will impact their work. Subcontractors are held contractually responsible for coordination with all other trades on the project.

Adherence to schedule

Monterey Design + Build has successfully demonstrated its ability to complete projects with aggressive timelines on or ahead of the approved schedule. A detailed and realistic project schedule accompanies every contract. We are fully committed to meeting the project milestones and final completion date.

Following our subcontractor interview process an expedited schedule is generated for internal use further stacking trades and maximizing efficiencies. Monterey Design + Build makes every effort to eliminate project delays, including setbacks as a result from from inclement weather.

Construction quality

Monterey Design + Build has successfully demonstrated its ability to ensure a high degree of trade craftsmanship. We realize that our subcontractor’s trade work ultimately determines how pleased our client is with the final product. Given that Monterey Design + Build specializes in both affordable and market rate products including multi-family and single-family residence construction we are obligated to utilize a wide range of materials. Regardless of the material specification, we uphold the highest level of quality. Our sub-contractors understand the level of quality Monterey Design + Build expects and further understand if they don’t provide a quality product the first time they will be repeating their work at their cost.

All trades are required to review and accept the prior trades work before proceeding. For example, the drywall subcontractor is required to accept the framer’s work before hanging sheetrock and texturing. Once the work has been accepted the finish subcontractor is responsible for a high-quality finish and cannot cast blame on the inadequacies of the prior subcontractor. This subcontractor acceptance practice provides Monterey Design + Build with multiple quality checks throughout the construction process.

Finish vendors are contracted for three rounds of punch list with the Site Superintendent, General Superintendent, and finally, the Owner.

We adhere to a strict Quality Assurance and Quality Control program that utilizes comprehensive project checklists to ensure that nothing is missed, and all installations meet our requirements.

To ensure we meet every expectation of our clients, we also provide the following:

  • Window/Door/Building Envelope Mockups
  • Window / Door water tests
  • Owner Layout and Box Walk Confirmation. (HVAC & Electrical)
  • Cabinet Shop Drawing Sign-Off
  • Full Submittal Sign Off on all materials installed in the Units
  • Physical Material Samples of Finish Product for Owner Sign-Off
  • Owner/Developer Punch List
  • Home Buyer Warranty Package
  • Manufacturer Sign-Off and Warranty
    • Roofing
    • Windows
    • Waterproofing

Managing Subcontractors

As a Construction Management General Contractor, Monterey Design + Build is only as strong as its subcontractor base.

To ensure that Monterey Design + Build utilizes only the most qualified companies, we follow a comprehensive prequalification process to identify subcontractors that are not only best suited for the work, but are also financially stable.

Once identified Monterey Design + Build follows the philosophy that true alignment with its subcontractors is the key to a project’s success. Monterey Design + Build strives to be a team player and is as accommodating as possible to the subcontractors’ needs. The subcontractors then in turn provide high-quality products and services with the highest degree of efficiency. Subcontractor scope interviews and weekly meetings help to schedule subcontractors in such a way as to minimize multiple site visits which keeps subcontractor mobilization cost at a minimum.