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A.L. Huber Services

A.L. Huber Strategic Process

All construction processes are not created equal. We have built a strategic process on our core values. This strategy is designed to ensure quality, create value for the owner, team and user, and promote sustainability. Working together, making informed decisions and using the right subcontractors is the A.L. Huber difference.

We believe pre-construction decisions determine 90% of the project’s success.

We lead the owner and project team through the pre-construction phase. Specifically, this includes analyzing the project in terms of construction feasibility, possible economies, availability of labor and materials, eliminating areas of conflict, and more.

During pre-construction, we will...

  • prepare budget estimates and project schedules and present them in an orderly manner
  • utilize state-of-the-art software and leading-edge technology
  • assist the design team in the building code review and permit application process
  • identify long-lead items and make arrangements to accommodate them
  • creatively perform value-engineering on all relevant issues

Subcontractor Selection

Selecting the right subcontractors for your project is one of the most important decisions a general contractor makes. We do not take this charge lightly. Subcontracts are selected on merit, quality, integrity, honesty and value. A.L. Huber gains competitive edge through selecting only pre-qualified bidders. The best team is the only team you will get at A.L. Huber.

Construction

This is where we sweat the details. You will clearly see a difference on an A.L. Huber job site: It is clean, it is safe and it reflects sustainable practices. This is your investment, but we treat it like our own. We are continuously stewards of your budget, which is reflected by our proactive management on site. Our superintendents and field team members take great pride in the projects they build. The construction process and final product is guaranteed to exceed expectations.

Estimating

Controlling costs begins with accurate estimating and budgeting. A.L. Huber’s in-house cost-estimating department has successfully provided accurate estimates for hundreds of projects. We constantly monitor and update the budgets as the scope of work is updated and documented. Our accounting systems combined with sharing and communicating changing cost items will provide a professional and well-organized system of managing fiduciary responsibilities within the budget standards set by the Owner.

General Contractor

A.L. Huber is one of the oldest and most respected general contractors in the Kansas City area. Our rock-solid business is led by third-generation Huber’s. Approximately 75% of our projects are repeat business from satisfied customers, and over 85% of our contracts are the result of negotiations or only limited bidding. We have proven controls and procedures in place, and have an outstanding track record of major cost savings on many similar projects through constructability reviews and value-engineering, while proactively controlling costs and schedules.

Construction Management @ Risk

Construction management at risk, CM@R, approach produces a more manageable, predictable project that can save time and money with respect to design value as the team works together from start to finish. CM@R is proven to be an extremely beneficial project delivery method applying a contractor’s perspective and input to planning and design decisions to ultimately add value to the project. CM@R creates a collaborative project team all having personal interests, sharing responsibility for all decisions—thus reducing risk for the Architect, Engineers, the CM and, most importantly, less risk for the client. Our open book approach means the results of all bids will available for owner/architect/engineer review prior to final selection. All budgets will be open book through the preconstruction process as well. A distinct advantage of CM@R is the ability to fast track early components of construction.

Design Build

Our philosophy for Integrated Project Delivery is based on our ability to improve quality, lower cost, lessen delivery time, reduce adversity and foster innovation and excellence in design and construction. With A.L. Huber on the design-build team, you will rest easy; confident that the team is working together, bringing the best solutions to design and construction. We share the same high level of commitment, quality and integrity as our design team members. We will settle for nothing but the best!

Utilizing the Integrated Project Delivery method, your key contact will be the construction project manager. You will ALWAYS be encouraged to work with any of the team members as well, but utilizing one point of contact encourages streamlined communications, thus lowering cost and confusion.

Pre-Construction

A.L. Huber specializes in the pre-construction process. We examine the project starting with constructability review, sustainability review, followed by a scheduling and economies review. In the pre-construction phase, our clients can expect accurate scheduling and budgets, assisting the design team in the building code review and permit application process, identification of long-lead items and arrangements to accommodate these items. Throughout pre-construction, we provide systems analysis to assist in creative design solutions.

We lead the Owner and project team through the pre-construction phase. Specifically, this includes analyzing the project in terms of construction feasibility, possible economies, availability of labor and materials, eliminating areas of conflict, and more.

Pre-construction Services includes:

  • Constructability Reviews
  • Conceptual Cost Estimates
  • Preliminary Schedule
  • Continuous Value Engineering List
  • Maintain Alternates List
  • Procurement Strategy
  • Bidder Interest Campaign
  • Solicit Subcontractor/Suppliers Input
  • Bidders Lists
  • Schedule Refinement
  • Cost Estimates for Design/Development
  • Front End Contract Documents Assistance
  • Pro-Forma/Master Budget Assistance
  • Bid Advertisement
  • Pre-Bid Site Tours
  • Pre-Bid Conference
  • Manage Bidders Questions
  • Receipt of Bids
  • Analysis of Bids
  • Final Cost Estimate
  • Establish Guaranteed Maximum Price
  • Subcontracting Plan
  • Insurance Certificates

LEED Project Services

In every project we participate in, we find solutions that are sustainable for the owners, the operators, and the environmental footprint. We look at cost effectiveness of systems based on the client’s ultimate project desires while giving the team succinct, detailed pros and cons of operation and maintenance, looking well beyond first cost. We research how the different systems will perform now and for years to come. Our team evaluates performance in regard to the facility maintenance, the occupants comfort and the environmental impact. All of our research and input is for the consideration of the design team and owner - we look to them for final selection of products and decisions in the design process. We partner with trusted subcontractors and vendors who are experts in their disciplines and have valuable experience and feedback on equipment, systems and new technology.