W.V. Development, LLC (WVD) offers design-build services for both residential and commercial construction projects. As an alternative to the traditional design-bid-build approach, our design-build construction delivery method eliminates the need for a client to award and manage awarding separate contracts for design and construction. In the design-build approach, WVD serves as the general contractor and team lead, and oversees the creation of a team of subcontractors, architects, designers and a client representative(s).
The design-build approach emphasizes communication, collaboration and problem solving. When executed effectively, the design-build process can save money and time and prevent client frustration. WVD maintains a comprehensive network of subcontractors, designers and architects and builds strong teams based on client needs and vendor availability.
Stages in the building process
Phase 1: Bidding
Introductory Meeting: When a prospective client requests a bid for their project, WV Development will reach out to schedule an in-person meeting. This meeting typically takes place at the WD offices or at the future homesite. During this meeting, we will discuss a prospective client’s construction design goals and anticipated construction timeline, as well as WVD’s current workload and schedule, including both bidding and construction.
Design Review: Following the initial meeting, WVD conducts a thorough review of the prospective client’s drawings and determines detailed value engineering options.
Follow-up Meeting: After the design review is complete, WVD will schedule a second meeting to review our findings and ask any follow-up questions. During this meeting, we will also provide the prospective client with a detailed list of scope items to distribute to other bidders as well, in order to ensure that the prospective client is getting the most accurate and competitive pricing from all selected bidders. This meeting is typically conducted at an active WVD job site, so that we can walk a prospective client through our build and quality control process. At the conclusion of this meeting, we will provide the client with an expected bid delivery date.
Phase 1: Bidding
Introductory Meeting: When a prospective client requests a bid for their project, WV Development will reach out to schedule an in-person meeting. This meeting typically takes place at the WD offices or at the future homesite. During this meeting, we will discuss a prospective client’s construction design goals and anticipated construction timeline, as well as WVD’s current workload and schedule, including both bidding and construction.
Design Review: Following the initial meeting, WVD conducts a thorough review of the prospective client’s drawings and determines detailed value engineering options.
Follow-up Meeting: After the design review is complete, WVD will schedule a second meeting to review our findings and ask any follow-up questions. During this meeting, we will also provide the prospective client with a detailed list of scope items to distribute to other bidders as well, in order to ensure that the prospective client is getting the most accurate and competitive pricing from all selected bidders. This meeting is typically conducted at an active WVD job site, so that we can walk a prospective client through our build and quality control process. At the conclusion of this meeting, we will provide the client with an expected bid delivery date.
Phase 2: Pre-Construction
If awarded a project, WVD will immediately start the pre-construction phase.
During this phase, WVD will do the following:
Execute a prime agreement with the client
Confirm owner financing details
Perform another critical review of construction drawings
Establish project selections with the client
Establish a critical path construction schedule
As well as any other tasks deemed necessary
At this time, WVD will also procure all project-specific insurances and bonds, permits, subcontractors and vendors. We will also create and maintain a detailed list of value engineering items to review with the client, as well as any potential cost savings we discover.
Phase 3: Construction
During the construction phase, a WVD team member is on each client’s job site at least once per day to ensure project momentum and overall job quality. We provide all of our clients with an updated project schedule at the beginning of each week during construction. We also maintain constant communication with our clients to ensure that a client’s expectations are consistently met or exceeded.
During the construction phase, WVD is committed to being present and hands-on from the initial ground breaking through project completion. We maintain a maximum of 10 active projects at any given time.
Phase 3: Construction
During the construction phase, a WVD team member is on each client’s job site at least once per day to ensure project momentum and overall job quality. We provide all of our clients with an updated project schedule at the beginning of each week during construction. We also maintain constant communication with our clients to ensure that a client’s expectations are consistently met or exceeded.
During the construction phase, WVD is committed to being present and hands-on from the initial ground breaking through project completion. We maintain a maximum of 10 active projects at any given time.
Phase 4: Closeout
The closeout phase includes all final walk-throughs with clients, as well as all final inspections with local authorities. During this phase, warranties are reviewed with the client and a certificate of occupancy is issued. (Any operations and maintenance manuals will also be provided to the client at this time.)
W.V. Development: A Proven Leader in Design-Build Service
With a focus on the greater Lake Thurmond area of Georgia and South Carolina, including Lincolnton, McCormick, Clarks Hill, Appling, Evans, and Thomson, W.V. Development, provides industry-leading design-build services, and with an emphasis on relationships and collaboration, we are proud to call many former and current clients friends. To learn more about our design-build services, contact us at (706) 524-2911. We are licensed in the states of Georgia and South Carolina.
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