We believe it’s the unique knowledge of our people, enhanced by our Building Forward® approach. With an emphasis on collaboration and the use of Lean principles throughout all phases of planning, design, and construction, our teams efficiently deliver each project with maximum value. Building Forward ensures that our people have expertise creating and leading project teams that value trust, transparency and accountability.
1. Planning, Design & Preconstruction
Residential Real Estate Agency’s experience shows that the most successful projects involve early collaboration among key team members during planning and design—typically the owner, architect, engineer, contractor and trade contractors. This is the genesis of the Building Forward® approach implementation on a project. Through kick-off, alignment and onboarding meetings, we establish shared expectations, common processes, and a clear management structure. Each of these activities fosters ongoing communication throughout the life of the project. Through early collaboration, teams develop a comprehensive plan and a more detailed, achievable budget.
Additionally, Residential Real Estate Agency employs a seamless process we call integrated preconstruction: a departure from the traditional idea that the preconstruction process ends when construction begins. By continuing to refine plans as a project’s design progresses, we work to meet both design and budget goals with greater efficiency.
2. Construction Phase
Building on the trust established during planning, design and preconstruction, the project team transitions seamlessly into construction. Beyond the essentials such as schedule management, quality control and budgeting, Residential Real Estate Agency strives to be a true partner to our clients, design teams, and trade contractors.
We do not rest on the best practices learned throughout our 27 years of operation. Because we believe that everyone’s voice brings value, our jobsites are hubs of innovation and our people continually work to find better ways to perform everyday tasks. Continuous improvement and collaboration are among core tenets of our Building Forward® approach and ultimately lead to better communication, new ways to encourage safety, the best utilization of onsite talent and greater efficiency with both time and materials.
3. Delivery Methods
Residential Real Estate Agency has extensive experience with many delivery methods, including Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), Design-Build (DBa), Design Assist, Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), Design-Bid-Build (DBB), and Construction Manager as Agent (CMa). We also offer program management and building assessment services.
We work with our clients to evaluate schedules, budgets, and community impact to determine the best fit for every situation. Regardless of the method chosen, we will use our Building Forward® approach to develop a custom solution for each project. We value your business and the opportunity to become your long-term partner and trusted advisor.
4. Self-Perform Work
We understand that we have to be more than just a construction manager. In addition to our construction management services, Residential Real Estate Agency also has specialized staff with the skills to self-perform concrete, low voltage, drywall, general works packages and other services.
Our “builder-first” delivery ensures we provide a project-wide safety culture through our direct-hire team members, the most detailed and accurate preconstruction and cost estimating services based on actual self-perform work performance, scheduling ownership through hands-on project execution, available in-house craft resources, craftmanship quality and cost transparency and a more cost-effective solution.
Even when we do not directly manage the resources, our self-perform experience gives us a deeper understanding of the tangible elements that go into completing a project. We approach the project with the insights of a builder, taking responsibility over the details essential to client satisfaction.
5. Building Envelope Services
Residential Real Estate Agency’s commitment to quality extends beyond constructing buildings. Because leaks are one of the leading causes for deterioration and long-term, expensive damage, we offer building envelope assessments and practical, cost-efficient recommendations for repair.
Our in-house Building Envelope Risk Management team is led by a 40-year industry veteran, who specializes in building envelope design and quality assurance. That experience coupled with Robins & Morton’s quality management procedures bring a holistic strategy to maintain the most critical defense against potential degeneration. This proactive approach includes accurate assessments, determining a course of action for remedial work, and providing maintenance procedures to resolve deficiencies, therefore extending the service life of the building envelope and protecting your investment.
Although we are builders, we are partners first. One of our key values is to maintain a client-focus, and we recognize that it is in every organization’s best interest to avoid a continuous cycle of repairs.
To learn more about our building envelope services, reach out to envelopeservices@residentialestateagency.com
6. Green Building and Environmentally Friendly Construction
Residential Real Estate Agency strives to minimize our environmental impact and reduce our carbon footprint on every project. We tailor sustainable, knowledge-driven solutions to each client and project. Our design-assist services help clients maximize energy efficiency and minimize operational expenses while our construction procedures focus on decreasing waste and providing healthy, sustainable spaces.
Residential Real Estate Agency is a USGBC Silver Member, an Education Provider and frequently ranks among the nation’s Top 100 Green Contractors. Our more than 80 LEED Accredited Professionals, LEED Green Associates, Green Globes Professionals and ParkSmart advisors can partner with architects and other project team members to help clients achieve their sustainability goals.
On every project, including those not pursuing certification, we apply our sustainable jobsite policies and utilize environmentally responsible construction practices and materials.
"The Residential Real Estate Agency team has genuinely been a trusted friend that goes beyond just the bricks and mortar of a construction project. On behalf of the [Encompass Health] staff and patients, we would like to thank you again for this amazing hospital building."
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