How AdvantEdge Works

Step I: Conceptual Analysis

CONCEPT REVIEW
Meaningful collaboration among the architect, contractor, and owner generates an accurate scope of work that reflects the owner’s goals, needs and requirements.

RISK ASSESSMENT
Our proven and thorough methodical process identifies risk factors through site surveys, verification of existing conditions, discovery, and review of landlord work letters.

CONCEPTUAL BUDGET & SCHEDULE
Our expert estimators apply cost and time to quantify the project’s pro forma. By analyzing actual costs and square footage costs, and by referencing costs from similar projects, we can prepare a preliminary conceptual budget and conceptual schedule that are accurate for your project.

Step II: Code Survey

To ensure a seamless compliance process, our experienced team carefully evaluates elements such as zoning, health requirements, code compliance, and life safety against all applicable municipal code requirements.

Step III: Substantiate and Quantify

VALUE ANALYSIS
During this process, the team assembles and integrates all information collected to date, evaluates “what if” scenarios, and selects the best solutions. Vendors and subcontractors are consulted as needed to substantiate costs, availability and functionality.

SUBSTANTIATION AND QUANTIFICATION
We review all collected information one more time to improve the accuracy of the conceptual budget and schedule – and to give you the peace of mind of knowing the true cost of your project.

Step IV: Implementation

DESIGN YOUR PROJECT TO MEET YOUR BUDGET
The owner, architect, and general contractor actively participate in an integrated project delivery process that includes value analysis and costing to ensure that your project is designed to meet your budget.