“Experience Builds”
Construction Management
At G.A. Johnson Construction, our Construction Management services are designed to ensure seamless execution from project inception to completion. By implementing specialized project management techniques, we oversee every phase, from planning and design to the final stages of construction, with a focus on collaboration and efficiency.
Our proactive approach to Construction Management is most effective when integrated at the very beginning of a project. This early involvement enables our team to work alongside owners and design professionals, creating a constructible and efficient design that minimizes the potential for costly changes or redesigns during construction.
When you choose G.A. Johnson Construction as your Construction Manager, you’re partnering with a dedicated advocate who prioritizes your best interests at every step.
Hired on a fee basis, our CM team operates as an extension of your staff, providing additional services beyond traditional architectural and engineering support. We offer critical pre-construction services, such as Feasibility Studies and Value Engineering, to establish and maintain your budget from start to finish. Our transparent bidding process ensures all work packages are publicly opened and read, keeping our commitment to integrity and accountability.
We specialize in two primary Construction Management delivery methods:
Construction Management Agency (CMA): Acting as an extension of your team, we manage the entire construction process while you hold all subcontract agreements. Our role is to provide expert oversight without self-performing any construction tasks, ensuring quality and efficiency throughout.
Construction Management at Risk (CMAR): In this popular method, we provide a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) based on competitive bids from subcontractors and the current design plans. While maintaining a separate contract from the architect, we take on the financial risk of construction, offering greater cost control and peace of mind for your project.
At G.A. Johnson Construction, we’re committed to delivering exceptional quality, transparency, and collaboration in every project we manage. Your vision is our mission, and we strive to exceed expectations while delivering on time and on budget.
Design & Build
Our Design Build method streamlines the construction process by consolidating design and construction services under a single entity, known as the design-builder or design-build contractor. In this approach, the owner selects the contractor, who then takes responsibility for both the design and construction phases of the project.
This method provides the owner with a single-source of accountability, allowing the owner freedom to avoid acting as the mediator for any disputes between contractor and architect/engineer. Design-Build allows for fast-track construction of a project which can allow for earlier occupancy by the owner as well as reduced interim financing costs. The contractor is also able to acquire critical materials sooner as well as schedule self-performed work and work of subcontractors for greater efficiency and effectiveness.
General Contracting
General Contracting is the more common and traditional delivery method of construction services. The owner normally selects the architect/engineer and the general contractor, having a separate contract with each party. The contracts most often used on a general contracting project include lump-sum, cost-plus-a-fee, and Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). The general contractor hires and organizes all necessary workers/subcontractors for a construction job. They also provide materials, obtain necessary permits, schedule inspections, comply with all building codes and see the project through to completion.
Estimating
Estimating is one of G.A. Johnson Construction’s specialties. We begin the estimating process immediately, encompassing the entire scope of the project. We work with your design to provide a detailed and accurate estimate covering all the facets of the project as it evolves. If you don’t have a design, our estimating department offers any of the following phases of a project: conceptual drawings, schematic drawings, design development, and final working drawings.
Project Development
With this process, we work in several areas as needed, including Bond Referendum Assistance, fast-track construction, long-range planning, site development, total project management or value engineering. We will work with you to see which methods we need to incorporate in the beginning during project development.
Drafting/Rendering
Computer-aided design and drafting is an important process to designing any home, wood structure or Chief metal building. Our in-house designer is able to draw a 3-D design to give a virtual tour, allowing for easier understanding of your future home or building. This process begins after meeting with our clients one-on-one.
Framing
Framing is an extremely important part of any building, and our experienced team is qualified to complete. This process generally involves a quality framer, or carpenter, is needed to get a building or addition properly off the ground, setting the groundwork for the rest of the structure. G.A. Johnson Construction framers also do specialty siding, stone framework, build decks and patios, and more.
Finish Carpentry
Finish Carpentry is the final step in the building process and is invaluable to any project. Our master craftsmen properly install cabinets, trim, molding and doors, putting the final touches on any home or building to add that perfect aesthetic appeal. Our team has many years of experience, adding value and reducing time needed on the project.
Precast/Steel Erection
Precast and Structural Steel Erection are the bones of a building’s foundation. This is commonly done on large buildings, including schools, jails, manufacturing plants, and more. Precast panels are large, prefinished concrete sheets that are lifted and placed on site with a crane. We have the experience and qualifications to do this safely and efficiently. We are an Authorized CHIEF Building erection dealer and contractor.
