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GLOBAL Design Build’s chief asset is it’s ability to perform. Your project needs the kind of performance that comes from a broad scope of capabilities.
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GLOBAL Design Build’s

History makes a good case for the advantages of GLOBAL Design Build. We’ve logged more than 50 years in major construction and engineering jobs. With over $15 billion in completed projects, we stand among the country’s largest general contractors. Owners tell us one of the things they like best is that we’re responsive and hold ourselves accountable. That means you can pick up the phone and get immediate answers. GLOBAL Design Build has earned a reputation for uncompromising standards, and that’s made for many satisfied clients who demand a lot and want the best.
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Building Construction

GLOBAL Design Build has over 50 years of public and private experience satisfying owners with projects completed on time, within budget, and at approved levels of quality. We have developed one of the industry’s largest organizations in size and a reputation for quality performance in the areas of major building and heavy civil construction. We excel in the construction of some of the largest and most complicated building projects in the country. Nearly all of these projects were constructed in an urban environment, on extremely tight sites, and with some of the most sophisticated and complex systems and equipment. The wide variety of building projects include landside aviation, health care, education, municipal, commercial, and entertainment facilities such as sports venues and convention centers. Major building projects we have undertaken include a $1.1 billion Airport Reconstruction involving the construction of an International Terminal, Parking Garage, Rental Car Center, Boarding Area, and Rail Transit Guideway; $600 million Replacement Hospital including a new 1,200,000-square-foot acute care facility; $190 million Hospital with 270-beds and addition 52 beds for inpatient orthopaedic care; $144 million Convention Center a 1.7 million-square-foot, world-class convention center; and a $135 million Library involving a major renovation and addition to this historic downtown structure.
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Design-Build

GLOBAL Design Build has over 50 years of public and private experience satisfying owners with projects completed on time, within budget, and at approved levels of quality. We have developed one of the industry’s largest organizations in size and a reputation for quality performance in the areas of major building and heavy civil construction. We excel in the construction of some of the largest and most complicated building projects in the country. Nearly all of these projects were constructed in an urban environment, on extremely tight sites, and with some of the most sophisticated and complex systems and equipment. The wide variety of building projects include landside aviation, health care, education, municipal, commercial, and entertainment facilities such as sports venues and convention centers. Major building projects we have undertaken include a $1.1 billion Airport Reconstruction involving the construction of an International Terminal, Parking Garage, Rental Car Center, Boarding Area, and Rail Transit Guideway; $600 million Replacement Hospital including a new 1,200,000-square-foot acute care facility; $190 million Hospital with 270-beds and addition 52 beds for inpatient orthopaedic care; $144 million Convention Center a 1.7 million-square-foot, world-class convention center; and a $135 million Library involving a major renovation and addition to this historic downtown structure.
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Heavy Civil Construction

GLOBAL Design Build has over 50 years of public and private experience satisfying owners with projects completed on time, within budget, and at approved levels of quality. We have developed one of the industry’s largest organizations in size and a reputation for quality performance in the areas of major heavy civil and building construction. We have become a major force as a heavy civil contractor, with particular emphasis on the transportation field. GLOBAL Design Build is a top 10 transportation contractor. Transportation projects undertaken include highways, bridges, tunnels, transit, railroad, ports & harbors, and airside aviation. In addition, we excel in water and wastewater projects such as treatment plants, conveyance, and dams.

Building Strong Foundations

Preconstruction

Preconstruction activities involve a complete analysis of projects before construction begins and is primarily used for work for the private sector. We use historical data and current market trends to develop a plan for the entire project. Our clients are assured budgets are validated, cost and schedule efficiencies are realized, and maximum value is achieved. We include additional activities necessary to complete the work, such as compliance with regulatory agencies having jurisdiction over the project and assuring the right subcontractors are selected while maximizing the quality of each element constructed. By using our experience, we resolve project concerns long before they impact construction.

Budgeting

Our budgeting process ensures that the project is constructed as designed with all the elements included in our scope of work. Budgeting is a collective team effort involving our Clients, designers, construction team, and subcontractors. Budgeting begins with the initial concept stage and continues through preliminary and final design. Subcontractors are sought and their bids are compared to the established budget for compliance with cost, schedule, and quality. Budgets are closely monitored during construction comparing the budget against actual construction to validate budgeted activities and mitigate or correct deviations well in advance of impacting the project.

Estimating

Our estimating staff consists of a building division and a civil works division. The estimating staff insures that the full value necessary for our forces to accomplish "self performed" work is included in our price. In addition, the estimating staff has the ability to provide estimates of subcontracted elements of the work. The estimating staff works with prequalified subcontractors to solicit a minimum number of subcontractor bids for every element of work to be subcontracted.

Planning and Scheduling

All aspects of the project are managed by precedence logic scheduling, utilizing the current version of Primavera Project Planner. The various schedules include the master schedule, monthly updates, and "look-ahead' schedules. A comprehensive Initial Project Schedule is organized in a work breakdown structure for construction activities. The schedule considers the budget combined with the accepted alternative activities including Client supplied materials and work, as necessary. Our approach to the planning of the work is driven by a systematic analysis of construction activities. This is a continuing effort and interactive process refined throughout the life of the contract.

Value Engineering

We offer value engineering as an integral part of our preconstruction activities. We select, prioritize, and evaluate elements of the project that offer the greatest opportunities for increasing value through cost and schedule efficiencies or increases in quality for the same value. Alternative solutions are created, analyzed, and compared to the original design intent. Construction methods, aesthetics, and maintenance are all factors in this analysis. Recommendations and comparisons are offered to our Clients and the design team for acceptance.

Regulatory Compliance

There are a host of regulatory agencies and entities that can have a significant impact on the construction. We have an in-depth understanding of the permitting process, scheduling parameters, and sequencing to ensure regulatory compliance in the most efficient and time-saving manor. We have the experience necessary to mitigate potential impacts of both on-site and off-site agencies and entities having jurisdiction.

Subcontracting

We maintain a list of qualified bidders for each trade. Bidders are selected from firms who have successfully performed on similar projects in the past and augmented with owner-approved and designer-suggested subcontractors, as appropriate. Subcontractors meeting the approval of all parties are invited to submit proposals for their respective trades. A detailed analysis is performed to determine that the bids are complete and fulfill the requirements and objectives of the project. Both our Clients and the designers are given an opportunity to comment and make recommendations prior to executing the subcontractor agreement.