Frank L. Blum Construction

Preconstruction

No two construction jobs are alike.

Every job represents unique challenges, and we thrive on the satisfaction that comes from conquering them.

Mapping out a trip before you leave home increases the likelihood of an exceptional traveling experience:

	you will know where you are going
	how you will get there
	how much the trip will cost
	how long it will take

Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts - Historic Renovation

Mapping out a building project before you start construction also increases the likelihood of an exceptional experience; preconstruction planning with a trusted building partner while a project is still being designed:

	identifies challenges
	offers options
	generates information that improves predictability and success

Cross Road Retirement Community - Occupied Campus

Frank L. Blum Construction Company's signature MAP^sm Preconstruction Process helps manage:

	Total project budget
	Responsibilities for all required preconstruction and construction tasks
	Preconstruction schedules
	Constructability and durability review of the design elements
	Planning and site logistics
	Cost estimating at various design milestones
	Construction schedules and their impacts on cost and customer needs
	Construction scope, price guarantees, and warranties
	Pre-qualification of subcontractors

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - DHSR Inpection

The more complexity factors a project has, the more money and time a builder's knowledge can save.

Complexity factors include challenges such as:

	Budget constraints
	Schedule constraints
	Occupied sites requiring detailed logistics planning to ensure a safe, smooth process
	Detailed inspections by the Health Dept. or DHSR
	Ongoing business operations of customers or neighbors
	Site constraints such as tight urban sites
	Unusual products or design requirements
	LEED® certification
	Existing conditions such

Wake Forest University, South Hall - LEED Certified

For more information about planning your construction project, or to schedule a meeting to learn more about our MAP^sm Preconstruction Process, we invite you to contact us.

Construction

As the project moves into the construction phase, Frank L. Blum will ensure the success of the project by:

	Selecting the Construction Team (subcontractors and vendors based on competitiveness, quality and ability to meet schedule needs).
	Starting up the Project by securing the needed insurance and permits, posting jobsite rules, initiating submittals and establishing the appropriate lines of communication.
	Conducting coordination meetings throughout the construction phase, including weekly progress meetings and coordination meetings with the Owner.
	Keeping open lines for communication.

We in the Radiology Department have had your crews at work constantly on one project or another since July, 2005. We have installed three CT scanners and an additional MRI system in the last year. With the completion of this last CT scanner it looks like things might slow down a bit for now. I want to take just a minute of your time to commend the crew that has done all the work - Vernon, Ed, Brian and other Blum employees whose names I do not know, and all the subcontractors. Their work ethic has been outstanding. I never heard a gripe or grumble during the whole time. They are all pleasant to work with and have the most concern for our inconvenience and satisfaction. They have always accepted our requests without hesitation and completed them promptly. Two of these major jobs have had equipment provided by Siemens. The Siemens project manager has complimented your people to me over and over again. In fact, when he finds out there has been another sale, he always wants to know if ‘those Blum people’ are doing the job. He says this crew is the best he has ever worked with.

James V. Joyce
Radiology Equipment Manager
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center