To maximize a project’s success, early in the project development stage, dck worldwide offers pre-construction services to our clients, providing construction expertise and an understanding of the process and cost. Working with the owner, architect, and engineers, dck develops a feasible, cost-effective budget and achievable schedule. Additionally, by providing pre-construction services, we have the opportunity to review the design documents and provide input on design details and materials selection offering value engineering services on the selection of alternate materials and systems, and early procurement of long lead items and equipment. We also provide recommendations on the feasibility of construction and the availability of labor resources and material shortages which could have adverse effects on the project schedule.

Our pre-construction services include:

Design review coordination

Constructability review

Environmentally sustainable design review

Cost estimates

Value engineering

Long lead procurement

Bid package analysis

Coordination of scope

Master project schedules development

Subcontractor and supplier selection & qualification

A.J. Celebrezze Federal Building mouse over photos to view

MARKET > Government NAME: A.J. Celebrezze Federal Building LOCATION: Cleveland, OH OWNER: General Services Administration Serving as construction manager as constructor for the modernization of the A.J. Celebrezze Federal Building. This 32-story, 1,462,628 gross sf office tower, built in 1966 in downtown Cleveland, remains fully occupied during construction. Responsibilities include the installation of a new fire life safety system, re-design and re-construction of the exterior building plaza, upgrade of the existing HVAC system, and installation of a new building automation system. This project recently achieved VPP (Voluntary Protection Programs) status, an OSHA merit program.

*Project completed by Dick Corporation. See company overview.

Historic Renovation of Howard M. Metzenbaum U.S. Courthouse mouse over photos to view

MARKET > Government NAME: Historic Renovation of Howard M. Metzenbaum U.S. Courthouse LOCATION: Cleveland, OH OWNER: General Services Administration The courthouse facility, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is one of the most significant structures in Cleveland’s downtown cityscape. As the construction manager as constructor, provided pre-construction and construction services while successfully coordinating the integration of all the new amenities into the historic fabric of the building. Renovation and modernization of the five-story, 238,000 sf building involved the preservation of two ceremonial courtrooms for historical significance; restoration of public spaces; space alterations and demolition; replacement of HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, life safety, lighting and electrical systems; and elevators. The LEED certified building is the recipient of multiple awards including: the 2006 GSA Citation Preservation Design Award, the 2006 Honor Award from AIA Cleveland; the 2004 GSA Environmental Award, Recycling Category; and the 2004 OSHA Voluntary Protection Program STAR Status Award.

*Project completed by Dick Corporation. See company overview.

Navy Marine Corps Intranet mouse over photos to view

MARKET > Military NAME: Navy Marine Corps Intranet LOCATION: Charleston, SC; Mechanicsburg, PA; Philadelphia, PA; Oceana, VA; Little Creek, VA; Millington, TN; OWNER: Dept. of the Navy, NAVFAC San Diego, CA; Washington, DC This project was part of the $7 billion U.S. Navy and Marine Corps project to develop a new communication network. The majority of the facilities were existing Navy/Marine buildings that were either vacant or under-utilized. Each building consisted of a data center room and an administrative area. Features of each server farm included: multiple state-of-the-art fire protection systems, leak detection systems to protect computer equipment, redundant electrical systems with emergency generator back-up, and sophisticated air conditioning systems to precisely control space temperatures and humidity. Extensive pre-construction services were provided to convert the buildings into server farms, including design review, budget development, equipment coordination, and scheduling. Construction responsibilities included upgrading the existing structures and performing complete interior fit-outs.

*Project completed by Dick Corporation. See company overview.

New Federal Courthouse mouse over photos to view

MARKET > Government NAME: New Federal Courthouse LOCATION: Fresno, CA OWNER: General Services Administration General contractor, as part of a joint venture, for the construction of this courthouse facility. During the first six months of the project, also provided design assist and pre-construction services. The nine-story, 440,000 sf building is the tallest structure in the city with a public conference center housed on the top floor to afford visitors a view stretching to the Sierra. The building houses 14 courtrooms, chambers, and offices and has underground parking that accommodates approximately 111 vehicles. The project was honored by the 2006 GSA Honor Award and the 2004 GSA 6th Annual Construction and Demolition Waste Management Award.

*Project completed by Dick Corporation. See company overview.