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+ Ratner actually achieves is further distance from the concept of the ‘ Ancient Greek Master Builder ’ who was one cohesive unit . To employ a single construction manager to carry out the preconstruction phase , and then bidding the project at the construction documents stage with another is a fallacy . It defeats the entire purpose of getting that builder to buy into the entire project , from inception to completion .
“ Pre-construction is not something that R + R as a company invented , we ’ re just spreading our awareness of the benefits that it holds for modern practices ,” Marc continues . “ We get some amazing reactions when an architect says : ‘ Really , we can get assistance from a contractor during our detailing process ?’ It all aligns with supporting architects and working collaboratively to develop tighter sets of drawings , with the insights of a builder , so that they can simultaneously raise and earn more appropriate fees . There are less delays incurred by our method , and if they ’ re with the right contractor , the architect should see more effective teamwork , with the hopes of earning better fees . A common disgruntled theme is the amount of time spent stuck on the site , forever dealing with construction administration , due to punchlist and close out issues . That ’ s where most architects lose out financially , so it ’ s all about setting the job up right from the beginning , streamlining it , and getting it done on time .”
Passionate about projects
Over the years , R + R has established itself as a go-to construction manager , rejecting the title ‘ general contractor ’ to distance itself from any bad connotations . When you
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