Construction Today Vol 23 Issue 2 | Page 70

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With approximately
55 to 60 field employees, the company maintains direct control over quality, schedule, and craftsmanship; an approach that reflects its longstanding belief in building expertise within its own workforce.
One characteristic that continues to distinguish BEAM in today’ s construction market is its commitment to self-performing much of its work. While many general contractors rely entirely on subcontractors, BEAM maintains skilled in-house crews capable of performing concrete, masonry, carpentry, and selected steel erection.
Collaborative constructability
BEAM’ s work spans a broad range of sectors, including education, healthcare, industrial facilities, financial institutions, religious organizations, and municipal projects for town, county, state, and federal agencies. The company routinely delivers projects ranging from 5000 square feet to more than 300,000 square feet.
Among its most recognized project delivery methods are Construction Management at Risk( CMAR) and Design- Build; approaches that integrate construction expertise into the design process early in project development. By participating during preconstruction, BEAM helps owners
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