Photo credit W & J – Dedication of renovated locker rooms
THE FUTURE OF BUILDING: UTILIZING DESIGN-BUILD METHODOLOGY
Design-Build is becoming the delivery method of choice for construction projects because of rapid project delivery and total team coordination under one entity. According to a study done by FMI, “Design-build will comprise 44% of construction spending between 2018 and 2021. During this time, design-build construction spending will grow by 18% and reach over $320 billion.”
Because Design-Builders aim to find you savings throughout design and construction, you’ll benefit from using a qualifications-based selection. That means you select the Design-Builder with the best credentials, experience, expertise and team.
As efficiencies in all types of building projects help to keep costs in line and building schedules on target, working with CAVCON, a qualified Design-Build Contractor, will be key to a project’s success. With more and more owners seeking out new and innovative delivery methods using state-of-the-art technologies that offer a broad variety of project components, design-build offers greater collaboration among stakeholders in a departure from the linear hard-bid contract.
WHAT IS DESIGN-BUILD?
Combining the function of an architect, engineer and construction manager into a single entity, the integrated approach is focused on the specific needs of your project. One entity holds single-source responsibility and contractual risk for every aspect of a build — from estimation, assessments and pre-construction to architecture, schematics, engineering, subcontracting, construction and post-construction. CAVCON, the Design-Builder, manages all the above. This system is used to minimize the project risk for a property owner and to reduce the delivery schedule by overlapping the design phase and construction phase of a project.
Design + Build is becoming the preferred method of project delivery for many property owners and construction industry professionals. CAVCON’s design-build services include enhanced “value-engineering” and pre-construction reviews, early knowledge of guaranteed costs, accelerated delivery, increased quality control, lower design and engineering fees, reduced owner risk and administrative responsibilities.
PROJECT COST SAVINGS
According to a study done by FMI, Design-Build Projects offer significant savings both in overall costs and time to completion.
“Project cost: On average, projects using design-build (DB) cost 1.9% less per square foot when compared to construction manager at risk (CMR) and 0.3% less when compared to design-bid-build (DBB). DB projects also average 2.4% less cost growth than a comparably scoped project using CMR, and 3.8% less cost growth than a project using DBB.
Project schedule: Design-build (DB) was the best performing project delivery system in terms of schedule growth, delivery speed and construction speed. DB projects see 3.9% less schedule growth than construction manager at risk (CMR) and 1.7% less than design-bid-build (DBB). They’re also 13% faster than CMR during the construction phase and 36% faster than DBB. From design through completion, DB projects are delivered 61% faster than CMR and 102% faster than DBB.”
CLIENT BENEFITS
A design-build team is jointly involved in producing a product that meets a client’s needs rather than merely acting as professional advisors. A collaboration of designers and builders is the foundation of design-build projects. Benefits of design-build project delivery include:
- Total responsibility for the design and construction entrusted to one entity no divided responsibilities with resultant problems.
- A coordinated team approach to identify your needs and provide counsel on important decisions that can affect design, performance and cost, limiting the risks of omissions, errors and costs exceeding your budget.
- Because projects are designed and built with years of construction knowledge and expertise, CAVCON brings accurate costs based on actual experience.
- Faster occupancy resulting in higher profits for the owner. A study commissioned by the DBIA found that commercial projects using design-build firms finished about 33 percent faster than those that used the traditional design, bid, and build process.
- Change Orders: A study by Penn State found that compared to DBB, DB projects had a six percent reduction in change orders, delivered 33 percent faster overall, and cost six percent less. By involving the DB entity throughout design, the design and construction disciplines are contractually obligated to work together to complete a design that meets owner needs within constructability and budget parameters. The DB entity bears the risk for the design completeness thereby reducing the need for change orders that can derail budgets and schedules alike. The CII study found “When schedule is critical to project success and budget is still unknown, the DB delivery method should be considered. DB relieves the owner from warranting design documents and mediating interpretations of those documents.”
With CAVCON as your design-build firm, you have one point person throughout the entire length of your project who is accountable for the timeline, the budget, and delivering what the owner wants.
From beginning to end… experience the CAVCON’s Design-Build expertise with leadership, accessibility and accountability in superior design/build service delivery.
About CAVCON
CAVCON brings together three generations of Building Owners/Managers and General Contractors with Design/Build expertise focusing on Medical, Commercial, Retail, Manufacturing and Light Industrial projects. As a full-service merit shop general construction company, CAVCON provides design-build services incorporating value engineering, collaborative modeling, construction management, and turn-key general construction services to deliver the best outcomes for our clients. To learn more, visit www.cavcon.com.
About Varco Pruden Buildings
Varco Pruden Buildings is a division of BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc. Through advanced engineering and proprietary building products, Varco Pruden provides innovative steel building solutions for low-rise commercial and industrial applications – including offices, warehouses, schools, manufacturing and retail projects. Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, the company markets its products through a network of more than 1,000 authorized builders within the United States and Canada. Varco Pruden is a member of the MBMA, CSSBI and the USGBC. For additional information, visit www.varcopruden.com.
NEW SOUTH HILLS LOCATION FOR PREMIER PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER OPENING SPRING 2019
Premier Plastic Surgery Center is relocating their South Hills office to a brand-new destination lifestyle center featuring Whole Foods, restaurants, specialty retail, and a spin studio. When it came time to begin the construction process, Dana Aulicino, Practice Manager for Premier Plastic Surgery Centers once again called CAVCON to work with her on the project. This is the third construction project CAVCON has done with the Premier Plastic Surgery Group.
When asked why she keeps returning to CAVCON Aulicino responded, “The team – Jim Thomas, Rich Walor and Nick Krinock are who make the project flow. The group is hands-on, conscientious of the budget when recommending the best alternatives in design elements, and the management oversight of the construction project is impeccable.”
Prior to beginning construction, with their medical construction expertise, CAVCON did a workflow analysis to mitigate inefficiencies at the new location. This analysis was part of a team effort to coordinate with the building owner, architect, and client an understanding of current and future needs. CAVCON offered suggestions on cost savings without compromising style.
Each project has a unique problem to solve. CAVCON addresses those problems by providing a complete range of construction services. Just like any construction project, there were particular challenges faced with this new location that CAVCON was able to resolve during the design phase. There were many high-end fixtures utilized in the former location that required retrofitting to accommodate the space at the new office. Solid wood doors, high-end hardware, lighting, built in exam room casework and an ADA compliant coffee bar were some of the issues faced. “Rich was especially helpful in working through the customized casework retrofit.”
Premier Plastic Surgery is dedicated to providing superior quality and uncompromised safety in cosmetic plastic surgery in an atmosphere of confidentiality and respect. Because of the prior history with CAVCON, Dana is confident as a result of CAVCON’s construction management and oversight, that Premier will have the same aesthetic appeal that her other two locations offer their patients.
The move from their current site and the retrofit to the new site is expected to take approximately three weeks. Dana doesn’t worry about construction, she has a large medical practice to run. That’s why the CAVCON team is on board – Rich, Nick, and Jim. “They practice what they preach and hit it with execution!” The anticipated completion date for the new Premier Plastic Surgery Center South Hills location is slated for spring of 2019.
REBIRTH IN THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE by Patrick Ford
There is a paradigm shift happening to the energy hub in the Northern Panhandle within the Ohio River Valley with the announcement of the Shell Petrochemical Plant and subsequent announcement of second plant in Ohio. While petrochemical manufacturing began in Appalachia in the 1920’s, the Gulf Coast region has been the center of the U.S. petrochemical industry since the mid20th century. With its abundant supplies of hydrocarbon raw materials and vast network of pipelines and natural gas liquids storage structures, it has been the center of chemicals production for the last six decades. Much of the industry’s recent wave of shale-related investment was destined for Texas and Louisiana, with numerous projects completed, planned, or underway.
However…. this is changing. Announcements of significant petrochemical industry investments in our region have been made, with several projects already in process. The Appalachian region in general, and the Ohio River Valley in particular, is the ideal location for the second major petrochemical manufacturing hub in the United States, offering:
- Proximity to abundant NGL resources from the shale formations.
- Proximity to manufacturing markets in the Midwest and along much of the East Coast.
- Opportunity to strengthen the U.S. economy by providing employment and supply diversity.
The Weirton-Steubenville Metropolitan Area consists of Brooke and Hancock counties in the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia and Jefferson County in Ohio. Brook and Hancock counties have experienced millions of investment dollars over the past eight years reaching outward from Weirton to Chester in the north and Beech Bottom in the south. The investment dollars have spanned across manufacturing, transportation, health care and retail business sectors. These types of businesses will support the growth of the energy hub in the region.
The industry clusters of energy/shale, value-added metals, chemicals, transportation logistics, and health care have grown organically and continue to attract investments. These industry clusters are employing over 8,000 people.
The investment in the Panhandle region goes beyond brick and mortar, but also to support workforce development through nationally acclaimed training programs in job search training, retaining and retooling a workforce to support and supply the necessary pipeline of labor needed for expansion. Weirton-Steubenville area is 3rd in nation in construction growth. For consecutive years the tri-county area has ranked among highest in nation in increase in construction jobs. The result – West Virginia has the nation’s second lowest overall employee turnover rate.
We are excited about the business growth and employment opportunities in Weirton-Steubenville Metropolitan Area and stand ready to meet future demands through investment in our infrastructure, training and the people that live, play and work in the Northern Panhandle.
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The Rebirth of the Northern Panhandle article provided by Patrick Ford, Executive Director BDC of the Northern Panhandle.
About CAVCON: CAVCON brings together three generations of Building Owners/Managers and General Contractors with Design/Build expertise focusing on Medical, Commercial, Retail, Manufacturing and Light Industrial projects. As a full-service merit shop general construction company CAVCON provides design-build services incorporating value engineering, collaborative modeling and turn-key general construction services to deliver the best outcomes for our clients.
PRE-ENGINEERED STEEL BUILDINGS NOT YOUR TYPICAL BOX STRUCTURE
CAVCON recently became an authorized builder for Varco Pruden. When people think of pre-engineered steel buildings, what typically comes to mind is a box like structure with no character. That couldn’t be farther from the truth. Construction of a steel building occurs in a fraction of the time and cost of conventional buildings offers a cost effective solution to meet your building needs.
Pre-engineered steel buildings are becoming more versatile and CAVCON is able to customize commercial projects utilizing this type of material to satisfy specific customer needs. There’s an endless list of features that can be added: doors, windows, insulation, vents, rounded structures and a variety of exterior finishes. Energy Star approved roofing systems are also available adding to green construction efforts.
The versatility of steel gives architects the freedom to achieve their most ambitious visions. Structural steel is an essential component of most stadiums, shopping centers and commercial developments; steel cladding systems adorn iconic, landmark structures worldwide. Steel is one of the most sustainable construction materials. Its strength and durability coupled to its ability to be recycled, again and again, without ever losing quality make it truly compatible with long term sustainable development.
Building owners value the flexibility of steel buildings for their light, open, airy spaces that can be created. This feature makes it ideal for modernization, reconfiguring, extending or adapting with minimal disruption and without costly and sometimes harmful demolition and redevelopment. Even without these benefits, steel is often the first choice on the basis of cost alone. Many of the advantages of prefabricated steel design and construction are applicable to all building types and sectors.
CAVCON is able to create and estimate complex or simple buildings utilizing more variations in dimensions and format of steel buildings. They do this utilizing Varco Pruden Command, a proprietary design software, which is recognized as a technology leader throughout the world. The building construction is done using different steel shapes and pieces. These pieces are delivered onsite causing minimal disruption. Construction of a steel building occurs in a fraction of the time and cost of conventional buildings provides a cost effective solution to your building needs. Steel building delivers the peace of mind that comes from never having to worry about ongoing maintenance.
Varco Pruden is a division of BlueScope Buildings North America, the nation’s largest steel building systems manufacturer. They provide steel systems and building components for more than 5,000 buildings annually.
Through customized preengineering services, Varco Pruden has manufactured buildings that have housed everything from churches, bowling alleys, manufacturing facilities, government buildings, commercial office space, retail malls, aviation hangers, distribution centers to health care facilities. Let CAVCON show you how cost effective this type of design can be. To learn more, contact Ray Duffy at 724-237-7037
Pre-engineered steel buildings…..built to endure and withstand the elements of Mother Nature.
About CAVCON: CAVCON brings together three generations of Building Owners/Managers and General Contractors with Design/Build expertise focusing on Medical, Commercial, Retail, Manufacturing and Light Industrial projects. As a full-service merit shop general construction company CAVCON provides design-build services incorporating value engineering, collaborative modeling and turn-key general construction services to deliver the best outcomes for our clients.
FROM STEEL TO PLASTICS – LAUNCHING A NEW ERA IN MANUFACTURING
The Shell Petrochemical Plant, known to many as the “Cracker Plant” continues to be the catalyst for growth, job creation and job training in the region. As the Pittsburgh economy has grown and expanded beyond steel industry, will the cracker plant and the plastics manufacturers that use those byproducts become the next revolution of manufacturing in the region?
How will the region continue to position itself to meet the demands of the trades? Workforce development is a key component of that success. Exploration of the trades must be discussed and explored with students as early as middle school. We may begin to see a shift toward the trades when students explore computerized hands-on processes, jobs such as electricians and machinists and the higher salaries that come with those jobs without the debt of a 4-year college education. Colleges and technical training centers are responding to the need as well in the development of certificate programs that enable students to learn the skills needed for these types of manufacturing jobs in a shorter amount of time.
What does it take for a manufacturing company to make a decision to relocate to the region? They are looking for pad ready sites and the ability to work with a builder and local government to get up and running as quickly as possible. That’s one of the benefits of working with a design build firm such as CAVCON. Beyond the government permitting process, the time to completion and the ability to adjust projects to a budget allow projects to be completed quickly and efficiently.
The building design is only one component of what a manufacturing plant will require. Although designs can be put together quickly, navigating through the permitting process within government and local municipalities can lead to delays. The topic of ease of doing business within the states of Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia was discussed at the Northeast Petrochemical Conference. Those governments and states that make it difficult to do business will lose out on the petrochemical boom in the northeast corridor. Jobs and growth will be left behind as manufacturing leaders make decisions on which state to relocate or build manufacturing plants.
We are sitting in the middle of a regional petrochemical powerhouse.
The infrastructure projects that will support this growth are already being realized in the construction of housing and other ancillary services. CAVON is currently in the middle of construction of one of the first ancillary projects, Bridgewater Crossing, a 3-building apartment complex featuring over 255,000 square feet located in Beaver County.
Business leaders and plastics manufacturers are positioning themselves to capitalize on the North East’s Petrochemical Boom. They are developing, building, investing in, advising, supplying or facilitating new petrochemical projects in the Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio regions. Additional ethane cracker plants are in the planning stages along the rivers that span the region.
The small mill towns of Homestead, Aliquippa, Braddock, Clairton, Duquesne and Rankin have struggled to survive the loss of the steel industry. Will the ethane cracker projects that emerge take the place of steel – providing jobs, ancillary spending and opportunity for growth giving new life and breath to these areas?
Land development, road infrastructure, pad ready sites, workforce training and east of working with local and state government will be key factors in the region’s growth. As the Shell Petrochemical Cracker Plant gets underway, we will see plastics and other ancillary manufacturing plants explore opportunities to relocate. Plastics may very well become the new steel revolution for the region and beyond.
About CAVCON: CAVCON brings together three generations of Building Owners/Managers and General Contractors with Design/Build expertise focusing on Medical, Commercial, Retail, Manufacturing and Light Industrial projects. As a full-service merit shop general construction company CAVCON provides design-build services incorporating value engineering, collaborative modeling and turn-key general construction services to deliver the best outcomes for our clients.
CUSTOMER SERVICE DRIVES STRIP MALL CONSTRUCTION – INDIANA GATEWAY PLAZA
Bob Musser isn’t your typical property developer. In fact, quite the contrary, he owns a number of retail Verizon stores, but found a gap in service locations for the residents of Indiana, PA. Wanting to better serve his customers, he began looking for property to build a new store.
Working in tandem with three organizations in Indiana, Center for Economic Opportunity (Indiana County’s office of development and planning), Indiana County Chamber and Downtown Indiana, Inc. as well as Elizabeth Hutton, Associate Broker, Kuzneski & Lockard Inc., Musser began looking for a suitable location before selecting the site at 4th and Philadelphia Streets that housed an old gas station and two abandoned properties.
Once Bob found the perfect location, it was time to select a general contractor. CAVCON was recommended by his engineer, Red Swing Group and architect, Zilka & Associates. Doing his own due diligence, Bob spoke to several people whom all gave CAVCON strong recommendations. He then chose CAVCON to construct the 9,000 square foot Indiana Gateway Plaza. The project will feature onsite parking, but also be within walking distance for townspeople and college students alike.
Construction for the project is underway with demolition and site work. As building progresses, interested tenants should contact Elizabeth Hutton, Associate Broker, Kuzneski & Lockard Inc. at 724-349-1924. The goal for securing new tenants would be to offer more choice for the residents of Indiana.
According to David Janusek, Director of Downtown Indiana, Inc. there has been a significant amount of energy spent focusing on more of a center of town idea to spread out the downtown reach and make the center of town a little wider.
Local businesses are embracing new development and are realizing the value and importance of a combined effort in focusing on all of Philadelphia Street through expansion of festivals and events. Business owners are seeing growth as a result of this vision, the business community is stronger as a whole with a combined effort of promotion.
With regular communication and coordination amongst all parties, government entities and local business, Indiana is building a strong downtown which ultimately results in a strong region. CAVCON is proud to be part of building the Indiana county region – creating jobs and opportunities for business expansion.
About CAVCON: CAVCON brings together three generations of Building Owners/Managers and General Contractors with Design/Build expertise focusing on Medical, Commercial, Retail, Manufacturing and Light Industrial projects. As a full-service merit shop general construction company CAVCON provides design-build services incorporating value engineering, collaborative modeling and turn-key general construction services to deliver the best outcomes for our clients.
THE ART OF REPURPOSING OLD BUILDINGS
Did you ever hear the saying out with the old and in with the new? That applies to repurposing older buildings to bring life and new business into an old, existing structure. Often owners may struggle with whether to start from scratch or try to remodel. In the scheme of things if a building is structurally sound, the roof and the outside skin can be updated and changed. That’s the value of working with a design/build construction firm. At CAVCON, we look at a structure and give our clients the most cost effective and best option for reusing their existing space.
Years ago, you could walk into a permitting office and walk out with a permit to begin construction. In today’s construction environment, you can save time and money by utilizing an existing building and eliminating the need for site plan approval. In some cases – this can save up to a year’s worth of red tape if the building is in an environmentally sensitive area.
CAVCON recently updated an existing building to create a modern look for First Commonwealth Bank in its Vandergrift office. This space has had many uses – at one time a gas station, a savings and loan branch, justice of the peace office and now home to a new First Commonwealth Bank branch.
The outside of the building was run down, the building’s exterior had cracks in the concrete, landscape was overgrown, the interior had peeling paint, the flooring was dated, and in general, the building needed some attention. However, the structure of the building was sound.
Step into an updated entryway complete with a company’s brand colors. New flooring and carpet, along with interior painting and LED lighting has brought new life and purpose to a neglected space. The exterior had a rock facing put on to replace cracked concrete. The concrete and curbs were repaired, fresh paint was added to give color and contrast.
The end result for First Commonwealth Bank and their clients, a sleek and modernized building in which to serve their customers. When banks or any other business are competing for clients, it is important to give the client the impression that the organization is a progressive in keeping up with technology and the times. No customer wants to go into a dingy space to do business, but rather feels empowered in their decision to work with a progressive organization that offers a pleasant atmosphere to do business.
For both CAVCON and First Commonwealth Bank, reutilizing the existing space allowed the construction process to move quickly and provided a shorter turn-around time for First Commonwealth Bank to open its doors to serve their clients in a modern location.
About CAVCON: CAVCON brings together three generations of Building Owners/Managers and General Contractors with Design/Build expertise focusing on Medical, Commercial, Retail, Manufacturing and Light Industrial projects. As a full-service merit shop general construction company CAVCON provides design-build services incorporating value engineering, collaborative modeling and turn-key general construction services to deliver the best outcomes for our clients.
FUSTING CENTRE UNDER CONSTRUCTION
In collaboration with Craig H. Fusting, President and CEO of Dedicated Nursing Associates (DNA), and architect Michael Bliss of Kudravy Architects, CAVCON broke ground on Fusting Centre, the firm’s corporate headquarters in mid-June. The project will feature a new three story professional office building located on Rt. 22 near Delmont.
According to architect Michael Bliss, Mr. Fusting’s vision and intention from conception was to create an office building that not only had curb appeal but also displayed the strength and growth of Dedicated Nursing Associates (DNA). Glass and light were very important to the design. Craig thought it was important to incorporate stone not only for is symbolism of strength and durability but to bring some warmth to the stainless steel panels.
Environmentally responsible, the building incorporates many green initiatives, such as TPO roofing, high thermal resistant dynamic glazing with low-e blue tinted glass, LED lighting, lighting control system and rooftop solar panels. Re-usable glass partition systems allow for flexibility in expansion as the company continues to grow.
A main feature of the building is the overhang shading device at the southeast glass corner of the building. The parking lot is unique in that storm water drainage system uses a large amount of permeable pavers in lieu of asphalt to control and filter water runoff back to the water shed. There will also be two charging stations for electric cars.
Along with the many “green” features of the building, there will also be a state-of-the-art training center that will be designed specifically for nurses and nurse’s aides. The training will be “hands on” with rooms that simulate real-life situations and how to care for those in hospitals, long term care and those receiving in-home care.
In looking at how current office design structure has changed over the years, employers, as well as building owners are striving to provide more comfort and a better working environment for all employees. There is a transparency within Dedicated Nursing Associates that Craig wanted the space to convey with the use of glass office walls. This type of building structure also aids in allowing the light from outside windows to enter the interior spaces as well.
There are lounge areas and breakrooms on each floor for each division within Dedicated Nursing Associates. There is also a small food court on the third floor. The site plan approval process was lengthy. But, like Kudravey architects, we are happy to see the commencement of construction and excited to bring a building like this to the area. Watch Cavcon’s Facebook Page for updates on Fusting Centre, as well as other construction projects.
About CAVCON: CAVCON brings together three generations of Building Owners/Managers and General Contractors with Design/Build expertise focusing on Medical, Commercial, Retail, Manufacturing and Light Industrial projects. As a full-service merit shop general construction company CAVCON provides design-build services incorporating value engineering, collaborative modeling and turn-key general construction services to deliver the best outcomes for our clients.
BUILDING FOR THE NEXT GENERATION
In 2010 Baby Boomers made up more than 50% of the workforce. By the year 2020 the Baby Boomers will be outnumbered by Millennials. With this shift, we have begun to see a change in the workspace in which employees like to work. Companies who seek out today’s top talent, particularly in the tech industry are shifting their culture and workplace environment.
Millennials are characterized as being highly tech savvy, engaged and social. These characteristics lend them being more productive when they are able to change their workplace setting, allowing them to work in groups and be more social. Café’s, lounges, and more technology friendly workspaces have proven to increase productivity for this generation. These demographic changes in the average employee are changing the landscape of the office, from the high walls and closed off offices, to the open floor plans and technologically advanced buildings with green sustainability.
As millennials begin to become the leading generation in the workplace, the construction industry has experienced an increase in building renovations. Although this younger generation is gravitating toward the historic buildings in downtown areas, they are leaving the outside architecture of the building to represent the historic landmarks that they are known for. But, they are renovating the inside space to consist of a more functional, comfortable, high tech work environment.
Millennials have a strong desire to collaborate and it is through this collaboration that interior walls are coming down. Unlike the boomers, they are not characteristically a generation that thrives on isolation within a cubical or office. Companies have seen the increase in productivity when the employees work together rather than separate, which has led to an increase in open areas and informal meeting areas.
Increased usage of informal meeting areas and work areas is decreasing the time that employees spend at their desk. As a result of this there is less of a need to have large lavish cubical or office space for employees. Offices have seen a decrease of around 30-40% in floor space designated for personal work space, allowing companies to shrink the floor space required for their company, reducing their required office space and overall operating costs.
In 2001 the average space allocated per worker was 300 sq. ft. This number dropped to 225 sq. ft. in 2010 and in 2012 continued to drop to 176 sq. ft. according to CoreNet Global. Companies estimate that the average work space allotted per employee could go as low as 100 sq. ft. if the trends continue. This decrease has led businesses to be more profitable by reducing their overhead cost of office space required.
As millennials continue to command space in the workplace, it is expected that there will be an increase in renovations done by companies to keep up with the newer high tech trends. Opening up floor plans, changing lighting and creating more informal workplaces are just a few ways we will begin to see the workplace of today change.
About CAVCON: CAVCON brings together three generations of Building Owners/Managers and General Contractors with Design/Build expertise focusing on Medical, Commercial, Retail, Manufacturing and Light Industrial projects. As a full-service merit shop general construction company CAVCON provides design-build services incorporating value engineering, collaborative modeling and turn-key general construction services to deliver the best outcomes for our clients.
AUTOMOTIVE DEALERSHIP UPGRADES
Have you purchased a new car recently or taken your car into the dealership for some maintenance and noticed your automotive dealership is undergoing renovation, upgrades or a reorganization? The Sendell Subaru Showroom in Greensburg is among the latest to upgrade their showroom and have contracted with CAVCON to convert their Buick dealership to a Sendell Subaru showroom.
Dealerships are not only being pushed by the auto manufacturers but also by their consumers to provide a stellar customer buying and service experience. Just as curb appeal helps sell homes, it also is key to luring in buyers. If a dealership is old and run down, customers may think they haven’t upgraded their computer systems and maintenance departments to better service new vehicles. After all, consumers have a choice where they spend their money.
Individual auto manufacturers have always looked for new ways to set their brand apart, as well as, strategies to attract buyers into their dealerships. In the last five years they have found that if the dealerships update their facility with sleek, state-of-the-art design, equipment and amenities the dealership is more likely to attract buyers. The manufacturers have also pushed dealers to upgrade their facilities thus, creating a unified look to promote the manufacturer’s brand.
Even when the economy was at a low point in 2008 many dealerships found themselves investing millions into renovations. Why you may ask? Well the answer is simple. Even at a time when less cars are being sold, dealerships want to show customers they are investing in the future and preparing to be the dealership of choice for years to come. They want their lots to be appealing to the eye and comfortable for the customers while waiting on vehicle maintenance or especially when closing a deal on a new set of wheels.
Peer pressure to conform as one dealership makes updates to their facility, also puts pressure on other dealerships and business around the area to spruce up and upgrade their facilities.
Sendell Subaru is among a list of dealerships CAVCON has renovated for Sendell Motors. CAVCON has designed and built VW, Honda, Mitsubishi and Buick dealerships for Sendell Motors as well. We work hand-in-hand with both the dealership and the auto manufacturer to ensure construction adherence to corporate specifications, as well as local dealer owner’s specifications. Because of CAVCON’s partnership with dealers and auto manufacturers, the consumer benefits. Their car buying experience and all the amenities at the dealership will be the best and most technologic ally advanced.
About CAVCON: CAVCON brings together three generations of Building Owners/Managers and General Contractors with Design/Build expertise focusing on Medical, Commercial, Retail, Manufacturing and Light Industrial projects. As a full-service merit shop general construction company CAVCON provides design-build services incorporating value engineering, collaborative modeling and turn-key general construction services to deliver the best outcomes for our clients.