Building Smarter Starts with Better Design
At the John F. Gallagher Company, our Design Assist services bring owners, contractors, and design teams together from the start. By taking a collaborative approach during the design phase, we help navigate constructability, scheduling, value engineering, alternative methods, and overall budget needs. The result is a buildable, cost-effective plan that sets your project up for success.
Areas of Specialty
Preconstruction Management Proficiencies
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Budget Estimating
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Concept Visualization
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Construction Phasing
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Cost Tracking / Trending
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Design-Related Cost Decision Making
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Inter-trade Collaboration
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BIM Process Coordination
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Piping, Plumbing, and Sheet Metal Layout
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Preliminary Design
Our Preconstruction Team Will Support Your Project By
Managing Your Budget - Accurate forecasting and cost control from day one.
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Designing to Your Budget - Aligning design decisions with financial goals.
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Incorporating Constructibility - Ensuring designs translate seamlessly to the field.
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Exploring Value Engineering Options - Identifying alternatives that improve value without compromising quality.
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This approach delivers industry-leading design-phase management tailored to each project.
Why Design Assist?
By engaging our team early, clients gain a clearer picture of costs, constructability, and scheduling before construction begins. This proactive approach minimizes risk, reduces change orders, and ensures the project is delivered with the highest efficiency and value.