Our Process
Years of experience, growth, and a continuous improvement mindset allow us to deliver incredible results. From the first handshake to the final clean and handover, our job is to take care of our clients every step of the way. Trust is a big deal to us, and that means going beyond the design plans to deliver something exceptional. Our proven methodology helps us make this happen.
Consultation
1
This about getting to know you and your project. By understanding your desired outcomes, we can set the compass in the right direction and build from there.
During consultation we’ll have you walk us through your brand, project objectives and ideal budget. This foundational understanding helps set the project in motion.
We’ll arrange for a site visit to ensure you are starting off with the most viable space option – a feasibility study – which can be especially helpful prior to purchasing. If your initial plan is not the best option, we can offer to locate and provide a budget on workable spaces prior to getting too far into the design and logistics. We want to ensure we are matching your objectives with reality.
The consultation phase also allows us to consider the team we will build to deliver on the project, everything from architects and designers down to electricians and plumbers. In this step we’ll also determine permitting requirements and other vital details to move into the next steps.
Design
2
We can take the lead on providing design services and work with several recognized firms that will help visualize your project plans. If you have a design package already established, we can work with your preferred consultants to bring the plan to life.
This step is about working through the design intent and ensuring it can be achieved within the established budget. The right team of designers, architects, decorators and consultants is at our fingertips, and together we will tailor your design to the venue, establishing the best concept and plans.
Leading Edge can also manage design intent. Foundational to this – and one of our strengths – is offering innovative techniques that ensure design and budget are cohesive without significant compromise to the design’s integrity. We identify issues with a solutions-based approach – it’s fundamental to how we work.
Pre-Construction
3
Smart construction is about engaging the right people early and establishing a course of action at the outset that ensures success. With the design signed off, this step is about building the internal plan and project team, and tendering to sub-trades – in short, it’s about ensuring the project is ready to kick-off for the construction phase.
The following steps are integral to this phase:
- Solidifying permits for smooth workflow
- Managing insurance and bonding
- Providing accurate and competitive cost-estimating
- Tendering to our extensive list of pre-qualified trades
- Value engineering is done throughout the project to optimize your investment
- Establishing a detailed schedule and holding our team accountable to the milestones and timelines identified
- Administration using a cloud-based project management software to keep each project organized with readily accessible information
Construction
4
This is where we really shine. Our passion for construction is apparent from the time we mobilize to the final nail hammered. The infectious nature of our enthusiasm has clients enjoying the same sense of accomplishment as we move through this stage.
When we are actively in the construction phase of the projet, we are unwavering in our commitment to the schedule and delivering project requirements. This, our quality workmanship and our transparent, solutions-based approach is our competitive advantage. Within this process we ensure:
- A safe and clean work environment that complies with Alberta Occupational Health and Safety both protects our crew and enhances productivity
- A dedicated project manager and site supervisor
- We allocate and mobilize superior in-house labourers, carpenters and trades specific to the project
- Our in-house millwork allows us to maintain tight timelines
- We strictly adhere to timelines and schedule and have a proven tracking record of meeting aggressive timelines without compromising quality
- Project management through ProCore to ensure all project work is captured for the duration of the schedule
Post-Construction
5
Bottom line, we stand behind our work – and it’s no coincidence we have repeat clientele. When your doors open, we’re there to make sure everything is running smoothly and, long after construction is complete, we are available to maintain the essence of design and construction. Your success is our success and we celebrate this new endeavour with you!
With the dust settled and cleaned up, and you have moved into your new space, we want to make sure everything is running as planned. We are relentless with quality assurance because we take pride in our clients and projects so with construction complete, our workmanship warranty kicks in. After you get a feel for your new space, we can also offer post-project support for any additional construction aspect that could benefit you. Let us know – we’re here to partner for the long-term, after all.
Explore the Steps
Our sustainable and thorough process leaves no stone unturned. Part of that includes working within your timelines and budget – large or small – and being transparent and thorough from start to finish. Regardless of project scope, how we work remains the same and that means looking beyond the drawings to ensure that expectation meets reality while the desired outcome remains intact. We welcome challenges by offering innovative solutions; ensure regular communications throughout; are relentless meeting timelines and milestones; and when everything is wrapped up, celebrate in your successes – after all, we’re a team!
Our process guarantees clients feel complete confidence leaving their project in our capable hands, and our step-by-step approach aids in transparency and collaboration as we advance through the work.
1
Consultation
This about getting to know you and your project. By understanding your desired outcomes, we can set the compass in the right direction and build from there.
2
Design
We can take the lead on providing design services and work with several recognized firms that will help visualize your project plans. If you have a design package already established, we can work with your preferred consultants to bring the plan to life.
3
Pre-Construction
Smart construction is about engaging the right people early and establishing a course of action at the outset that ensures success. With the design signed off, this step is about building the internal plan and project team, and tendering to sub-trades – in short, it’s about ensuring the project is ready to kick-off for the construction phase.
4
Construction
This is where we really shine. Our passion for construction is apparent from the time we mobilize to the final nail hammered. The infectious nature of our enthusiasm has clients enjoying the same sense of accomplishment as we move through this stage.
5
Post-Construction
Bottom line, we stand behind our work – and it’s no coincidence we have repeat clientele. When your doors open, we’re there to make sure everything is running smoothly and, long after construction is complete, we are available to maintain the essence of design and construction. Your success is our success and we celebrate this new endeavour with you!
