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Mr. Abeloe and his staff produce between $10 and $25 million worth of construction annually.  The requirements for accuracy, thoroughness, timeliness, and efficient design solutions are met under our office's close supervision.

Our work in the private sector is extensive.  Our forte has been the ability to work closely with our client, to analyze specific requirements of the client, and to develop solutions compatible with the site, ergonomics, energy efficienct, sustainable and green methods, and the allowable budget.  Our work with design, construction management, construction documents, job observation and facility management has brought a City of Medford Design Excellence Award for the Medford Center project.  The scope of work for the Medford Center included working with major and local tenants to overseeing a million dollars worth of site work.  Our first LEED project — Silver LEED for the Siskiyou Medical building — is very important for our firm.

PLANS / SPECIFICATIONS

Our firm has been involved in green, healthy, and energy efficient projects for fourteen years.  Quality control and attention to detail have allowed us to produce the most technically competent drawings possible.  With computerized specifications, use of comprehensive checklists, and rigorous cross checking, we have successfully reduced the construction problems resulting from incomplete or inaccurate drawings.  By maintaining marked up sets of construction phase drawings, we are able to avoid repetitive mistakes by referring to these drawings for future projects.

CONSTRUCTION PHASE EXPERTISE

It is our policy to have the Project Architect personally conduct construction observation, normally on a weekly basis for local projects.  Only the Project Architect has the in-depth knowledge of all project details to adequately monitor the Contractor's work.  If problems arise on the job, we have the experience and temperament to resolve these problems in the most equitable manner.  We clearly communicate with both the Owner and the Contractor during this phase so that all parties are aware of the important issues.

ESTIMATING AND COST CONTROL

A particular strong point of our firm is our attention to project cost control.  We recognize our client's need for accurate construction cost estimates, and responsible design to complete their project within budget.  To this end, we maintain careful records of cost data from previous projects.  We also subscribe to several publications that provide cost data or typical building types constructed in the Northwest.  In addition, we will employ a general contractor with experience in commercial and residential construction to provide greater estimating accuracy.

We make use of the Dodge Computer Preliminary Estimating Service, and will retain a professional cost estimating consultant if required by our client.  Through the years of experience, we have developed a "feel" for designing buildings which are compatible with our client's budget limitations.  While recognizing budget limitations, we employ value engineering and life cycle costing to insure a quality product.  Our record for quality, cost control, scheduling, estimates and minimum change orders is top rate.  The best method for verifying this point is to contact our references.

RESOURCES ORGANIZATION

Our office computer system, in use since 1980, gives us the capability to accurately update and reproduce the large volume of information required in complex construction projects.  Our staff is always composed of the most technically competent personnel available, the number of personnel being adjusted to reflect the current workload.  We maintain a complete architectural library, and subscribe to numerous trade journals to keep us abreast of significant changes in current architectural knowledge.

Our standard procedure is to have the same Architect handle all phases of the project, from initial programming, through working drawings to observation of the construction.  This system maintains a steady, accurate flow of communication, and insures that all project requirements are met.

Being a local and a multiple member firm allows us quick response to the contractor's questions, Owner questions and job observation.  Our firm is a strong believer in a well-organized job superintendent's office as a requirement coupled with timely submission of submittals and shop drawings.  Please review the large quantity and large size of projects listed in our resume as this list best describes our experience and capabilities.

We pride ourselves upon technical competency, and have a solid history of projects completed on time, in budget and with limited change orders.  Our firm's ability to travel, coupled with being licensed in multiple states, will allow us to expand our services to a larger geographical area.  Our promise is to deliver the highest quality service possible.   With a majority of our work in the private sector, deadlines are a common occurrence for us and each is equally important.  Availability to meet with the client is an important aspect when working with tight time-lines.

SPECIALIZED PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE

The firm has a proven record of success, and has confirmed our ability to fulfill our client's goals.

Areas of expertise include Medical Offices, Office Buildings, Restaurants, Financial Institutions, Educational Buildings, Mercantile Buildings, Remodels, Religious Buildings, Newspaper Facilities, Multi-Family Residential and Custom Homes.  We are competent interior designers, serve as expert witnesses in trials, perform feasibility studies, construction management and facility management.

DESIGN PHILOSOPHY

At the heart of our design philosophy is the belief that successful design is a result of placing the needs of the client first.  Our completed buildings exhibit a careful blending of creative design, empathy with the functional and aesthetic requirements of the client, and budget control.  Our goal is to approach each new project with enthusiasm and the determination to please our clients.  We have demonstrated our ability to solve problems through a combination of flexibility and broad experience.  Our philosophy is to minimize problems by carefully confronting them when they arise.  Our completed designs are aesthetically pleasing, inexpensive to maintain, and energy efficient.