General Contracting

Design & Engineering

The foundation of any successful construction project starts with thoughtful planning and precise engineering. Your general contractor will coordinate all aspects of the building design to ensure functionality, efficiency, and compliance.

What’s included:

• Full coordination of the building design
• Structural planning and review*
• Utility connections and site access planning
• Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing layout
• Ensuring code compliance*
• Permitting coordination and approvals*
• Establishing finished floor elevations*
• General building layout and footprint planning

Items marked with an asterisk indicate direct support from FBi Buildings.

Procurement

A well-timed procurement process keeps your project on schedule and avoids costly delays. Your general contractor is responsible for sourcing materials, coordinating deliveries, and securing trusted subcontractors to keep construction moving smoothly.

What’s included:

• Ordering long lead-time items (e.g., windows and doors)*
• Coordinating material orders to align with the project schedule*
• Providing on-site staging areas for delivered materials
• Managing additional equipment needs and ensuring they are on-site when needed*
• Hiring reputable, qualified subcontractors for specialized trades
  

Items marked with an asterisk indicate direct support from FBi Buildings.

Communication & Coordination

Clear and consistent communication is critical to a successful construction project. Your general contractor acts as the central point of contact, ensuring that everyone—from the owner to subcontractors—is informed, aligned, and moving forward.

What’s included:

• Keeping the owner informed on progress, updates, and issues
• Ensuring all contractors and trades are updated and coordinated
• Managing and documenting any change orders
• Being readily available—ideally on-site—to answer questions in real time
• Addressing contractor questions related to building design and plans

Construction Management

Overseeing day-to-day activity on the job site is a key role of the general contractor. From managing the schedule to coordinating trades and handling site logistics, they ensure everything stays on track and runs efficiently.

What’s included:

• Driving and maintaining the overall project schedule
• Coordinating the sequencing and timing of trades
• Managing delays due to weather, inspections, or other unforeseen issues
• Overseeing material staging zones for optimal site flow
• Planning equipment travel paths to reduce disruption and risk
• Handling general conditions items such as dumpsters, port-a-johns, and temporary utilities

Safety Enforcement

A safe job site protects everyone involved and helps prevent costly delays. Your general contractor is responsible for maintaining safety standards and ensuring all workers follow proper procedures throughout the build.

What’s included:

• Providing builder’s risk insurance coverage*
• Ensuring job site compliance with OSHA safety guidelines*
• Maintaining a clean and organized job site throughout construction*
  

Items marked with an asterisk indicate direct support from FBi Buildings.

Cost Control

Staying on budget is just as important as staying on schedule. Your general contractor plays a key role in managing costs, tracking allowances, and preventing budget overruns throughout the project.

What’s included:

• Managing contractor invoices and payment schedules
• Overseeing allowance items such as cabinets, flooring, fixtures, and finishes
• Hiring reputable, cost-conscious contractors
• Expediting potential delays that could increase overall project costs*
  

Items marked with an asterisk indicate direct support from FBi Buildings.