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Oswald understands that every development
and construction project is unique and the process used to deliver a
completed
facility might require an alternative to
conventional delivery methods. By providing customized, client driven
solutions, Oswald is able to address the uniqueness of every project and
ensure the goals and objectives are being met. These client driven
solutions are based on trust, honesty, transparency, and collaboration as
well as offering our clients alternatives such as Green Building, Lean
Construction, Integrated Project Delivery and Building Information Modeling.
These solutions create value for our clients by increasing cost savings,
accelerating project schedules, and delivering better functioning
facilities.
Incorporating sustainable building practices and materials into a project is
not just good for the environment; it can benefit an owner’s bottom line and
overall building functionality. Oswald's LEED® Accredited Professionals (APs)
work with owners to implement green features into their buildings, whether
they are pursuing
LEED® Certification
or simply looking to reduce the cost of building maintenance. Our LEED®
APs are active members of the
Cincinnati Chapter of the U. S. Green Building Council,
which keeps them informed of the most current sustainable building
practices.
Lean Construction is a project delivery
method designed to maximize value through the reduction of waste. Lean
Construction is based on the same fundamentals that Toyota implemented in
automobile manufacturing. Oswald recognizes that many factors can
negatively impact project value, such as: waiting for other trades to finish
work; purchasing excess construction materials; and performing remedial
trade work. To address these issues, Oswald implements Lean Construction
methods, which result in increased value for our clients. Lean Construction
often uses BIM software and Integrated Project Delivery to maximize value
and eliminate waste.
IPD is an alternative to the traditional
design-bid-build construction project. In an IPD project, the owner,
architect, contractor and certain trade contractors enter into a single
shared agreement at the outset of a project. This is done to leverage the
knowledge and expertise of all team members and technologies. Although each
party is responsible for its defined scope of work, IPD demands that the
parties collaborate and share ideas, therefore expanding the value they
provide throughout the project lifecycle. Oswald encourages owners to
participate in IPD because cost savings are increased, project errors are
reduced and the work is completed in a collaborative environment when
compared to other delivery methods.
Oswald offers its client the latest technology in order to deliver a better
building for its clients. BIM software, a recent development in project
delivery software, allows clients to view a 3-D image of their building
prior to the commencement of construction. These 3-D models often reveal
problems with building design and layout that may go undetected through the
review of blueprints. BIM allows Oswald to detect design problems before a
job starts, therefore saving its clients valuable time and money.
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