THE DIRECT REPORT

DECEMBER 2024

The team at Direct Steel and Construction is eager to provide value engineered recommendations and vast experience to your project as a Construction Solutions Provider.

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Engaging a Commercial General Contractor / Construction Manager

Hiring a commercial General Contractor / Construction Manager is a critical decision for business owners embarking on construction or renovation projects. Here are the primary considerations to ensure the selection of a qualified and reliable contractor:

  • Licensing and Certification
  • Experience and Expertise
  • Reputation and References
  • Financial Stability
  • Project Management Capabilities
  • Transparency in Bidding
  • Communication and Compatibility
  • Safety Practices
  • Warranty and Post-Completion Support

By carefully considering these factors, you can mitigate risks, ensure project success, and build a strong partnership with the chosen general contractor / construction manager.

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Direct Steel and Construction is thrilled to be selected for the WBE Spotlight Series by the Women’s Business Development Center.

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Creating a building that meets your needs is the goal of Direct Steel and Construction.

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Direct Steel and Construction is a Construction Solutions Provider and has delivered great experiences for industrial, commercial, and government clients. Our team provides services which facilitate optimal end results including Strategic Facility Planning, Facility Assessment, Budgeting, Estimating, and Project Management throughout construction. Clients benefit from cost effective, aesthetically pleasing, energy efficient and environmentally sound buildings that facilitate a relationship among people, technology and space.

General Contractor

As a General Contractor, we work in cooperation with architects, designers, and end users in order to integrate the optimal technology into well-designed new buildings, additions, repairs, and remodeling.

Construction Management

As Construction Managers we provide budget analysis, facilitation of permit applications, preliminary scheduling, securing competitive trade contractor bids, clarification of scope, and we maintain and monitor oversight through final construction.

Owner's Representative

We proudly represent businesses as they seek to build or expand. We look at the customer’s design idea and align with constructability and budget in addition to other considerations. (ie. entitlement, incentives, etc.)

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