Construction Management ­

Universal Construction Company offers professional construction management services that are tailored to the size and complexity of any given project—and backed by a corporate commitment to excellence and total quality management. As a result of this commitment, we’ve developed a unique reservoir of skills with which to support our clients.

On complex assignments involving numerous projects and contractors, Universal Construction Company construction management services typically begin during design, and while included not limited too:

• Structuring Bid Packages for Lowest Cost Construction
• Monitoring and Coordinating Daily Construction Activities
• Schedule and Budget Evaluations
• Value Engineering
• Accuracy Checks on Cost Estimates
• Weighing Project Alternatives
• Constructability Reviews

General Contracting

­Universal Construction Company is an experienced general contractor and project management company based out of the state of Georgia. We have served as the general building contractor on commercial construction projects both small and large alike. Our experience in different types of commercial and industrial construction is just as diverse.

Over the years we’ve been the general construction contractor by which many projects have been successfully completed and where various methodologies have been used to ensure that we meet our client’s needs.

As an experienced professional construction company, we pride ourselves in the capabilities of being able to handle such projects that include new construction of an entire building or project. When we facilitate the job as the General Contractor of choice, we take seriously the fact that we are the primary point of responsibility for controlling construction costs and meeting the project schedule. Therefore, we assure our commitment be evident and remain focused on building quality buildings on time and in budget.

Infrastructure and Utilities

At Universal Construction Company of Georgia, we realize the essential importance of the availability and consideration of a thorough infrastructure and utilities plan as it is a prime role in the development process.
Infrastructure is generally expensive to construct and upgrade, requiring significant capital investment. Therefore it is important to consider these capital costs, as well as maintenance costs, when determining where development should be located and what that development should look like however only a company with experience and expertise will be able to outline a module suitable for your project.

Design and Build

In this day and age a different business model has become incredibly popular of the which contracts which are known as Design‐Build contracts allot for the construction team to facilitate the role of design‐builder. When we at Universal Construction Company facilitate this role we take on the responsibility for taking a concept developed by the owner, completing the detailed design, and then pending the owner’s approval on the design, proceed with construction.
Our staff of experienced design and construction professionals and team of consultants, both architects and engineers, allow us to guide the design process, control budget, and ensure schedule through single source control. This concept has been the foundation of our success, as we have delivered projects over the last 30 years for our values clients.

Green Buildings

Universal Construction Company is committed to the progression and increased adoption of sustainable construction practices throughout the industry. As a part of this effort, we will begin staff‐training in the theory and practice of green building, emphasizing the LEED rating system. We understand that Green buildings are not only good for the environment, they also provide immediate and long‐term economic benefits for developers, building owners and occupants. As an additive part of our commitment to have a positive impact on the communities we serve, we aim to aggressively promote sustainable development practices and to expand our capabilities and extend our leadership in this growing field.

Capital Planning and Asset Management

Identifying the capital project that offers the most benefit to your organization sometimes takes an outside perspective. Universal Construction Company collaborates with its clients to target and plan capital projects that best align with business plans and organizational goals.

With those factors and other important business drivers at the forefront, we can help define the criteria for your capital project and prioritize accordingly as well as engage in the systematic process of maintaining and upgrading real estate assets in a cost-effective manner that would work well for the property owners.