Welty brings our expertise to every project; from a minor renovation, to an expansion, to a new building — or an entire campus of new buildings.
But just to give you an idea of how we add value to every step, let's walk through a simplified outline of constructing a hospital.
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Even before you decide to build, Welty can assist you as a consultant to help develop a Master Plan. We can even help in areas like funding, and meeting diversity goals.
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Once your organization has settled on a project — what and where to build — the next question is, "How much will it cost?" This can be difficult to nail down. Without closely monitoring all processes, the bottom line can be a moving target right up until move-in. Welty will never let that happen to you. Your project will come within budget. How do we know? Because 100% of Welty's projects come within budget.
How can we be so sure? For one thing, we start working with you, and with healthcare planners, market analysts, land use planners, architects and engineers as early as possible to make sure the budget can be met. And we review progress every single day to make sure it is met.
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One of the most important steps is to prioritize the initiative. We scrutinize every aspect of the project. But more importantly, everyone on our team learns how the details fit into the "big picture." So no matter what may come up, all efforts are focused on achieving that successful outcome.
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In this step you'll select a Delivery Method. There are several ways the major players can interact with each other. Each model has its benefits and drawbacks. Since Welty works in all of them, we can help you make an honest assessment. A clear look at your goals, your budget and your timeline will suggest the best course.
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The Design stage is where things really start to get interesting. And Welty is right there, testing the drawings and specs against the budget, working with the architect, helping to identify value and cost implications early. This helps to develop a decision-making mechanism, empowering you to make informed decisions.
Anytime you're building, you want to be sure you're jumping through all the hoops; not just building codes, but funding requirements from your donors, and other obligations. Welty does, too.
And with tools like Constructability Reviews, you'll know in advance that your facilities will be easy to maintain and energy-efficient. With our LEED®-accredited and ASHE-certified staff, we'll check that LEED and other quality requirements are met — and often find ways to improve the project for very little cost.
Many builders list "experience" as a benefit, as they should. But Welty thoughtfully and precisely brings our experience to bear on your project.
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Preconstruction starts to solidify all the critical work we've done in the planning phase. Requirements become schedules, questions become answers, and preparation becomes progress.
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One noteworthy element of preconstruction is soliciting bids. Here Welty advances quality and reduces cost by using local tradesmen whenever possible. They want to work with us on future jobs, so they're not tempted to make a quick buck and run. And they don't have to ship supplies from Timbuktu, so transportation costs are minimal. Plus, area subcontractors have an emotional investment in our community — just like Welty — just like you.
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When we start construction, you and Welty have already done most of the work. The intense level of planning we do, saves a lot of headaches when actual building begins.
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All during construction Welty is checking timelines, meeting regularly with members of the team, communicating, reporting, and streamlining. We proactively head off potential obstacles. When the occasional surprise happens, we deal with it aggressively so it doesn't endanger the quality, the budget or the timeline.
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Then when it's time to move in, Welty will help with that, too. We'll make sure that the move goes swiftly, your downtime is minimized, and everyone knows how to run the new building systems.
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Post-construction, Welty is still there with our assurances. And we'll be back in 9 months to give everything a thorough inspection once again.
That's our story — or a greatly simplified version of it. It ends well, with your donors, staff and clients delighted in the new building; with you relieved, and with everyone at Welty proud to be a part of bringing your vision to life.
After all, you're the healers.
