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campus comprised of multiple buildings, single or multi-story. " We a re ex per ts in understa nding t he requ i rement s i n t he t heor y a nd applications of construction principles, irrelevant to the building type," Poresky says. " Whether you are building a new bu i ld i n g or renov at i n g a n ex i s t i n g space, you have a vision a nd expecta- tions of the project; completion dates, bud get s , qu a l it y a nd f u nc t ion a l it y, comfort and esthetics; you expect it done right. Granger Construction Company w i ll deliver those resu lts, exceeding your expectations!" Hea lthcare projects are specia lized, but Granger Construction's team has the depth of experience required. The archi- tect designs each project, develops the drawings and specifications providing a full understanding of the details needed to del iver exa ct ly what is i ntended . Gra nger Constr uction Compa ny ha s worked in collaboration with owners, faci lit y ma na gers a nd desig n tea ms to develop projects from conception to planning, budgeting, approva ls and then construction. The tea m concept is especia lly relevant in aiding clients who a re look i n g t o bu i ld , renovat e, expand or just reconfigure in an effort to solve a space constraint in a current faci lit y. Simi la r to tria ge the desig n team gathers facts to fully understand the cha l lenge, dia g nose a nd prevent potentia l side ef fects, exa mine cost, schedule and assemble the right team of subcontractors and suppliers. Then the team manages and monitors the process. The result is a hea lthcare project that meets or exceeds expectations in quality and function, while meeting schedule and budget goa ls. THE IMPORTANCE OF STRONG PARTNERSHIPS Interviewing and communicating with prospective construction companies and architects is important to ensure that the team understands, and is capable of delivering upon, the needs, budget and goals of the project. Selecting a contrac- tor for your project is as impor tant as selecting a doctor. "A successful professional contractor is built on the reputation a nd qua lity of the service that they have provided. Choosing a firm that has a demonstrated ability to take care of its clients from the onset of a project to well after completion is of paramount importance," Hanson says. "A contractor w i l l have a dem- onstrated ability to choose a nd lead a tea m of subcontracting professiona ls with a shared vision of expectations for achieving the design vision a nd build qua lity. Having the right contractor on board while the design process is ongoing can be a va luable tool in the design and budget process." Kowell and Poresky both agree that project management is key to a success- f ul bui ld a nd urge ow ners to inquire about a construction company's manage- ment, availability and background prior to negotiating a contract or entering into a competitive bid. Granger Construction ca ref u l ly screens a l l employees a nd ma kes sure to assign the right people to each job when using subcontractors and other laborers. They utilize sound techniques, and the right technolog y to " We are experts in understanding the requirements in the theory and applications of construction principles, irrelevant to the building type." — BOB PORESKY, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER FOR GRANGER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC. insure qua lity control, scheduling and overa ll management. "Sometimes compa nies overex tend themselves by taking on too many proj- ects at a time," Kowell says. "However, we are ver y conscious of capacity and ava ilabilit y of our subcontractors to insure that we will have the resources to complete an awarded project." "Once a project is awa rded, a proj- ect ma na ger a nd a f u l l-time, on-site superintendent are assigned to oversee the team," Poresky says. "The business development g roup stays involved as liaison in support of the project team. The team stays on task from the begin- ning to completion of the project." There is so much more to a project t h a n ju s t a low bid pr ic e . Gr a n ger Construction strives to meet or exceed client expectations by placing a focus on communication between owner, archi- tect and the entire construction team, through collaborative effor ts, ca reful ma nagement of the project a nd dem- onstration of their core va lues. Granger Construction is focused on expanding their involvement in hea lthca re con- struction throughout the region. T o l e a r n m o r e , v i s i t g ra n ge rc o m p a n i e s .c o m o r c a l l B o b Poresky at 315- 463-2700. n M D N E W S . C O M /// M D N E W S C E N T R A L N E W Y O R K ■ 2 019 1 3