When it comes to spending money, most people would prefer to stretch their dollars as much as possible. Those looking to complete construction projects are no different. Building structures that fulfill a person’s vision can be costly. Disruptions in the supply chain and labor shortages over the past year haven’t helped project owners or construction crews maximize budgets.

Still, there is one solution that can help you get the most bang for your buck. Value engineering allows the general contractor, along with the entire team of designers, subcontractors, and material vendors, to present options for various components with the savings associated with each.  

When utilizing value engineering, the goal is to find the best products or processes for the cost without risking quality.  Areas our team at Leon Williams Contractors focuses on are:

• Structure types and materials – We compare different materials and structures to make construction quicker, easier, and more affordable.
• Fixtures and finishes – There are typically more affordable alternatives to flooring, millwork, lighting, and plumbing fixtures that will provide the same level of finish as a specified product.
• Everyone likes flashy features, but they always come at a price and oftentimes make the building less efficient. To help minimize the budget, we will make recommendations on planned features that limit usability and adds unnecessary costs and lead times to a project.
• Systems – Oftentimes, there is a more streamlined way that the installers will see to provide a building system.  Other times, certain subcontractors may receive better pricing from one brand vs the original designer’s brand.   
• Because we tackle problems as a group, we can locate pain points in a project and add features that can address them accordingly. This helps minimize cost and save time on the project.

As the Maryville commercial construction expert, we have 30-plus years of experience in using value engineering to help clients across East Tennessee. From office renovations to building restaurants and city office buildings, we are committed to always providing the highest quality and value to our clients. If you are ready to get your next project started while utilizing the benefits of value engineering, give our experts a call at (865) 982-1734.