Shaw’s streamlined construction process guides projects from concept to completion with a clear, team-focused approach that minimizes risks and maximizes efficiency. By addressing land assessments, design considerations, and municipal requirements early on, Shaw ensures smoother transitions through each phase—reducing surprises and costly delays.
Our collaborative model keeps client goals at the forefront, enabling flexibility, faster decision-making, and stronger alignment with project priorities. This proactive approach delivers better outcomes compared to the traditional design-bid-build process, where gaps in communication and oversight can lead to unexpected challenges.
Traditional Design-Bid-Build Process
- Owner hires Designer and opens bids for contractors.
- Designers lack full understanding of construction processes.
- Limited collaboration with sub-contractors hinders innovation.
- Contractors only work from provided plans.
- Minimal insight into the client’s needs.
- Risk of unforeseen issues after breaking ground.
- Owner manages the entire process.
- Often not construction experts.
- Balancing construction with their primary business.
Shaw’s Streamlined Approach
- A linear, team-based process that adapts to project size and complexity.
- Land is assessed before the purchase agreement.
- Design considers sub-specialties early in the process.
- Municipal needs are addressed before permits are issued.
- Contractor stays aligned with client goals, allowing quick adjustments.
The Shaw Process
Fosters Innovation
Faster Construction
Lower Costs
Example Project Process: Capstone 35
- Initial planning to define project scope, budget, and timeline.
- Develop concept plan, work scope, and budget range.
- Set milestone timeline.
- Assess site, design, structural, mechanical, and electrical needs.
- End with an initial proposal, confirming client interest.
Focus on design approval, material review, and financing.
- Initial Design: Visualize the building and its environmental impact.
- Municipal Approval: Submit site plans, attend planning meetings.
- Material Review: Identify and secure needed materials.
- Secure Financing & Sign Contract: Provide comprehensive plans, schedules, and firm pricing to assist in securing financing.
Finalize all construction details and secure necessary approvals.
- Confirm exact dimensions and finalize materials/interior design.
- Submit final plans to municipalities for permits.
- Secure materials and schedule trades.
Emphasis on communication, quality, and safety throughout the build.
- Project Manager and Superintendent collaborate daily.
- Frequent site visits to ensure quality, safety, and adherence to schedule.
- Weekly updates and progress meetings keep everyone informed.
Seamless transition to occupancy. Move in and start using the new space.