What to Expect When Partnering With SunBelt Construction

SunBelt Construction is a full service design/build timber construction company. At SunBelt we use a turn key approach to building our timber bridges, boardwalks, piers and other structures. This turn key approach includes structural engineered designs, high quality materials, specialized equipment, skilled labor, and experienced management for the complete construction of your timber structure. We know that each project is unique and we want to be sure that your project receives the proper attention required to create a superior structure that will not only meet, but exceed your expectations. Here we have outlined a typical project lifecycle that you can expect when you choose SunBelt as you timber construction specialist.

Pre Construction Phase

The first step in partnering with SunBelt is to contact one of our highly trained project specialists. At this point we will discuss your project and get an idea of the scope involved. This information will allow us to prepare a cost estimate for you to review. This step also allows us to evaluate your project and see how through our value engineering we may be able to offer cost saving alternatives.

After discussing the project scope we will then arrange a meeting for one of our Field Managers to do a site visit. During this visit we will establish and confirm the necessary elevations, centerlines, takeoffs, soil conditions, and layout. This will ensure minimal change orders throughout the entire construction process.

After completing our site visit we will then issue a project contract specific to the details involved in your job. After a contract is executed we will include your project on our construction schedule, issue purchase orders for materials, and finalize the structural design. Once the design is finalized you will be sent a set of drawings to approve. A structural engineer, licensed in the state of your project, will prepare final signed and sealed designs ensuring the integrity of your structure. If construction permits have not already been applied for this would then be the next step.

SunBelt will coordinate the delivery of these materials to coincide with the arrival of our construction crews. This will allow for us to begin construction on the very first day we are on site.

Construction Phase

On day one our crew will arrive with all required tools and equipment and will be able to begin construction. Our construction foreman will walk the site with our crew and confirm the site survey. Our crew will then begin the layout process including the elevation and path of your structure. At this point you will be given the opportunity to authorize construction to begin.

We have created a presentation to familiarize you with our building technique. Please take a moment to review our Bridge Building Tutorial to gain an understanding of how we build our structures. This presentation will detail our typical construction process and explain how we build our structures from the top enabling for minimal environmental impact.

Our Field Manager reports daily on the construction progress to our Project Team. This allows us to confirm that the construction is adhering to the design and enables us to monitor the progress and ensure a timely completion of your structure.

Post Construction Phase

Once the construction is complete our Project Team will schedule a final walk through with you to address any concerns you may have about the final product. At this time we will perform any requested adjustments or repairs.

Once the final walk through is complete our Project team will issue your Product Warranty. Our Product Warranty is one year for all pedestrian structures less than a 10 ton load capacity and three years for all vehicular products over a 10 ton load capacity.

Included in these final documents will be your Service Evaluation Form. We ask that you take a moment to complete this form. We value your feedback to help us further improve our performance.

Our Project team will also schedule a six month walk through with you. At this time we will perform all necessary repairs that are a result of material defects or workmanship at no charge to you. This is done to ensure the vitality of your structure.

At this time we will request a formal sign off and acceptance of the structure. This will complete the project life cycle.

This is what can be expected for a “typical” construction project. Feel free to contact one of our Project Specialists to begin you project lifecycle today.