What to Expect When
Partnering with Tropical Construction
Tropical Construction is a full service design/build timber construction company. At Tropical 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 life-cycle that you can
expect when you choose Tropical as you timber
construction specialist.
Pre Construction Phase
The first
step in partnering with Tropical 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.
Tropical 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.
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.
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