A Higher Level of Design/Build

Advantage: Time Savings
The Jim Pankow Process saves our clients time, money and headaches. Here’s how… Our process saves you time in a few different ways, starting with the design and pricing stage.  Because our Project Managers, Estimators, and Architects are all employed by Jim Pankow Inc., we have the luxury of providing a Guaranteed Maximum Price months earlier than our 'traditional' competitors.  Second, we save you time by fast-tracking the final construction documents and often filing for an early construction permit.  Third, we save you time by starting construction prior to all construction documents being finished. Why should you wait to start building the foundation just because interior finishes haven’t been decided? A very important luxury of Design/Build is being able to break ground prior to picking paint colors. This is only possible with our Design/Build process. Design/Bid/Build simply does not allow for this time and money savings. The Jim Pankow Process allows for construction start literally months earlier than design/bid/build.  We take Design/Build to the next level!

If time = money in your business, this process will get you back to making money sooner than any other building project delivery system.  Period.
 

Advantage: Accountability
Every step in our process is mapped out and each task is assigned an owner and a due date. It is easy for the Project Director to know exactly what stage your project is in - and exactly when the next task is due in order to take it to the next stage. A tentative schedule is laid out very early in the planning process and as things develop due dates are established and an overall project completion date is finalized. Because of this extremely detailed process it is very hard for any team member to ‘drop the ball’ on their tasks. Finishing project on time and within budget constraints is something we are very proud of! Look at our track record next to our competitor’s – there’s no comparison. Because we are the designers and the builders, there is no finger pointing.  The 'traditional' design/bid/build project delivery is always comprised of at least two different firms protecting their own interests. Always. Even when an architectural firm and a general contractor “partner” with each other and call themselves "Design/Build", there is a binding contract between them. Contracts, by definition, are protecting interests from the two separate companies. Being the designer and builder – everyone on the Jim Pankow Team has the same goal in mind: Delivering the absolute best building to our clients - with exciting designs, on time, and within budget constraints.
 

Advantage: Quality
Our field crews are second to none. We have 30-years of proven history - we recruit, train and retain the best craftsmen in the industry. A tour of any of our buildings will prove this. Our field crew members are a true construction team. They have been working side by side with each other for a long time – in some cases 30 years. Just like any team, the longer you work with each other the better you operate. Our field crews are truly the best in the business – ask any of our past clients for a referral and a tour of their building.

Take a close look at the masonry, concrete, steel, and carpentry… You will see great attention to detail and long-lasting quality!

Currently we employ 70 dedicated professionals and tradesmen who share the passion for design and building excellence. Above and beyond our resume of past projects completed, we are extremely proud of our employee retention. As of 2007, 53% of our people have been with Jim Pankow for 6+ years. 28% have been loyal to the company for 11+ years. And 20 of us have been here for more than 16-years.