Maximize Project Success with Early Engagement of Dearborn Companies

• Identification of Potential Pitfalls: When involved from the outset, we can provide an external perspective that often identifies potential design and logistical pitfalls, preventing scheduling delays and budget overruns. For instance, during the late planning stages of a large-scale construction project, after evaluating the initial scope, we identified a transloading opportunity for a large vessel being delivered to the site. This allowed the contractor to avoid unnecessary ground stabilization and protective measures from the original plans, thereby preventing disruptive and expensive modifications.
• Increased Communication Between All Stakeholders: Early involvement ensures that there is increased communication between all stakeholders, critical for the success of any project. Being part of the project from the beginning allows Dearborn to facilitate a dialogue that keeps everyone from contractors to clients well-informed about project developments and decisions. This proactive communication helps in averting misunderstandings while uniting parties towards shared goals. By encouraging all stakeholders to participate in discussions with us, expectations and schedules are clarified, allowing for timely adjustments.
• Budget for Bids: Early engagement allows for more effective planning and allocation of resources, increasing the likelihood of an accurate final bid. We encourage clients to connect with us for project bid numbers one to two years out. Though we don’t have a crystal ball, our extensive experience provides more accurate budgetary numbers that often line up closely with actual invoicing.
• Innovative Solutions for Complex Challenges: Early input often results in innovative engineering solutions that tackle complex challenges efficiently. Recently, a project involving a large electrical unit with several unknowns required a unique approach for removal and transportation. Dearborn’s proposed hoisting solution, which differed significantly from the contractor’s initial plan, was ultimately implemented as engineered, exceeding all stipulated requirements.

• Reduced Costs Through Avoidance of Expedited Fees: Engaging Dearborn early in the planning phase can help avoid the high costs associated with expedited services required when decisions are delayed. A recent project involved a client who incurred significant additional costs by engaging engineering services too late, necessitating rush charges for structural assessments and rapid design modifications to meet a project deadline.
• Compliance and Risk Mitigation: Engaging Dearborn from the initial phases ensures that all projects meet industry standards and regulatory requirements. Since the mid-2000’s, in certain cities, it is required to collect subsurface data for anomalies such as vaulted sidewalks, washouts, and utility vaults before setting up a crane. Our comprehensive approach to data collection, analysis, and engineering not only improves safety and risk mitigation but also ensures compliance with local regulations.

By incorporating Dearborn Companies early in your project, you leverage our expertise to enhance project efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure compliance, significantly boosting your chances for successful project completion.