Our Analyze-Innovate-Construct process consistently produces high value solutions. The following stories give you an idea of what you can expect when AIC is on your team.

How do you build a 54 unit urban courtyard home project for 25% less than all other estimates without sacrificing quality, function and timely completion? BelVedere is a unique and imaginative contemporary expression of the oldest form of human urban settlement, dating back thousands of years. Unable to find a contractor who could meet the budget and time constraints of this project, the developer challenged us to find a way to make this much needed project a reality. Our extensive review and analysis of the plans, along with the functional and design goals for the project, uncovered multiple opportunities to reduce cost while maintaining or enhancing the desired outcome. In addition to the cost and time constraints, financing restraints required that the individual buildings, 13 in total, be ready for sale and occupancy prior to the completion of the total project. Working closely with the architect, owner and a carefully selected team of subs, we were able to commit to a firm budget that met all constraints and was 25% lower than previous estimates. Using an "assembly line" process and a collaborative approval process with the architect, city, owners and subs, we were able to complete the project on budget, on time, and with homes occupied pre-project completion. What impact did these tight constraints have on the quality of the finished project? We think Jim Folkman, Executive Director of the Homebuilders Association of Central New Mexico, has the best answer. "The Urban Revitalization Award is one of the more important awards we give out each year. It has become a soundly accepted idea that well-done and imaginative infill projects near our urban core have great market appeal and offer a housing alternative that is becoming increasingly popular. It seems particularly fitting that Rob Dickson and his team should win this prestigious award, given the significant contribution they have made to the revitalization of our downtown area." This significant contribution also led to the 2008 NAIOP Award of Excellence for Mixed Use Development. Project Location: 301 Arno NE Albuquerque, NM 87102 Owner: Belvedere, LLC Architect: Hartman Majewski Design Group Back to top

Home grown and nationally recognized McKee Wallwork Cleveland Advertising Agency decided it was time to create a unique "signature" space. The challenge was to build a 12,000 square foot office building designed to promote and enhance creativity and collaboration while achieving the environmentally responsible LEED silver certification. Although completion time was a consideration, the "signature" design criteria and LEED certification took priority. Extensive research and analysis helped us to understand MWC's collaborative and creative work processes and develop innovative solutions for aesthetically pleasing, cost reducing, energy efficient and inspiring work spaces. The overall environment is very organic with light filled atriums, natural ventilation, curvilinear hallways, open workspaces and grand circular staircases. The power of this organic design to enhance creativity and collaboration is fully realized with the high level of craftsmanship achieved in executing the demanding construction details and finishes. The engineering of the steel and the complex calculations required to create the building's geometric curves and angles added a few months to the completion time. The success of the finished product in meeting the design goals while being completed at 28% under budget left no doubt that the time spent was well worth it. Since completion utility costs are running 40% below projected usage and are an added bonus. This building is a perfect example of how a concerted team effort on a design build project can result in an outstanding, unique and environmentally responsible building that significantly contributes to the ongoing redevelopment of this cultural community. The significance of this achievement was officially recognized by winning the 2008 NAIOP Merit Award for Small Office Building. Project Location: 1030 18th St NW Albuquerque, NM 87102 Owner: McKee, Wallwork and Cleveland Architect: Environmental Dynamics Back to top

Moving an existing retail business is risky for any owner, especially in the spa and beauty industry, where expensive fixtures and furnishings need to be relocated and extended downtime is prohibitively expensive. Facing a five-month timeline to design and build the new space, as well as relocate her existing facilities, and knowing her style and vision for the new space was larger than her budget, the owner and her architect approached us with this significant challenge. Working closely with the architect and owner, we prioritized the decisions that needed to be made earliest to allow construction to move forward while final design decisions were being made. Careful consideration was given to integrating the existing fixtures and furnishings into the design while considering the functionality and infrastructure requirements of the new space. Extensive research, collaboration and innovative design created "special" elements that provided the most impact while allowing less expensive materials to become the background. Strategic use of these high-end finishes, such as the stainless steel counter top and suspended curved soffit, convey a sense of elegance typically only achieved with a much larger budget. Chez D'or continued their daily operations while the new space was being prepared to receive the relocated items. The final relocation process resulted in less than one week of downtime. The project was completed on time and within the original construction budget. The innovative integration of existing fixtures and furnishings resulted in an affordable elegance that exceeded expectations. The public response to the space has been overwhelmingly positive and the word-of-mouth referrals have resulted in a 15% increase in revenue. Project Location: 401 Central NE Albuquerque, NM 87102 Owner: Chez D'Or Architect: Mullen Heller Back to top

How do you repair a deteriorating drain for an Olympic size aluminum swimming pool 20' below the surface without exposing the land mass around the pool structure? The challenge presented to us was to correct the drainage problem without disturbing the enclosed field house, concrete deck areas or the aluminum pool shell. The engineers suggested we excavate around the pool and shore up the building to prevent a collapse. This was certainly not an option the owner would accept or could afford with a very limited repair budget and an upcoming swim team to train. With these constraints in mind, our project management team forensically analyzed the available options and developed a repair method not conventionally considered for this condition. We had directionally drilled in the past to locate and install underground utilities, and believed that this method would prove to be the most cost effective and provide minimal impact to the facility during construction. Not only was this method successful on the first attempt, but we were able to complete the project below the limited budget the school had available and ahead of schedule. In a post construction meeting the owners had one interesting question for us: "Why didn't we think of that?" Project Location: 2312 Arenal SW Albuquerque, NM 87105 Owner: Bernalillo County Architect: Hartman Majewski Design Group Back to top

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