Whether considering a long-term lease or fee development build-to-suit, MDT is equipped to assist on projects in the advanced manufacturing, logistics/distribution, and high barrier to entry retail markets. Drawing from 100+ years of combined experience, our team is uniquely qualified to assist clients by leveraging in-house construction administration, modern construction practices, and a deep comprehension of public sector economic development programs.
Our “hands-on” approach to the successful delivery of turnkey development solutions brings unparalleled accountability to our clients in every aspect of the development process, including:
Project Feasibility
- Understand client requirements and objectives
- Assist in site evaluation to determine compliance with client requirements and facility layout
- Calculate ancillary development costs and schedule evaluation (entitlements, permit/impact/usage fees and timeline for issuance, etc.)
- Evaluate utility infrastructure
- Determine code requirements and zoning
- Produce conceptual site plan for client evaluation
- Provide preliminary total project cost estimate
- Coordinate with local economic development officials (if applicable)
Construction Procurement
- Confidentially negotiate site acquisition on behalf of client
- Conduct all necessary property due diligence
- Lead the development of design documents and facility specifications
- Identify and solicit qualified design and construction firms for design/build or design/bid procurement of construction services
- Develop and issue Request for Proposal to competitively procure construction services
- Conduct comprehensive bid analysis of construction bids
- Finalize total project cost and schedule
Construction Administration
- Oversee third party Construction Materials Testing agency reports
- Conduct regularly scheduled progress meetings on behalf of client
- Schedule and attend planning and design meetings with architect, engineer and contractor
- Coordinate and review submittals, Requests for Information and shop drawings
- Install and maintain job-site camera
- Review period billings versus project progress
- Monitor cost tracking and value management log
- Manage construction schedule
- Perform periodic inspections for design document compliance and quality workmanship
- Coordinate clients process equipment installation
Post-Construction Turnover
- Conduct punch list management and project close-out
- Transfer of building systems warranties
- Turnover of operating and equipment manuals
- Perform lease administration and ongoing tenant services
