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ECI Procurement

Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) is a contracting method which enables our company to become involved early in your project. The benefits are the ability to cap construction costs and enable construction to start earlier while the design documentation is being completed.

ECI enables Focus Building Company to provide early advice on pricing, design, programming and construction methodology to add immediate value while the design is being developed.

As the client, our ECI engagement will allow you to:

Obtain early pricing to provide more certainty on project viability
Gain valuable input on design as it is being developed
Create transparency by using open trade pricing
Complete the project faster compared with other forms of procurement
Retain flexibility and have the time to accommodate value engineering
Enjoy a collaborative relationship to achieve the best possible project outcome
Retain the choice of final form of contract

Cost Planning

The starting point for any project is a cost estimate. We are pleased to provide this upfront service without cost or obligation to the project owner.

We relish the challenge of providing accurate construction cost estimates at the concept stage of a project. This input can start at the feasibility stage to assist in the evaluation of land use and building options. Once the concept is finalised, our cost planning can give you a measure of financial certainty.

Our skilled estimating team and our subcontractors draw on years of experience compiling bids for a diverse range of projects. We hold long established relationships with suppliers to ensure competitive prices from the best qualified people.

Design Management

Our input at the planning and design development stages will always contribute to the success of a project.

As part of your design team, we can advise you on the cost planning, programming, construction methodology and contracting format. Early contractor involvement will ensure the design team fully considers the best building techniques, materials and systems available.

Alternatively, we can perform the design management role as part of a complete design and construct package. With a design and construct approach we work alongside you to understand and help define your needs before delivering innovative and cost-efficient construction solutions

Construction

Our can-do attitude, expertise and streamlined systems ensure we can deliver the most complex projects.

We have a background in all sectors of the commercial and industrial building industry and all modes of project delivery. We are comfortable working in whatever contracting format you choose – conventional tender, ECI, design and construct or managing contractor.

Regardless of the contracting format, we believe in an open partnering approach. Rather than taking the adversarial line that’s all too common in the construction industry, we believe in teamwork and collaboration. We respect and engage with all team members - owners, architects, engineers, trades and subcontractors - and we not only deliver great projects but enjoy the process.

Safety management is a priority. Our people have a history of meeting high safety standards in difficult circumstances and for demanding clients. They are experienced in working under the safety management systems that satisfy Australian Standard AS 4801.

Featured Projects

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Penrhos College Science Building Extension

South Perth WA | Education

The extension to and upgrade of the existing science building created a modern science centre to the highest standard of finish.

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Scotch College Teaching and Learning Building

Swanbourne WA | Education

This new building provides Scotch College with a state of the art facility located on the senior school campus. There are 15 teaching spaces, a flexible learning centre, a dedicated lecture theatre, staff resources and numerous other learning spaces.

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Exterior elevation of school building with decorative panels

Mother Teresa Catholic College

Baldivis WA | Education

Mother Teresa College is a co-educational college for students from pre-primary to Year 12.

Over a period of 4 years, Focus constructed Stages 2, 3 and 3A on the Baldivis campus.

Stage 2 was the construction of new classrooms and a multi-purpose building.

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2 storey school with rammed earth walls and vaulted tin roof