G2 Builders LLC

Integrity. Solutions. Relationships. Multi-purpose Illinois construction company dedicated to providing passion, creativity, energy, and reliability on and off your project site. G2 Builders LLC www.g2builders.net [phone]

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Classic Cinemas, Woodstock, IL Progress Videos

Check out G2 Builders - Classic Cinemas, Woodstock, IL Progress Videos. The project is fully underway and below you will find some video of pre-demolition and day 1 of the actual demolition progress. More videos to come as progress develops. If you are interested in G2 Builders services, please contact us for more info! Images and Videos below.

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G2 Builders Commercial Contracting Services and Management

G2 Builders offers a variety of services to accommodate any project. From the design to planning to construction to the interior finish, we're there every step of the way, making sure that the end results meet your exact specifications and are delivered on time and on budget.

G2 is more than just a design build construction company. We also offer general and commercial contracting services that run the gamut from drywall and painting to renovation, carpentry, and site surveys. In addition, we are a construction management company, which means that with our more than 100 years of combined experience, we have the knowledge necessary to manage every aspect of your project successfully. To find out more about each of our services, just click on the links above for pictures of past work and a description.

Whether you are a retail store that needs a build-out, a school that needs remodeling, a real estate company seeking development, or another entity seeking expert services from commercial building contractors, we can help. Our client-focused business model of open communication and responsibility has made us the contractors for commercial construction around the United States.

Of course, every project is unique, and the services that you require may be different. Once you've perused our menu of services, we encourage you to contact us using the online form so that we can provide you with more information. We will respond to your query within one business day or most times less. We look forward to showing you why G2 Builders reputation for excellence has landed it among the top construction companies in the US.

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Mecca Community Center Ground Breaking Ceremony - Willowbrook, IL

Illinois Design-Assist Firm, G2 Builders was chosen to build Mecca's future Islamic center on a 4.7-acre site, purchased in December 2007, and located at 16W560 91st Street in Willowbrook, Illinois. The following video was taken at the ground-breaking ceremony on July 19th 2012.

The project is to include a Mosque, a gym and classroom facilities, in addition to the parking lot. The project is designed to be built in 2 phases, starting with the Mosque. The overall project provides the followings facilities:

Masjid: It will include a main Prayer Hall, in addition to a library and meeting rooms.

School: The School will include eight classrooms and a school administrative office, as well as other amenities.

Other Facilities: A main foyer will connect major elements of the building and provide the master entrance to the Mosque.

    A Gym to be used by the Youth.

    The center will have administrative offices and a conference room.

    There will also be plenty of green space and parking around the facilities.

Cost of Phase I: The preliminary projected cost for the first phase is $8.4M, which will include the Mosque, gym and its related facilities.

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Design-Assist Partnering Methods

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The similarities between this method and the design-build method are many, and in reality, we treat these two types of delivery systems the same.

Design-Assist is historically the most common and popular method of delivery for our projects. We define partnering as a method for establishing working relationships and understandings among all participants throughout the design-development and construction processes, regardless of who works for whom.

Often an Owner will come to us with the design team partially formed. The owner may have already developed a concept, selected his architect, civil engineer and structural engineer. G2 Builders may be asked to provide mechanical and electrical design-build services with one of the many excellent subcontractors we work with in each discipline.

We establish a harmonious working relationship with all the stakeholders at the outset of this process, and all are active participants in developing the design, developing the project costs, and constructing and commissioning the project.

Collaboration

Every successful endeavor requires the leadership and support of the ownership and top management. Collaboration reliability and trust are built by these guiding G2 Builders principles:

An engaged and enlightened owner is the key component

Adversarial relationships are not productive

You can only expect what you pre-plan and inspect

Everyone adds value if empowered to do so

Open communications builds teamwork and creates better solutions

Reliable partners build mutual respect

Thinking things through upfront is far

All participants are able to bring their expertise to the table and offer guidance for construct-ability and cost. As with design-build, all costs are maintained in an open-book format so that the owner can have immediate feedback relative to cost versus value on his or her choices.

Network of Commitments

Planning leads to promises that get kept. Making and honoring commitments requires conditions that promote respect, reliability and trust. Trust among team members creates an environment to exceed expectations and achieve ultimate customer satisfaction.

The Last Planner

The last planners are also the doers, the people who actually perform the work. From first concept of the job to planning, collaboration and commitment, these men and women make it happen. Skilled craftsmen take charge to implement a smooth workflow in a safe, well planned and accountable manner.

For more information on G2 Builders services, please contact us today!

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Construction Services / General Contractor Chicago

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General Contracting

G2 Builders provides traditional general construction services for many of our repeat business clients. Traditional general construction services are well suited to projects whose owners require competitive bidding. After selection as the builder using the traditional approach, G2 Builders often provides recommendations to reduce project cost and add value.

Design Assist Contracting

G2 Builders provides design-assist contracting services for clients who prefer to select the Architect and who require value added solutions to be incorporated in the project during the design phase. Design-assist is a negotiated approach to building that combines the skills of the builder, architect and owner throughout design and construction to maximize the value created in the building process.

General Trades Contracting

G2 Builders provides general trades package construction services to many Construction Management companies. Construction Managers appreciate the value added by our skilled craftsmen and knowledgeable project managers.

Design-Build Contracting

G2 Builders provides design-build construction services for clients who prefer a single point of contact and responsibility in the building process. The Design-Build approach can provide our clients with a fast track delivery method that allows for speed to market. The integration of design and construction allows our team to provide cost effective and constructible solutions for your new facility.

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G2 Builders, Professional Design-Assist Construction Company

What is Design-Assist

Design Assist is the procurement method by which, prior to completion of design, a construction contract may be awarded on a best value basis pursuant to which a contractor provides design assistance to the architect or engineer of record through a design professional separately retained by the contractor.

We will assist in guiding the design, where cost savings are proven to be maximized.

You are putting together your team for your project. You have chosen professional designers and maybe a construction manager/general contractor. At first glance, the dirt, pipe, shoring, and concrete work (or some combination) will be critical to the success of the project. Rather than worry and say, "I hope the low guy is somebody we can work with," and gambling your project success on it, why not choose your contractor/subcontractor and work with them through the design phase?

G2 Builders will attend design meetings as required, guiding the design, giving real budgets and schedules and most of all – becoming enthused with creating your vision. Our team will attend design meetings as required, guiding the design, giving real budgets and schedules and most of all – becoming enthused with creating your vision.

Design-Assist Construction

We can use our experience to provide the greatest value to the customer.

Our experienced pre-construction team can partner with your civil designer (or provide a partner) to value design your project. By getting involved early with a project, we can use our experience to provide the greatest value to the customer. By being a true partner, projects are not designed to cover marginal construction practices, but collaboratively produced at a lower cost with a better understanding of the owner's goals. Risk can be communicated to all parties as field conditions allow, and the owner can change the design without a fear of delay and claims. The team can understand the risks and the goals of the project and not build documents around the worst case scenario.

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Our design-assist approach is consistent with providing nothing but good advice to the customer, not just selling services we provide, but the best way to get the project built. We have had great success with this collaborative approach when building difficult projects. We can provide references for your project for this procurement method.

Unlike the traditional design-bid-build process, design-build consolidates responsibility under a single entity. With G2 Builders as your project’s design-builder, you are assured of consistency from drawings to installation, accountability for all work performed, and harmonious teamwork across the entire project.

  Benefits of including G2 Builders

We can:

Understand the project goals early.

Guide design to the lowest construction cost early in the project, where the value is proven to be maximized.

Communicate risk to the whole team, which can provide opportunities for savings.

Not "over-design" for the worse case contractor.

Limit redesign for good ideas late in the process.

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G2 Builders Pre-Construction Services

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Establish team administration procedures:

G2 Builders in collaboration with the owner and the architect will adapt Project management and General Construction Procedures. The procedures will serve to ensure the proper gathering and dissemination of all pertinent project information including: human engineering, design and construction phasing schedules, cost estimates, project budgets, cash flow forecast, value management analysis and team organization. These procedures enhance G2s ability to review past actions, define project goals and create project strategy.

 Provision of project manual:

G2 Builders will prepare and maintain a project manual which is distributed to all key members of the team, which includes: budgets, estimates, preliminary schedule, cash flow projections, "to do" lists, and team administration procedures.

Preliminary evaluation:

G2 will develop and provide periodic estimates of construction costs to enable a preliminary evaluation of the building program and project budgets. G2 Builders will at all times work with the architect and owner to develop and propose cost reduction strategies.

Establishing phasing strategy:

G2 Builders will review the total building program and identify critical construction phases based upon the owner's needs, agency approvals, design status, financing and internal operation. G2 works with the owner and architect to examine the feasibility of starting work prior to completion of contract documents. G2 identifies at the earliest stages of the project the particular phases of utility work, site work, footing and foundation work and long lead items which may be undertaken. This type of project delivery is referred to as "Fast Track". A phased bid schedule is established with the concurrence of all team members. This schedule establishes the activities of each team member and the corresponding items for activity completion in order to ensure that the bid schedule can be maintained.

 Review progress of design documents:

Throughout the design phase G2 Builders will review the status of the design with the architect and engineers for compliance with the established design schedule and budget. The project budget and subsequent estimates are based upon the mutually agreed-upon schedule. G2 Builders will recommend to the owner/architect, selection of materials, building systems and methods of project delivery. Recommendations will be provided on relative feasibility of construction, availability of materials and labor, and time requirements for procurement, as related to overall project costs.

Conduct manufacturer's seminars:

Where appropriate and/or necessary, G2 Builders will arrange for seminars to be conducted by various manufacturers to familiarize the owner/architect with the systems and products under consideration. If appropriate, travel to a production facility or manufacturing plant may occur.

Value management comparisons of alternate systems:

During design, G2s staff, will review the proposed design from the point of construction to identify alternatives and to provide comparative costs of systems, materials or equipment which may be more cost effective.

Provide cost control:

G2 Builders provides and maintains a cost control system which will be used throughout construction to identify all cost categories and compare budgets to actual costs. This "Budget Variance Report" is updated and reviewed by the construction team on a monthly basis both prior to and during the construction process.

Provide final document review:

G2 Builders will review the design documents to ensure that all items specified can be competitively bid. Prior to the bidding phases, a thorough review of the construction documents is performed to identify and eliminate possible gaps between the various bid packages, omissions or conflicts in the drawings and specifications. In addition, G2 will recommend the separate work categories which will provide the best competitive bid packages from the local subcontractors.

Identify long lead time material and equipment purchases:

G2 Builders will identify, recommend for purchase and expedite the procurement of materials and equipment which require long lead time in order to ensure delivery of items when needed in the construction.

Prepare preliminary "cash flow" projections:

G2 Builders will prepare "cash flow" projections based upon the required construction schedule to assist the owners in determining cash requirements.

Solicit competitive bids:

G2 Builders will solicit bids for the various work categories. This will consist of:

Evaluating the labor and contract markets to establish the optimum methods and times for bidding the work categories;

Preparing a subcontractor's list of qualified bidders for the various work categories, with the emphasis on gaining the maximum interest of local subcontractors;

Conducting pre-bid conferences with the prospective bidders to restate the various requirements and to answer questions;

Assist in the preparation of addenda required during the bidding process;

Actively solicit the interest of a sufficient number of subcontractors for the work categories in order to provide good bidding competition; and

Receive bids and evaluate them with the owner and architect. The apparent low bidders are interviewed to determine the validity and completeness of their proposals. G2 will prepare a list of recommended contractors for each category of work for the owner's review and final approval.

 Prepare construction contracts:

G2 Builders will prepare and issue the subcontracts, purchase order documents and notices to proceed for each category of work. G2 will conduct pre-construction conferences with the successful bidders in each work category to discuss procedures, scheduling and equal employment opportunity programs. G2 will prepare minutes of these conferences for distribution to all parties in attendance.

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Why Choose Design-Build for your Next Project?

RESPONSIBILITY

With both design and construction in the hands of a single entity, there is a single point of responsibility for quality, cost, and schedule adherence. The design-builder is motivated to deliver a successful project by fulfilling multiple parallel objectives, including aesthetic and functional quality, budget, and schedule for timely completion. With design-build, the owner is able to focus on scope/needs definition and timely decision making, rather than on coordination between designer and builder.

QUALITY

The singularized responsibility inherent in design-build serves as a motivation for quality and proper project performance. The owners requirements and expectations are documented in performance terms and it is the design-build entity’s responsibility to produce results accordingly. The design-builder warrants to the owner that it will produce design documents that are complete and free from error. During the construction process this attention to quality does not end, as the designer becomes the master builder, and manages the construction of the project to completion.

COST SAVINGS

Design and construction personnel, working and communicating as a team, evaluate alternative materials and methods efficiently and accurately. Value engineering and constructability are utilized continuously and more effectively when the designers and contractors work as a team during the entire design process.

TIME SAVINGS

Because design and construction are overlapped, and because bidding periods and redesign are eliminated, total design and construction time can be significantly reduced. With design-build, materials and equipment procurement and construction work can begin before the construction documents are fully completed. The resulting time savings translates into lower costs and earlier utilization of the completed facility.

REDUCED ADMINISTRATIVE BURDEN

During procurement, the potential exists for design-build to reduce the owners administrative burden. During actual design and construction, the owner is not required to invest time and money in coordinating and arbitrating between separate design and construction contracts, but rather is able to focus on timely decision making.

IMPROVED MANAGEMENT

Performance aspects of cost, schedule and quality are clearly defined and responsibilities are appropriately managed. Change orders due to “errors and omissions” are virtually eliminated, because the design-builder had responsibility for developing drawings and specifications as well as constructing a fully-functioning facility.

EXPERIENCE AND REPUTATION

The combination of our office staff experience and our long-term relationships with architects, suppliers, and building inspectors results in a streamlined process for the homeowner. G2 Builders’ reputation and passion of original design, quality, and attention to detail sets us apart from the competition. Establishing a comfort level that you are in good hands from start to finish.

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What To Look For When Hiring A Construction Company

Hiring a construction company to do a job for you is a very important decision. Hiring an inexperienced construction company might save you a few dollars, but when their shoddy workmanship comes apart a few years later and needs repairs it will end up costing you more in the long run, plus they probably didn’t give you any guarantee on their work for any number of years past the date they did the work. On the other hand, hiring a professional company usually costs a whole lot more. Here is a great guide that will help you to choose the best construction company for your next project.

1. Experience

It doesn’t matter if it’s a big company or a small one, if they have highly trained and veteran workers, they will probably be able to get the job done faster anyways and will less mistakes. If the construction company that you hire does not have experience, how will you ever know that they are doing the job right? The easiest way to determine if they have the knowledge and experience necessary is by asking for referrals or examples of projects that they have completed in the past. If a construction company can not provide you with these details, you may want to consider looking into another option.

2. Price

Price is also an important factor to consider when you are hiring a construction company. Just like any other service that is available, each construction company has a different set of fees that they work off of. After narrowing down your choice of companies based on your criteria, you will then want to determine that one offers the best price to go along with quality. Just remember that price is not the end all when it comes to hiring a construction company. You get what you pay for, and this can definitely ring true when it comes to the construction industry.

3. Deadlines

Many construction companies can be very busy, doing several projects at the same time. Make sure that the company you chooses has the resources and time to do the job right. You want to make sure that you hire a construction company that is not so overloaded with work that they cannot complete your job on time. You can ensure yourself of timely completion by simply outlining this in the contract. When you are interviewing prospective companies, make sure to ask them if they have the time necessary to complete your job. Give them your target completion date, and ask them if they can meet the deadline. The contract should clearly state what happens if they don’t manage to meet the deadline, for example, that they will at no additional charge complete the project as soon as possible.

We hope you enjoyed this article! For more information on G2 Builders, call us at [phone] or visit www.g2builders.net.  Corporate and retail clients, developers and physicians repeatedly select G2 Builders on the basis of its consistent record of performance excellence. Founded over 12 years ago, the company ranks among the foremost hybrid-build organizations in the U.S.

Serving clients nationwide, G2 Builders provides complete planning, architectural, engineering, construction, program management, real estate, financing and facility management services on a single-responsibility basis. The company’s expertise spans industrial, commercial, institutional, public and civil infrastructure projects. For more information on G2 Builders LLC, please visit their website at www.g2builders.net

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Retail Construction Company in Illinois

G2 Builders has extensive experience working in many different venues including freestanding buildings, enclosed regional malls, outlet centers, neighborhood strip centers, lifestyle centers, hotels, airports and office buildings.

Our range of services encompasses Pre-Construction, Construction and Post-Construction. We deliver exceptional value in each phase due to our commitment to 100% on time completion of cost effective and high quality construction.

Click here to see a portfolio list of G2 Builders Retail Centers

Our team of professionals includes experienced Project Managers, Site Superintendents, local construction teams and LEED AP’s who are dedicated to listening to our customers and developing the best solutions to meet their project needs.

By investing in the very best in manpower, training, technology and equipment, we continually improve the scope and depth of value-added services we provide to our customers such as :

Retail and Office Tenant Improvement

New Location Build-outs

Remodels, Renewals, Rebranding

High Volume Rollouts

Capital Improvements and Expansions

Turnkey and Landlord Projects

Sustainability, Green Building & Retrofits

ADA Compliance and Special Projects

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Pre-Construction:

The pre-construction phase is exactly where can help clients recognize substantial savings using value engineering concepts that enable projects to get to market significantly quicker, reduce up-front expenses and minimize long-term maintenance costs. Over the years, G2 has built excellent relationships with designers, architects, developers and landlords that help us to expedite critical processes and ensure projects start and finish on time and within budget.

Pre-bid site surveys

Budget numbers for lease negotiations

Budget cost per building code, landlord requirements and existing site conditions

Review construction documents

Value-engineering

Collaboration with designers

Architectural services

Blueprints

Permit research/expediting

Fast, accurate bids

Strong relationships with national landlords and developers

Design/build services

Resource management

Construction:

All G2 Builders Superintendents are equipped with mobile phones, laptop PCs and digital cameras, enabling the provision of real time reports to customer management and rapid response to design changes or other contingencies.

Immediate mobilization to anywhere in the United States

Full-time Horizon employee on site throughout construction lifecycle

Obtain Certificate of Insurance

Coordinate/secure building permits

Owner-supplied material management

Procure all material

Finalize and manage the construction schedule

Exceptional purchasing power

Review and process change orders

Oversee weekly job coordination meetings

Efficient management of design changes

Dedicated to 100% completion on time

Contingency management

Post Construction:

Once construction is complete, G2 Builders ensures efficient transition to opening and operation of the client’s facility. All closeout documentation is provided in a timely manner because G2 has invested from the start in developing relationships with building engineers, property managers and municipal inspection authorities.

Coordinate punch list

Site walk-throughs

Close out building permit

Coordinate utilities

Transition to Property Management

Transition to Operations

Reliable closeout documentation

Tenant allowance documentation within 30 days

Close out contracts

Warranty services

Emergency services

About G2 Builders LLC

Corporate and retail clients, developers and physicians repeatedly select G2 Builders on the basis of its consistent record of performance excellence. Founded over 12 years ago, the company ranks among the foremost hybrid-build organizations in the U.S.

Serving clients nationwide, G2 Builders provides complete planning, architectural, engineering, construction, program management, real estate, financing and facility management services on a single-responsibility basis. The company’s expertise spans industrial, commercial, institutional, public and civil infrastructure projects. For more information on G2 Builders LLC, please visit their website at www.g2builders.net

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Church Design Construction Methods

Church architects, Church designers, Church builders–there are so many ways to approach a church building program. How can you sort them out, and get someone who will design and build a quality church building at a reasonable price? 

We know that just like every congregation, each project is simply unique. G2 Builders works with you prior to the design phase helping you determine needs and a corresponding budget. From there we help you prepare so that your entire project is a positive and successful experience.

Our mission is to build facilities that enable your Church to reach its maximum potential for ministry.  Our method is a proven integrated management system where our Church design specialists collaborate with our Church construction professionals to achieve your vision within your budget.

The G2 Builders church construction team, works to reduce cost, shorten schedules, and take the headache out of every project. Most pastors have found that building projects, coupled with their weekly duties of taking care of the flock of God can be a challenge. We want to take what is in your heart and build it for the kingdom. No matter the size, our philosophy is that the building process should be a pleasant experience.

The Design Build process is a comprehensive approach to church design and building where G2 Builders oversees and manages every phase of the project.  From master planning and the initial church design through the construction of the church, our team-orientated Design Build process gives church leaders the added satisfaction of having played a meaningful role in the development of an amazing new space.

Being on time and on target demands a knowledgeable, trustworthy workforce with decades of experience. After all, ministry can’t wait. The G2 Builders church construction and general contracting service ensures your new church or addition will be built on time, within budget, and handled by a company that knows what it takes to build a facility that will expand your reach.

For more information on G2 Builders Church Design and Construction please call us at 630.289.7304 or contact us today!

About G2 Builders LLC

Corporate and retail clients, developers and physicians repeatedly select G2 Builders on the basis of its consistent record of performance excellence. Founded over 12 years ago, the company ranks among the foremost hybrid-build organizations in the U.S.

Serving clients nationwide, G2 Builders provides complete planning, architectural, engineering, construction, program management, real estate, financing and facility management services on a single-responsibility basis. The company’s expertise spans industrial, commercial, institutional, public and civil infrastructure projects. For more information on G2 Builders LLC, please visit their website at www.g2builders.net

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Medical Building Construction

Managing a medical building construction project brings unique challenges and requires a builder that has specific knowledge and focus in the healthcare market. For the past 12 years, G2 Builders provides flexible and affordable temporary and permanent modular medical buildings for healthcare providers throughout Illinois and the Central US States. At G2 Builders, we combine our extensive site development experience, factory-controlled modular building manufacturing techniques, and single-source design-build project approach, we can provide you with:

A 10-25% reduction in typical design and construction costs

An average time savings of 25-40% over ordinary site construction

Superior quality, aesthetics, and value

A smoother project by working with just one company

When you work with G2 for your medical building construction projects you get a company that understands how to design a facility that provides efficient, organized patient flow, meets current building codes and environmental regulations, and has the experience in dealing with complex government regulatory requirements like ADA, Life Safety and HHS.

From initial design to finish-out, every G2 Builders medical construction project is staffed with professional engineering, project management and site superintendent personnel with experience in designing and building:

Rural and Community Health Clinics

Satellite Outpatient Clinics

Medical Office Buildings

Professional Buildings

Psychiatric Facilities

Wellness Centers

Pharmacies and Labs

Administrative and Training Facilities

Diagnostic Imaging Centers

Rehabilitation Centers

Outpatient Facilities

Specialty Medical Buildings

G2′s modular medical construction approach is able to provide medical facilities that range from temporary rural clinics to permanent hospital additions. This gives you the option of choosing from a wide array of proven designs and existing floor plans or designing your new facility from the ground up. Either way, our extensive experience ensures that you will get the best possible building, on time and within your budget. Wherever you’re located, G2 Builders is uniquely qualified to provide you with a true single-source modular construction experience.

To view a complete list of medical building locations developed by G2 Builders click here.

About G2 Builders LLC

Corporate and retail clients, developers and physicians repeatedly select G2 Builders on the basis of its consistent record of performance excellence. Founded over 12 years ago, the company ranks among the foremost hybrid-build organizations in the U.S.

Serving clients nationwide, G2 Builders provides complete planning, architectural, engineering, construction, program management, real estate, financing and facility management services on a single-responsibility basis. The company’s expertise spans industrial, commercial, institutional, public and civil infrastructure projects. For more information on G2 Builders LLC, please visit their website atwww.g2builders.net

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Video – Bikram Yoga in Naperville, Illinois is now Open! | G2 Builders LLC

G2 Builders was the proud General Construction and Management Company for the new Yoga studio in Naperville, IL – Bikram Yoga! Check out our video below to take a tour of this state-of-the-art facility!

About this Project: Illinois construction company G2 Builders was selected to design and build the new Hot Postures Studio, which will be a 6,300 sq. ft. state of the art Bikram Yoga Studio. There will be two studios and will both maintain 105 degrees with 40% humidity utilizing a boiler system with water source heat pumps. The building will have Forbo flooring, two locker rooms, and a majestic entry lobby.

What is Bikram Yoga? Bikram Yoga is the 26 postures Sequence selected and developed by Bikram Choudhury from Hatha Yoga. It has been proved and experienced by millions that these 26 postures systematically work every part of the body, to give all the internal organs, all the veins, all the ligaments, and all the muscles everything they need to maintain optimum health and maximum function.

Each component takes care of something different in the body, and yet they all work together synergistically, contributing to the success of every other one, and extending its benefits. Bikram Yoga can be practiced under the guidance of a certified Bikram Yoga Teacher at one of the affiliated Bikram Yoga studios. These studios are built in such a way that you always get the proper heating (105F) which help you to do your postures optimally.

For more information on G2 Builders design-build services please contact us

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G2 Builders – We Have The Solutions To Match Your Needs

G2 Builders business is to provide total solutions to your built environment needs, from conception to operation. These solutions are provided by part or all of our available services, responsive to your particular needs and situation.

At the core is our design-build team, delivering the fastest, most cost effective, quality product for you. This team is also able to deliver superior construction management through the experience of our construction professionals with close integration with designers, whether your or ours. This results in early identification of cost effective methods and materials, and avoids expensive mistakes and lost opportunities.

“G2 Builders prides itself in providing the best value for the client’s budget dollar.”

Our goal is to cultivate long term relationships with our clients by being a part of their success.

Equally important are our program development, planning, real estate and financing services to assist in the project inception, and the landscaping, interior design, plant commissioning and operation services to bring it on line.

Within these service groups we have experts in green building design and construction, public/private collaboration, program management and integrated services.

Whatever challenges your project throws at you we are there to meet them.

Construction:

Experienced in close collaboration with the designers as part of the integrated team, our construction managers, superintendents and field staff create value throughout the project. Both Design-Build and Construction Management services are approached with the same commitment to success, whether working with in-house or external design professionals.

Pre-Design:

Determining feasibility, establishing criteria and pre-planning a project are consulting services which can be organized to meet your exact needs. 

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Illinois Construction Company, G2 Builders Hires Stephanie Adamczyk

March 7, 2012, Hanover Park, IL – G2 Builders is proud to announce and welcome Stephanie Adamczyk as the company’s newest Assistant Project Manager. Adamczyk will be responsible for cost control, scheduling, design/build, quality control, and client relationships.

Stephanie joins the G2 team after recently completing her Master of Architecture from the University of Illinois. During that time, she has completed multiple design and research projects with Allison Warren Studio, and in China, with Beijing Architectural Studio Enterprise. She also holds experience with Kellermeyer Godfryt Hart Architects in the repair process of existing structures.

Ragu Sada, Vice President with G2 Builders states…

“We are very excited to have Stephanie join the G2 Builders team.  Not only will she be a great project manager for us, but with her design background, she brings a valuable added dimension to the firm.” 

Stephanie Adamczyk, Assistant Project Manager adds,

“I’m excited to begin a career in Project Management with G2 Builders! Working with Oscar Garcia, Jimmy Garcia and Ragu Sada is a great opportunity for hands-on learning from individuals with a considerable amount of experience. I’m looking forward to learning and growing with such a great company, and I am confident in our success. I believe that my background in both design and repair will be a strong foundation to begin my role as Assistant Project Manager with G2 Builders. I am also fortunate to come on board with the company at a time of accelerated growth and great projects.“

About G2 Builders LLC

Corporate and retail clients, developers and physicians repeatedly select G2 Builders on the basis of its consistent record of performance excellence. Founded over 12 years ago, the company ranks among the foremost hybrid-build organizations in the U.S.

Serving clients nationwide, G2 Builders provides complete planning, architectural, engineering, construction, program management, real estate, financing and facility management services on a single-responsibility basis. The company’s expertise spans industrial, commercial, institutional, public and civil infrastructure projects. For more information on G2 Builders LLC, please visit their website at www.g2builders.net

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Why Design-Build is so good?

We’re often asked about the advantages of design-build over the conventional system of architect and general contractor. It’s a great question and with over a decade of design-build experience under our belts, we feel like it’s a good time to call out our top ten reasons why the design-build system is so good.

1. Everybody is on the same team: We’re all in this together and we all have the same goal –to arrive at a successful project that meets or exceeds the client’s expectations for their project. When challenges are encountered on a project (and there are always challenges), pointing fingers is not an option, everyone rolls up their sleeves and works on solutions.

2. Total accountability: One entity is accountable for everything –including how the end result looks, how much it costs and the timeline of completion. When the same group that designs the project also builds the project, there tends to be much more attention given to pricing and scheduling in the design phase.

The cost of everything is taken into account early on in the process; all fees, construction costs, utilities, landscaping allowances –everything. Unfortunately, it’s not unusual for us to hear from people that “their remodel cost twice as much as the architect said it would” –such a scenario is entirely unacceptable in the design-build world. Design-build focuses on results, not excuses.

3. Continuity: A design-build firm is involved from start to finish, which adds an inherent efficiency. The chance for things to fall through the cracks is greatly diminished.

4. Expertise: Design-build firms are experts in both fields. The principals should be licensed architects with formal architectural training and experience in the architecture field. They should also have professional experience in construction and understand pricing, sequencing and how buildings go together. If they’re anything like us, they have professional structural engineering experience to boot.

In the new economy we’re noticing architects trying a bit too hard to look like design-build operations without having any field training. Likewise, we’ve raised our eyebrows at a few general contractors who claim to, all the sudden, be accomplished designers.

There is a tremendous advantage to working with architects that can think like builders and builders who can think like architects, but design-build is a commitment, something you dedicate yourself to for an entire career –not just when it’s convenient.

5. Professional guides: We’ve all heard the stories that design and construction can get out of hand and messy. Design and construction shouldn’t be chaotic or stressful. A design-build firm is a beacon to clients throughout the process, guiding the way to the best possible outcome. Design-build refines a system from beginning to end and manages the chaos into orderly steps.

6. Involvement: Design-build operates under the assumption that the client actuallywants to be an active participant in the design and construction of their home. By taking an involvement they’re guaranteeing that they get the outcome and satisfaction of their goals – what they want is going to be achieved. We’ve found that such an involvement is inspiring and gives people a lasting sense of pride about their home.

7. Collaboration: Design-build cuts out the big egos so common in the design industry. In design-build the client retains total control over the project and the team is there to empower them.

8. The best kind of communication is open, honest and often: Design-build is transparent because we want clients to understand the process and to know what’s going on. The best partnerships work, not because people say what everyone wants to hear, but because they say what everyone needs to hear. Through clear communication the budget is defined early on and it becomes the agreement for the entire project.

9. Time is of the essence: Design and construction involves managing hundreds of timelines that need to coordinate in lockstep. Design-build creates opportunities for clients to sit with big decisions, ask questions, and consider their options. Anything the team can do to avoid taking steps backwards is going to lead to better, faster and more cost-effective results. The design-build system is highly adaptive and responsive in the field. Big decisions can be revisited during construction without change orders or additional fees. The conventional story is that if you make changes it will cost you money – not necessarily so in design-build.

10. Cost savings: Inherent to the design-build model is a savings of approximately 10% of the project costs. We’ll save the details for a future post but here’s the quick hit:

*Disclaimer: it’s possible to have nearly everything above with the traditional system of architect and builder; it’s just that we so rarely see it. Typically it takes architects and builders decades of working together before they reach such efficiency with communication, mutual respect and trust.

For more information on design-build services, contact G2 Builders today!

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Why Design-Build is so good?

We’re often asked about the advantages of design-build over the conventional system of architect and general contractor. It’s a great question and with over a decade of design-build experience under our belts, we feel like it’s a good time to call out our top ten reasons why the design-build system is so good.

1. Everybody is on the same team: We’re all in this together and we all have the same goal –to arrive at a successful project that meets or exceeds the client’s expectations for their project. When challenges are encountered on a project (and there are always challenges), pointing fingers is not an option, everyone rolls up their sleeves and works on solutions.

2. Total accountability: One entity is accountable for everything –including how the end result looks, how much it costs and the timeline of completion. When the same group that designs the project also builds the project, there tends to be much more attention given to pricing and scheduling in the design phase.

The cost of everything is taken into account early on in the process; all fees, construction costs, utilities, landscaping allowances –everything. Unfortunately, it’s not unusual for us to hear from people that “their remodel cost twice as much as the architect said it would” –such a scenario is entirely unacceptable in the design-build world. Design-build focuses on results, not excuses.

3. Continuity: A design-build firm is involved from start to finish, which adds an inherent efficiency. The chance for things to fall through the cracks is greatly diminished.

4. Expertise: Design-build firms are experts in both fields. The principals should be licensed architects with formal architectural training and experience in the architecture field. They should also have professional experience in construction and understand pricing, sequencing and how buildings go together. If they’re anything like us, they have professional structural engineering experience to boot.

In the new economy we’re noticing architects trying a bit too hard to look like design-build operations without having any field training. Likewise, we’ve raised our eyebrows at a few general contractors who claim to, all the sudden, be accomplished designers.

There is a tremendous advantage to working with architects that can think like builders and builders who can think like architects, but design-build is a commitment, something you dedicate yourself to for an entire career –not just when it’s convenient.

5. Professional guides: We’ve all heard the stories that design and construction can get out of hand and messy. Design and construction shouldn’t be chaotic or stressful. A design-build firm is a beacon to clients throughout the process, guiding the way to the best possible outcome. Design-build refines a system from beginning to end and manages the chaos into orderly steps.

6. Involvement: Design-build operates under the assumption that the client actuallywants to be an active participant in the design and construction of their home. By taking an involvement they’re guaranteeing that they get the outcome and satisfaction of their goals – what they want is going to be achieved. We’ve found that such an involvement is inspiring and gives people a lasting sense of pride about their home.

7. Collaboration: Design-build cuts out the big egos so common in the design industry. In design-build the client retains total control over the project and the team is there to empower them.

8. The best kind of communication is open, honest and often: Design-build is transparent because we want clients to understand the process and to know what’s going on. The best partnerships work, not because people say what everyone wants to hear, but because they say what everyone needs to hear. Through clear communication the budget is defined early on and it becomes the agreement for the entire project.

9. Time is of the essence: Design and construction involves managing hundreds of timelines that need to coordinate in lockstep. Design-build creates opportunities for clients to sit with big decisions, ask questions, and consider their options. Anything the team can do to avoid taking steps backwards is going to lead to better, faster and more cost-effective results. The design-build system is highly adaptive and responsive in the field. Big decisions can be revisited during construction without change orders or additional fees. The conventional story is that if you make changes it will cost you money – not necessarily so in design-build.

10. Cost savings: Inherent to the design-build model is a savings of approximately 10% of the project costs. We’ll save the details for a future post but here’s the quick hit:

*Disclaimer: it’s possible to have nearly everything above with the traditional system of architect and builder; it’s just that we so rarely see it. Typically it takes architects and builders decades of working together before they reach such efficiency with communication, mutual respect and trust.

For more information on design-build services, contact G2 Builders today!