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Just like with buildings themselves, a solid foundation for your project is crucial for long-term success. In the complex construction environment, ironing out potential issues early on is key. Failing to address logistics, permitting, and more in the early stages can lead to costly delays, ballooning budgets, and disgruntled stakeholders.

At Ledgewood Construction, we bring decades of experience to the PreConstruction process. During this process, we conduct thorough reviews and analyses of your project and the components involved. This includes needs assessments, site and building analysis, scheduling and logistics, feasibility studies, subcontractor bid analysis, working with the appropriate government departments, value analysis, and developing budgets. Of course, those are just the start – every project has unique needs that can be addressed in preconstruction to provide smooth sailing down the line.

Responsible building practices are no longer an option. Every project must have an eye for tomorrow and incorporate energy-efficient designs and fixtures, sustainable materials and finishes, and construction that protects the environment around the site. This is not just advantageous for the environment, but it also leads to lower building operating costs and healthier, more productive environments for tenants and residents. You want a team that has green practices at heart and sustainability on its mind at all times.

Ledgewood Construction’s commitment to green practices has been evident throughout our history. As some of the earliest adopters of green construction methods and materials in Maine, we have learned how to protect the environment through all phases of construction. We advocate energy-efficient products, and we can provide the right preconstruction and construction support to reduce the cost-impacts of those products. We have years of experience handling the products and paperwork that can provide buildings with sustainable advantages.

Historic buildings offer us an incredible way to keep the past alive. They can be preserved and restored to their original glory, keeping them as original as possible while providing for new uses. They can be modernized, bringing them into the 21^st century while retaining the grandeur and charm that makes them worth keeping for future generations. Historic preservation and reuse can be a complex task, as older buildings contain meticulous craftsmanship and unique designs that make each building truly one-of-a-kind.

At Ledgewood Construction we have extensive experience working under the oversight of groups like Maine’s Historic Preservation Commission and Historic and National Parks Services to preserve and protect historic buildings. From historic cast iron, to period-specific masonry, we work with some of the leading Maine-based artisans and craftsmen to ensure the highest accuracy in our projects. With thorough planning, drawing from extensive experience, we will design a schedule and budget to provide quality, on-time delivery of your historic preservation project.

Every project needs skilled and talented hands-on workers. No matter how great the design and project management is, the build quality comes down to finding the right general construction team that can pick up their tools and complete your dream project. You need a team that is capable and skilled, collaborative, and won’t shy away from difficult construction projects.

Here at Ledgewood Construction, we’ve grown quite a bit in four decades, but our hometown roots remain, as do our roots in the general construction trade. Our team members have extensive experience in a variety of disciplines, which allows us to piece together the right team to tackle any construction project. We aim to be the construction company that our clients can count on for projects of all sizes and complexity. This allows us to develop relationships that last – you’ll always have a trusted construction partner in Ledgewood.

Eliminating obstacles that stand in the way of success is something we all try to do every day. So why wouldn’t you consider methods that remove obstacles in the way of the success of your capital project? The Design-Build method, which puts both the design and construction of a project under one roof, has the potential to remove more obstacles than any other methods. By putting everything under one roof, you can streamline logistics, optimize schedules, and nip change orders or added costs in the bud.

Our family here at Ledgewood Construction doesn’t just accept the accountability that comes with undertaking Design-Build projects – we embrace it. To us, it is the best process for us to show off our abilities and find the value-added opportunities that have become synonymous with the Ledgewood name. By coordinating between design and construction teams, we make collaboration easier and eliminate the potential for adversity between the owner, design members, and construction team. We can lower costs, control the schedule, find creative solutions, and greatly increase project success while reducing risk and decreasing the administrative burden on the project owner and stakeholders.

As a project owner, there are times you’ll want to have input, but you may not be available for every decision that needs to be made. With contract structure flexibility and clear transparency for the invested project owner, the idea of hiring a Construction Management team for your project is certainly appealing. With predictable fees and precise budgets charted through regular progress meetings, you’ll constantly be aware of where your project stands without having to step on-site.

Acting in the Construction Management role, Ledgewood Construction oversees the entire project on behalf of the owner. We interface with the design architect and subcontractors, oversee material purchases, and provide value management. Allowing us to coordinate scheduling and teams helps takes weight off owners who may be based outside of the specific area or even out of state. Using our expertise across various disciplines, we can bring our capabilities and connections together to meet your project goals.