How we work

Our Process

A consistent process from the first conversation through warranty, so owners always know what happens next — and who is responsible for it.

STEP 01

Discover & Define

We start by listening: goals, program, site, funding, schedule drivers and the constraints that matter most to your organization.

What this includes
  • Goals, program and success criteria
  • Site walk and existing conditions review
  • Funding milestones and approval schedule
  • Delivery method recommendation

STEP 02

Preconstruction

Budgets, constructability and schedule come together while design is still flexible — when good decisions cost the least.

What this includes
  • Conceptual and design-phase estimates
  • Value engineering with your design team
  • Constructability and phasing reviews
  • Master schedule and long-lead procurement

STEP 03

Bidding & Procurement

Whether the project is competitively bid, delivered at-risk under a Guaranteed Maximum Price or design-build, we assemble complete, comparable pricing from qualified trade partners.

What this includes
  • Bid packaging and scope definition
  • Trade partner outreach and prequalification
  • Bid leveling and award recommendations
  • Buyout, contracts and submittals

STEP 04

Construction

Our superintendents lead safe, organized sites — backed by third-party inspections from 3-E Safety Company and crews that self-perform many scopes in-house.

What this includes
  • Daily supervision and site safety leadership
  • Quality control and inspections
  • Weekly owner / architect meetings
  • Schedule and cost reporting

STEP 05

Closeout & Turnover

We finish strong: a punch list that closes, trained facility staff and documentation handed over complete.

What this includes
  • Punch list and final inspections
  • Owner training and systems start-up
  • O&M manuals, as-builts and warranties
  • Occupancy coordination and move-in support

STEP 06

Warranty & Beyond

Our relationship doesn’t end at turnover. We stay responsive through warranty and ready for what comes next.

What this includes
  • Eleven-month warranty walkthrough
  • Responsive service requests
  • Future phases and renovations
  • Long-term facility partnership

Build With Combes

Have a project in mind? Let’s plan it together.

The earlier we’re involved, the more we can do for your budget and schedule. Share a few details and we’ll take it from there.