Russell and Dawson Inc. is one of the longest-serving Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) firm in the history of Connecticut. We are professionally licensed firm offering adept and holistic array of full spectrum of construction services entailing design-build, general contracting and construction management services to our clients across various cities and towns in Connecticut.
Our Focus
We deliver an experience through our services.
Our primary goal is to meet the requirements of our clients and deliver functionally and financially viable projects. We establish proactive and transparent communication with our clients regarding the project’s program, budget, and schedule, and prioritize their needs and expectations throughout the construction process. Our main focus is to provide exceptional quality construction services to achieve our client’s vision and exceed their expectations.
Our Project Delivery Method
Traditional Design-Bid-Build
Design-Build - "Fast Track" Processes
Our Services
Planning/Pre-Construction
- Budget analysis
- Building system analysis
- Code/zoning review
- Constructability review
- Consultant coordination
- Development of plans and specifications
- Feasibility studies
- Financing
- Life cycle costing
- Permits
- Prepare Health and Safety Plan
- Procurement plan
- Project development
- Remedial action work plan
- Scheduling
- Site evaluation/selection
- Tendering and Contracting Work
- Value engineering
General Contractor
Bidding and Contract Award
- Administration with recommendation for prime contract awards
- Assist in distribution of plans and specifications
- Assist in formulating responses to prospective bidders’ questions
- Assist in pre-bid meetings
- Attendance at the bid opening
- Bid the project to prospective prime contactors
- Bidding strategies
- Conduct direct purchase vendor selection or bidding
- Determine insurance and bonding requirements of subcontracts
- Ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations and procedures
- Plans and specifications for public bid package
- Prepare subcontracts
- Provide bidders’ list of any bid program
Construction
- Building the foundation
- Cost Control
- Develop and manage quality assurance/quality control plan
- Full/Part Time Field Coordination
- Installing windows, doors, vertical transportation
- Quality Control
- Review the Shop Drawing and Submittal Process
- Safety
- Schedule Control
- Site Preparation works
- Structure and exterior envelope including roof
Construction Management
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Types of Our Construction Management Service:
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As an Agency
Our Construction Manager is responsible exclusively to the owner and acts in the interest of the owner throughout each stage of the project aiding the owner to make/manage critical decisions about a project.
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At Risk
In this methodology, Our Construction Manager will be responsible to the owner for project schedule and to the subcontractors for their timely payment.
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Project Closeout
- Assist in move-in requirements
- Closure activities
- Complete vendor and contractor submission of all documents
- Exterior landscaping, planting and hardscape
- Help with warranty issues
- Project handover to the Owner
- Re-inspection of all construction
- Substantial completion and final inspection
- Testing and commissioning