Thoroughbred
Hands-On
Evaluation
& Analysis
Tishman Building,
100 Pine Street, San Francisco, CA
An extensive three-year project to resolve earthquake-related damage, sealants and exterior waterproofing to protect building from water intrusion.
Thoroughbred's initial overview starts with on-site, hands-on evaluation and research, and there is never a charge to the client for the initial overview. Project analysis culminates with a review that often includes color photographs, design drawings, building model, and text and audio-visual presentation to clearly describe what can be done and to explain why it should be done.
After in-depth study, the team prepares very specific recommendations, detailed design plans, and specifications that will best solve immediate problems, preserve property assets, upgrade and beautify the building, and save time and expense in future maintenance needs.
On large-scale projects, Thoroughbred creates carefully planned phased development for renovation and maintenance. By taking advantage of seasonal work slow periods, the best labor and material prices can be obtained.
Proposals are based upon the clients’ needs and the needs of the particular building. Thoroughbred's objective is to make sure that the client is never in a crisis-spending situation. The staff scrupulously plans and budgets every project so that the client knows what it will cost and how long it will take.
When owners and management rely on third-party information and evaluation on a contracting job, they often run into problems. Problems can involve dealing with contractors who do not adhere properly to plans and specifications, or having the owner’s time consumed with change orders or the day-to-day management of the project.
To avoid this typical dilemma, Thoroughbred makes sure that its staff is involved in every aspect of each renovation project. The team works with selected architects, structural and mechanical engineers, contractors and artisans who are qualified to assure their excellence or workmanship and completion of projects on schedule. Thoroughbred also requires solid guarantees of contractors and manufacturers in order to insure long-term protection for the client.
Once the construction begins, Thoroughbred managers work on the job site daily to oversee all work, review any change orders, and carefully update the project owner, in writing, on all work. An extensive, final report documents every phase of construction and renovation.
