We are eager to help you identify and evaluate business locations that align with your
strategic and operational requirements. Based on the factors most important
to your business, we will help you analyze options and pinpoint an optimal location for you and your operations.
Site Selection
Site Selection services include lease renewals, space expansions, relocations, audits,
excess property leasing and third-party leasing. In addition, Axis can assist with market research,
tax incentives, utility negotiations and property tax negotiations. Should you find yourself with excess property on your hands, whether
undeveloped or vacant space, we are happy to work with you in developing a customized sales or
leasing strategy.
Due-Diligence
Once a
site has been identified, we will support you in finalizing the Letter of Intent and
Purchase Offer and completing your due-diligence efforts. During
due-diligence, Axis will complete the research and documentation necessary
for you to make an educated decision on your property selection. We will conduct
face-to-face meetings with state and local approval agencies. Our efforts
will be summarized in a due-diligence report documenting applicable land use
and zoning codes, building code requirements, contact and feedback from all private
and public utilities, coordination with municipal agencies on access and
impact fees. In addition, we will complete an ALTA survey, title search,
phase I environmental, and geotechnical investigation. A report will
document permitting and agency review schedules, permitting and impact fees
by agency, and provide an agency contact list that will be used throughout
the project. A clear and concise
Executive Summary is also included so you can share the results with
your team and key stakeholders.
Design/Entitlement
Once due-diligence is complete and we receive internal approvals to move forward, we will embark on the design and entitlement phase of the project. All design work can be
performed in house or supplemented by outside consultants of your choice.
Either way, we will manage the process to meet your schedule and budget expectations.
Real-Time Dashboard
Our
team utilizes a real-time dashboard that allows our clients a daily snapshot of plan development and approvals. Plans are typically developed at concept, 75%
plans, 90% plans and Final Construction Documents. It is our goal to keep you engaged throughout the process. Our design team will meet with you at 75% and 90% design to review project programming and schedule. We focus heavily on
pre-construction efforts to minimize problems during construction.
During design,
we will work with you in selecting an appropriate contractor base.
Contractor Selection
Regardless of your
preference, we will work with you in selecting a contractor. Axis has
relationships with some of the very best contractors on a national, regional and local basis. In
national and regional build programs, we typically like to have contractors
selected prior to the 75% plans so they are involved in design and permitting
processes. We engage contractors early on to identify potential conflicts, cost
savings, constructability analysis and relationship building with the local
reviewing agencies. The contractor’s early engagement allows them ownership
in the process and an opportunity to develop a relationship with the team. This results in minimal conflict
resolution, minimal change orders, and exceeding of schedule and
quality expectations.
Applications and Permitting
Our
permitting/entitlement group is involved from due-diligence throughout design. They
understand the process from day one and stay updated on submittal requirements,
codes and reviewers. A permitting specialist will prepare all applications and submittals and
hand deliver each submittal. This individual will also facilitate design review comments in an effort to expedite the review process.
Construction Management
Our construction
management services include coordination of construction, renovation and repair
projects of outside contractors. We also ensure quality construction projects by managing schedules, budgets, payments, and required testing and inspections. We maintain oversight of contractor performance for compliance with construction
documents, the approved schedule, quality of workmanship, quality and quantity
of materials, and construction industry standards. Furthermore, we maintain all files and
records associated with the entire construction process.