Services

Full Service Commercial Contractors

Short & Associates, founded in 2003, is a full-service commercial contractor in Dallas, TX. We specialize in commercial interior finish out of office, retail, banking, and more. Owner Larry Short has over 25 years of experience as a commercial contractor.

Estimating

  • Free project estimating
  • Provide client with a cost-effective scope of work and schedule to complete the desired project
  • Meetings, communication, and coordination
  • On Site walk thru

Pre-Construction

  • Meet with client to discuss cost-saving opportunities
  • Develop a construction plan
  • Guarantee building code and expectations are met through proper coordination
  • Organize and Schedule work accordingly

Project Management

  • Full-time superintendent on site
  • Permitting
  • Inspections
  • Maintain neat workspace
  • Weekly progress reports with client
  • Daily cleanup

Project Completion

  • Meet deadline
  • Ensure client needs are met
  • Closeout documents

Estimating

  • Provide client with a cost-effective, competitive, honest scope of work and cost to complete the desired project
  • Organized breakdown of plans and pricing notes
  • Meetings, communication, and coordination with client to understand and help plan what they’re looking for
  • Walk space and hold meetings prior to bidding to understand and get to know the client

Pre-Construction

  • Meet with client to discuss cost-saving opportunities, time management keys, and scheduling to ensure project is completed on time
  • Organize scheduling with management and client so nothing goes unnoticed or missed
  • Coordinate with subcontractors and management to meet building standards and Short & Associates
  • Prepare and sign submittals, provide samples
  • Establish lead times for tenant finishes
  • Bid package assembly and AIA contract
  • Provide necessary insurance

 

Project Management

  • Full-time superintendent on site
  • Coordination between project manager and superintendent
  • Organizing finishes/scheduling/building standards
  • Permitting
  • Inspections
  • ADA standards
  • Weekly meetings with management and client
  • Daily check-ups with management to ensure success
  • Maintain quality control
  • Cost-effective construction
  • Progress reporting
  • Billing management provided by office manager
  • Daily check-ins with building security
  • Make sure subs sign in with building to ensure safety
  • Daily job site clean ups
  • Maintain a neat workspace
  • Team-oriented construction – our entire office works together to complete job
  • Treat job site as if it is our space
  • Constant communication

 

Project Completion

  • Always meet deadline
  • Get C.O.
  • Close out documents
  • Walk punch list with client
  • Get punch list signed off
  • Ensure a clean and organized finished product
  • Help tenant move in
  • Closing meeting to ensure satisfaction
  • Warranties

“ Larry is professional and extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend Short & Associates for your upcoming project.“

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