Preconstruction
Build Smarter from the Start
Careful planning leads to exceptional results. By engaging Ellis Construction early in your project, you benefit from our proactive approach, technical expertise and commitment to transparency.
Preconstruction is a formal start to every one of our projects. We integrate these steps in all our projects to set our relationship up for success before shovels hit the ground.
Capital Planning Support
Early-stage insights and strategy to refine scopes, budgets and feasibility.
Read more→
Capital planning is the strategic process organizations use to determine long-term investments in facilities, infrastructure and resources. It involves evaluating future needs, setting priorities, estimating costs and aligning financial resources to achieve organizational goals.
Partnering with Ellis Construction during the capital planning phase will provide your organization with critical insights into project feasibility, cost estimates and even potential challenges.
With our construction team at the table during planning discussions, you’ll gain insights to help you accurately forecast and receive expert guidance on materials and methods. This proactive collaboration sets the stage for a smooth project that stays on track both financially and logistically.
Design
Whether design-assist or design-build is needed, we align on design.
Read more→
We make sure your build is beautiful, sustainable and most importantly – meets your current needs and anticipates your future goals. No matter what role we are filling in your project; we take time to align on design, helping you craft a landmark that reflects the work you’ve put into your organization and dreams.
Constructability Review
Enhance coordination on your team while optimizing project possibilities.
Read more→
The constructability review process helps to bridge the gap between design and reality. By thoroughly evaluating plans, materials and methods, our team ensures your project is buildable, efficient and cost-effective. It’s how we turn good designs into great builds, with fewer delays and more confidence from day one.
Scheduling, Phasing and Long Lead-time Planning
Thinking ahead to keep you on time and on budget.
Read more→
In commercial construction, success starts long before the first shovel hits the ground. We prioritize advanced scheduling, strategic phasing, and long lead-time planning to ensure your project stays on time and on budget. Our team identifies critical items to address early on and sequences construction to align with operational needs so businesses can minimize disruption, manage risk and keep timelines on track from groundbreaking to grand opening.
Estimating, Budgeting & Bidding
Transparent, data-driven estimates for accurate project costs.
Read more→
Accurate budgeting is the foundation of every successful project. Drawing from an extensive database of past unit costs and real-time market data, we deliver detailed, competitive estimates tailored to your project. Using our robust electronic database of hundreds of material suppliers and trade partners, we ensure you the most competitive pricing of your project.
Transparency is key. We always openly share all pricing data, so you know exactly how your investment is being allocated. Ellis is completely open book on our bidding. We share all bid tabulations and recommendations with you prior to award. From conceptual estimating to progressively more refined budgets, to final hard price or guaranteed maximum price, Ellis is there for you as a resource every step of the way.
Value Engineering
Collaborative solutions to maximize functionality and minimize costs.
Read more→
Our value engineering process is a true collaboration. We work together with owners, internal or external project architects, and our extensive supplier and trade partner network to explore alternative designs, materials and methods to optimize functionality while reducing costs. Our team will thoughtfully evaluate options and present innovative solutions that balance quality, practicality and budget.
Government Relations
Advocacy and guidance for regulatory, zoning and financial approvals.
Read more→
Navigating regulatory requirements is critical, and Ellis Construction is here to advocate for your project’s success.
We work directly with municipalities to:
– Secure zoning approvals
– Analyze project impacts
– Develop strategic messaging for legislative approvals
We provide guidance on public financial matters to:
– Navigate Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts and unlock available incentives
– Clarify complex public funding options
– Secure necessary approvals by extending advocacy to state and federal levels when needed
“We have built several projects with Ellis Construction and find their planning, attention to detail and ability to complete a project on time is second to none. Ellis has also assisted us in development negotiations with the City of Wausau. Their in-house expertise allowed us to rezone our property, modify the parking requirements and ultimately receive municipal TIF incentives for project completion.”
— Fritz Schierl, Team Schierl Companies Co-CEO
Take the Next Step
We are ready to help you set your next project up for success.
See how we’ve brought visions to life. Explore our portfolio and discover the projects we’ve proudly completed.