Our Passion
At Della Porta Construction, the building process is our passion and the core of our work. Over the past twenty years, we have refined this process through our extensive experience in sophisticated commercial and residential construction, resulting in a finely tuned building experience.
Our exceptional team of principals, estimators, project managers, and craftsmen contribute at various stages of the process. As projects transition from pre-construction to construction, we ensure a seamless hand-off from the estimating team to the construction team. This guarantees that all critical details from the early design and pricing phases are executed during construction. By utilizing this proven team approach, we significantly enhance the likelihood of a successful project outcome.
The Process
Della Porta’s services are most effective when engaged early in the design process. This allows the owner and architect to fully leverage our expertise in materials, custom building techniques, costs, and production schedules. We consistently deliver high-quality projects while adhering to critical budget and schedule requirements. Early contractor involvement fosters a cohesive team, ensuring continuity from pre-construction through to project completion and beyond. Often, we are brought on board at the initial stages, sometimes even before the design team begins drafting. Our experienced pre-construction teams provide invaluable insights for early pricing exercises and share their extensive knowledge gained from over thirty years of building in the challenging intermountain west environment. Collaborating closely with the owner and design team from schematic design to final construction documents results in a well-conceived plan that integrates both technical and aesthetic elements essential for a successful build.
SCHEDULING
Della Porta Construction actively manages critical time lines during the pre-construction phase of a project, setting key dates for important milestones like owner approvals, design completion stages, building permit submissions, and cost estimations, often collaborating with the design team to create a comprehensive pre-construction schedule that ensures smooth project progression once construction begins.
SITE ANALYSIS
A “Site Analysis” service provided by Della Porta essentially involves thoroughly examining a construction site’s characteristics, including soil conditions (through geotechnical report reviews), to advise on the best building placement, utility connections, road access, landscaping considerations, and any other site-specific factors that can maximize land usage and benefit the project owner and architect.
ESTIMATING
Our estimating philosophy emphasizes consistency and predictability from the initial estimates through to construction document pricing. By providing reliable and predictable pricing from the early design stages, we enable owners to make informed decisions early in the process. This approach helps avoid the pitfalls of investing time and money into full construction documents only to find out later that the project exceeds the desired budget. We believe that offering comprehensive estimating services from start to finish distinguishes us from many competitors. If initial or subsequent estimates indicate a project cost higher than the owner’s budget, Della Porta collaborates with the owner and design team to offer product research, alternative methods, and value engineering options. We also consider any other creative solutions determined collaboratively, aiming to reduce costs without compromising overall quality and design intent. This crucial service is often employed at various stages of drawing development and pricing efforts.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Exceptional project management is crucial for the successful and efficient progression of any major construction project. At Della Porta Construction, our project managers are involved from the pre-construction phase, where they initiate planning, preparation, and set benchmarks to ensure the project stays on schedule. During the construction phase, our project managers leverage an integrated back-office tracking and management system to ensure every aspect of the build is completed on time and within budget. This includes the effective coordination of subcontractors, procurement of materials, inspections, and other project requirements.
COMMUNICATION WITH OUR CLIENT
A construction project is a significant investment, and we understand the importance of keeping clients informed about the status of their investments. Therefore, client communication is a key responsibility of our project managers at Della Porta Construction. Clients are introduced to their project manager and provided with direct contact information before the build even begins. Our project managers incorporate client communication benchmarks into the project schedule and are as committed to meeting these communication goals as they are to any other project deadlines. Our Progress Tracking Reporting System keeps clients updated during each phase of the construction process, and our use of Remote Visual Reporting provides visual updates on the project’s status throughout the build.
In addition to client communication, Della Porta maintains ongoing relationships with architects, designers, and other stakeholders to preserve the project’s integrity. Effective communication during the build is essential for a successful outcome, and we encourage our clients and project partners to reach out to any member of the Della Porta Construction team at any time.
QUALITY CONTROL
At Della Porta Construction, our reputation is built on the quality of our projects. With extensive experience, we know which materials are of the highest quality and the best distributors to source them from. We employ only the finest craftsmen and vendors in the Treasure Coast, and our site managers meticulously inspect every aspect of a build, accepting only the best quality work. Our decades of experience have taught us that pre-planning the installation and integration of building components such as windows, appliances, and HVAC systems results in a well-organized and manageable final product. We directly manage each layer of a project—from site work, fill, foundation, walls, roofs, windows, finishes, flooring, to landscaping—adhering to our commitment that quality is defined not only by what you see but also by what you don’t see.
Our dedication to excellence ensures that our clients will be satisfied not just on move-in day, but every day for as long as they own the building.
MOVE IN
Once a Della Porta project is completed, we ensure that your project receives the back-end support and service it deserves. This begins with an orientation and walk-through of the building systems with the owner, ensuring they fully understand the features and are comfortable with all aspects of their new construction. Additionally, Della Porta provides a comprehensive Operations and Maintenance Manual, which includes contact information for project participants, as-built drawings, equipment manuals, cleaning and maintenance instructions, and other useful reference materials.
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
Most buildings evolve after move-in. The changing needs of occupants often lead to modifications, updates, additions, and renovations. At Della Porta, we encourage our clients to contact us when it’s time to make changes to their building. Rest assured, Della Porta’s commitment to quality and our familiarity with the existing structure will ensure outstanding results.