Local Architect and Builder selected to represent Timberpeg® Post and Beam Structures.

Timberpeg, the Artisans of Post and Beam®, a national producer of high quality timber frame homes and commercial buildings has selected George J. Donovan AIA and Associates Architects and Donovan, Phillips Ltd. Construction Services both of Bedminster and Bethlehem, PA as their Independent Representative for Delaware Valley and Lehigh Valley.

“The design-build team of Donovan Architects and DPL Construction fits the profile of Timberpeg’s independent representatives perfectly,” says Bob Britton, president of Timberpeg® East, Inc.     

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Construction Services

Donovan-Phillips Ltd. was created to bring together the design, construction, and management talents of key members of the award winning Architectural firm of George J. Donovan AIA and Associates; in order to provide our clients with single point responsibility for their construction projects.

The benefit to you will be continuity that keeps the architect involved throughout all phases of the projects design and delivery process to assure the highest degree of quality.  Owners will further benefit by a depth of experience that cannot be matched by either architects or contractors working independently.

At last the details so carefully worked out with our clients on paper will be executed exactly as intended in their building project.  Our team of contractors and sub contractors share this philosophy, working closely with our on site project managers.  Our project managers are accessible, knowledgeable, and sensitive to your needs.

We are confident that through design/build, the highest quality and value can be achieved.  We look forward to demonstrating this commitment to our clients.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

           

 


 

 

 

 

 

Who Benefits From Our Services?


» Owners who demand the best quality workmanship.

» Owners who have critical time schedules.

» Owners who are sensitive to the aesthetics of the design so often lost to improper supervision.

 

» Owners who have more vital business related roles. to play than managing a construction project.

» Owners who who recognize the capabilities of their design professionals.

 

 

 


 

   

  

 

 

 

 

What should you expect before construction?


The time before construction begins is the crucial time to develop a realistic approach to the owner's program.  This is accomplished by sensitive design coordinated with a realistic budget.  This up front coordination will save the owner both time and additional cost during construction and is accomplished by the following means:

 

» Program, Budget, and Schedule Evaluation

 

» Conceptual Cost Estimate

 

» Recommendations for Program Adjustments

 

» Construction Document Review

 

» Coordination of Consultants

 

» Establishment of the Bidding Method

 

» Bidding Coordination

 

» Construction Agreements Preparation

 

» Construction Schedules

 

» Resolve issues before they become disputes

 

 

 

 

 

What Should You Expect During Construction?


During construction, the owner can rely on our construction management team to ensure that the project time schedule and budget are closely adhered to.  As construction managers we will also provide the owner with daily site representation and written reports on the project's progress.  Any discrepancies that arise during construction will be quickly resolved.  The following outlines specific construction management responsibilities during construction. 


» Regular Progress Meetings

 

» Distribution of Meeting Minutes

 

» Monitoring of Construction Costs

 

» Maintenance of Accounting Records


» Processing Shop Drawings and Product Submittals

 

» Updates on Project Schedule and Budget

 

 

 

Final Inspection by Officers:

 

» Christian G. Donovan, President

» George J. Donovan AIA, LEED AP, Vice President

» H. Joseph Phillips AIA, Secretary/Treasurer

 

Resumes available upon request

 

 

    

 

P.O. Box 160 / 3160 Bedminster Road / Bedminster PA 18910 / 215-795-0103 / Fax 215-795-2256