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Jun 15, 2022 · The key idea is to standardize (and then optimize) +/-80% of the basic building and reduce costs there and use the other +/- 20% for the custom elements that allow for adapting the building to its unique site and program while providing individuality and character.
Jun 16, 2022 · The hard construction cost on the project–completed in 2020–was $19.4 million ($111,359/unit; $194/sf) which was dramatically below the costs seen on other projects in the Portland region during the same time period.
Walsh proposals are scrutinised at each stage to ensure that value is achieved and that designs are developed in line with the cost plan. As a project progresses through detailed design, Walsh’s broad knowledge of innovative construction methods can be called upon to ensure that the unique design requirements and interfaces are resolved well ...
Through efficient design, we aim to reduce build time, cost & environmental impact, while increasing build quality and safety – resulting in great benefits for your projects. Along with the consideration of buildability and logistics we undertake the design and detailing of temporary works.
- General Budget Breakdown
- So How Do We Do It?
- Case Study
- Seek Unencumbered Sites
- Standardize and Repeat Elements
- Keep It Simple
Think of budget in terms of value, not cost. Ask yourself, “What is the maximum amount of value that we can add with the given budget?” CEDC has a goal of a 20% reduction in hard construction costs. These savings create room for the client to include wish-list items or extra amenities that add value to the residents. If we can reduce 20% of constru...
Core ideas: 1. Seek out unencumbered sites 2. Standardize and repeat elements 3. Keep it simple – take a logical approach to execute the design We don’t have to spend time and money reinventing the wheel for each project. If we standardize 80% of the design, then we can customize the remaining 20% to be unique and meet the client’s desires. We conc...
BURI BLDG: An affordable apartment building designed by MWA and constructed by Walsh, The Buri Building proves that CEDC can provide elevated design, meet design review requirements, and cut construction costs. A trustworthy example,the Buri Building had the 2nd lowest cost per unitof the 55 publicly subsidized affordable housing projects construct...
Not following the recommendation of starting with an unencumbered site, the Buri Building’s site was, unfortunately, the opposite. Due to its location on a long, narrow property along city-owned streets, the site had an abundance of zoning requirements that steered our decisions. This proves that the CEDC approach can be practical even when the opt...
Using the 80% standardization, 20% customization rule, the Buri Building is a design-forward project that provides residents with generous amenities. Standardization was the key cost-saving aspect of this project. The Buri Building consists of 159 apartments, and we were able to optimize the building so that it only required ten different unit type...
This project taught us that “keeping it simple” is still a lot of work. We had to be highly detail-oriented and carry out maximum quality control to ensure that we didn’t produce waste. However, minimizing waste of time and materials indeed paid off in the value added to the project. Working on affordable housing projects brings an extra layer of p...
Employing a committed partnering philosophy between our design team and subcontractors on every design-build project, Walsh has consistently been successful in providing cost effective and high-quality construction that deliver the best value for clients.
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Jun 14, 2022 · CEDC posits a set of working principles that we at Walsh feel will lead to more inherently cost-efficient buildings. We believe strongly that these are valid constraints to achieve truly affordable housing.
