Capabilities & Qualifications

The Process

From bid day through final retention, BLU-D operates on a defined six-phase process. Every project gets the same disciplined sequence — so general contractors know what we are doing, when we are doing it, and what they can expect at every step.

1. 01

   Pre-Award

   • Estimator reviews drawings from bidding platform or general contractor.
   • Bid tailored to drawings and specifications using PlanSwift, Excel, and AI-assisted scope review.
   • Quality-control check is made on the proposal and drawings, resulting in a fair price for the full scope.
2. 02

   Award & Pre-Construction

   • Operations reviews award for insurance requirements, submittals, schedule, pay requests, and related items.
   • Submittals, truss packages, COI, signed contract, and safety documentation sent to the GC from the estimating, operations, and finance teams.
   • Operations calls the GC weeks out to confirm schedule and set up a pre-construction meeting.
3. 03

   Pre-Construction Site Visit

   • Operations verifies a site visit within two weeks of the framing start date with the GC and the BLU-D production team.
   • The BLU-D superintendent visits on-site with the GC superintendent to verify and coordinate:
     • Mobilization and start date
     • Material lay-down area
     • Delivery of equipment and containers
     • Expectations and crew size
     • Site-specific safety concerns and requirements
     • Complex framing details
4. 04

   Mobilization

   • Lumber and trusses ordered, manpower confirmed.
   • Equipment and containers staged as needed.
   • Out-of-town accommodation secured as needed.
5. 05

   Field Execution

   • Small crew lays out the building and snaps chalk lines.
   • Crew builds to drawings.
   • Safety forms, equipment checks, pre-task planning, and toolbox talks documented on every project.
   • Pay requests submitted by the 20th of the month.
6. 06

   Closeout & Retention

   • Substantial completion triggers operations to schedule demobilization.
   • Small crew stays on to complete punch-list items.
   • Warranty sent to GC.
   • Monthly calls to GC finance department as the building is completed to request retention.

Built for owners who expect more.