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SHORCOM
Where are your offices?
We currently have two Auckland offices - one based in Henderson, the other based in East Tamaki. Book an appointment with us today and we will arrange a presentation for you, covering the project management and construction process.
What does your internal company structure look like?
Shorcom is lead by our sole Director and founder, Anthony Corin. We operate in an open-plan office environment, with team members spread across 3 sectors: Projects, Design, and Acquisitions. Each project is assigned a Project Manager Lead, and two additional Project Managers to support the project. The current status of all projects is discussed every morning in a team meeting, to keep consistently on track and to gain professional input from the entire team. Together, we work to provide the best experience for you.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Why should I use a project management service?
We will do all of the hard work for you leaving no stone unturned. Our knowledgeable team have established and maintained strong relationships with our network of frequent collaborators - builders, trades, and consultants. We have encountered and overcome a variety of obstacles that can arise during a project, our experienced and solution-driven team will keep on top of all tasks. We will work to deliver your project on time and within budget.
What can I build on my land?
Our team is here to help you maximise the value of your land. We determine a projects feasibility, design a bulk & location study, and discuss with you both the constraints and opportunities of your land. Get in touch with us to get started.
How long does a project take to complete?
This will depend on the size and type of project. Generally, the estimated timeframe of the start of a project to the completion of the build, will be approximately 18 months.
How can I keep track of my project?
Shorcom makes sure that the entire process is very transparent. We make all aspects of your project visible and clear. The project management team responsible for your project will provide you daily status updates through Buildertrend. This includes interactions with consultants, plans, reports and other documents, pictures of the construction site, and more. Our comprehensive schedule is available for you to view, keeping you in the loop of how your project is tracking along. Download the free Buildertrend app to your phone for convenience via the App Store or Google Play Store.
What if I live in another city or overseas?
This is not a problem! You do not need to live in Auckland in order to collaborate with us. Our clients are kept well informed through email, phone, and Zoom video meetings. Our team will provide you with daily updates on your project and will inform you of any received documents and photos - no matter where you are currently located.
FINANCE
What costs are involved in a project and what profit can I expect?
Fill out our form here and our analysis team will generate a project feasibility for you, showing project costs and expected profit margin.
CONSTRUCTION
Who will be building our project?
The team at Longevity Construction will be responsible for the build of your project. We have subcontractors that we regularly collaborate with across multiple projects.
What method of construction do you use?
We use Insulated Concrete Formwork (ICF) construction. This method of construction provides several structural and quality-living benefits, ensuring the build is built to last and provides a comfortable home. For more information on this building technique click here.
How do you keep construction costs down?
By leveraging our economies of scale, we are able to drive down prices across all of our suppliers, consultants, and subcontractors. We value the relationships we have built and continue to select these people for all of our projects - supplying them a steady stream of business. In return, this ensures pricing stays low. This continues across every new project that we collaborate together on.
Due to our ICF method of construction, we resolve supply-chain issues. ICF is a form of construction that is less affected. We ensure all materials are planned well in advance and ordered ahead of time.
Lastly, a key reason why our construction costs are kept low is because we build at cost with no margins. Low costs and staying within budget is important, this is the service we will provide.
How long does the construction process take?
Depending on the size and complexity of the build, generally this will take 6 - 9 months.
More questions?
If your question is not covered here, please feel free to contact us for clarification.
