UNLOCKING OPPORTUNITY
With a current Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) workbook of over $3B, our track record in collaborative project delivery is second to none.
The power of collaboration
Kapitol's expertise in Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) is a testament to the power of client collaboration for the successful delivery of construction projects. ECI projects account for more than 50% of our workbook which spans across industrial, residential, commercial, education, infrastructure, and health sectors.
During ECI engagement, we take the client on a journey with us. We first seek to understand key success criteria for the project and then work collaboratively to identify efficiencies in design, as well as advising on buildability and logistics, to reduce program and cost whilst maintaining design intent and ensuring safe and quality outcomes.
Andrew Deveson, Director“WE PROVIDE FULL TRANSPARENCY INTO OUR COSTING PROCESS AND ENGAGE TRADE PARTNERS EARLY TO ENSURE WE NEVER LEAVE ANYTHING TO CHANCE”
Our ECI team draws expertise from various parts of the organisation
project managers
Work with planners, estimators, design managers, SMEs, Digital Engineers, and advisors to ensure the best outcome for the ECI.
Planners
Find efficiencies in programming and logistics.
Estimators
Work with trades to ensure we provide realistic costs.
Construction Advisors
Advise on construction sequencing and logistics.
Design Managers
Review materiality and overarching design to efficiencies and ensure compliance requirements are met.
Digital Engineers
Review available 3D models to identify and resolve clashes between architecturals (spatials), structure and services.
SME's
SME’s including Façade, Structure, Fire and Services Experts review documentation to identify any risks.
Quantity Surveyors
Ensure measures are accurate and work with Estimating on accurate cost planning.
The in-house team
Our in-house team doesn’t work in a silo to develop “best guess” results. Instead, we work collaboratively with trade partners, QS’s, PMs, and design consultants during the ECI process to develop efficient designs in line with our clients’ goals.
Benefits of ECI
| For clients | For consultant teams | For builders |
|---|---|---|
| De-risk feasibility | Ongoing builder and trade insight | De-risk Design and Construct |
| Minimise cost | Design peer review | Validate budget |
| Maximise Net Lettable Area (NLA) | Support from PM and QS | Improve buildability |
| Improve programme | Iterative design development | Improve programme |
| Reduce price volatility | Improve consultant outputs | Improve trade understanding and relationships |
| Reduce risk overall | Early efficiencies and averted issues |
As an experienced ECI construction company, Kapitol forms strong partnerships from a project’s earliest stages, using early contractor involvement to deliver strategic advice, value-driven solutions and accurate cost planning before build commencement. Our proven, collaborative approach as a trusted ECI contractor helps clients unlock opportunities, optimise design and streamline delivery programs while maintaining the highest standards of quality and efficiency.