Yellowstone Integrated Architecture + Construction

How long will design and construction take? 
This is one of the most common questions we hear. The first step we always recommend is to undergo an initial project assessment. This will help us understand the specific needs and details of your project. After we invest time in this important discovery process, we can provide a preliminary schedule. Our goal is to ensure a well-planned and efficient process while delivering results that exceed expectations. 

Can I use my space during construction? 
We understand the importance of minimizing disruption to the organization’s daily routine. For many projects, we can work out a phased construction plan that allows ongoing use of certain areas while others are in the build-out process. Our team will work closely with your team to create a customized construction schedule that ensures your comfort and convenience throughout the process. 

How much will renovation of my space cost? 
The cost of renovating your space depends on many factors such as the size of the area, the scope of the renovation, materials used, and specific design preferences. We offer personalized consultations to understand your vision and requirements, enabling us to provide you with an accurate cost estimate tailored to your project. Our commitment is to deliver value while maintaining transparency in all cost-related matters. 

How should I choose a firm for design and construction? 
Look for a team with experience and a track record of excellence. It's essential to establish a strong working relationship built on trust, open communication, and a shared understanding of your project's objectives. By selecting a team that values your input and collaborates closely with you, you can ensure a partnership that yields outstanding results. 

Does Yellowstone handle specialty healthcare construction? 
Healthcare is one of our specializations. The Yellowstone team is well-versed in designing and constructing healthcare spaces that adhere to industry regulations and standards while prioritizing patient comfort and safety. Whether it's a hospital, clinic, lab space or specialized medical center, we have the expertise to deliver a state-of-the-art healthcare environment that is on-budget and supports optimal patient care. 

Does Yellowstone have experience working with historic buildings? 
We have a wealth of experience in the preservation and renovation of historic buildings, and we treat them as part of the unique fabric of their community. Our team is skilled in navigating the intricacies of historic preservation regulations while breathing new life into these treasured structures. We take pride in maintaining the integrity of historical architecture while incorporating modern functionality and design. Your building will be in capable hands, and we'll work closely with you to honor its legacy while meeting your specific renovation goals. 

Will I need to hire a designer, architect, and contractor? 
From predesign to occupancy, Yellowstone provides our clients with experts throughout your project's entire timeline. Our skilled team includes architects, designers, and contractors who collaborate seamlessly to bring your vision to life, and you’ll have the flexibility to choose from our a la carte services based on your project's needs. Whether you decide to use our full suite of services or select specific expertise from our offerings, we're committed to delivering exceptional results that match your unique requirements and preferences.

How should I choose a contractor? 
Thanks to our integrated process, working with Yellowstone means you don't need to choose a separate contractor. By partnering with our team, our clients benefit from processes not found in the traditional design-bid-build process: 

• Communication between designers, architects and contractors stays in-house and allows for valuable, diverse collaboration throughout the entire life of the project.  
• Even if Yellowstone doesn't do the construction, our team is well versed in working and communicating with construction groups. We can help you avoid many common project roadblocks and help keep the budget and timeline on track. 
• Including trades in the design process results in earlier buy-in and faster delivery. 
• Projects don't advance based solely on meetings between all parties.

What is the difference between Design-Build, Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and Yellowstone’s integrated approach?
In traditional Design-Build projects, the client hires a contractor, who typically contracts with an architect or designer. With Integrated Project Delivery, at a minimum, a single 3-party contract between the Owner, Architect, and Constructor aligns goals via terms such as shared rewards and penalties. IPD works well for large projects, such as a new hospital, but is not practical for smaller projects (<$10MM). Full IPD involves creating a development entity that most project team members have a stake in to ensure expectations and goals are aligned. We have distilled down the most valuable components of the process to support smaller-scale, fast-moving projects. This approach allows us to build trust with our customers by ensuring accountability, transparency, and expectation management throughout the entire process, including design, project management, and construction. We can mitigate re-design through continual, open dialogue between our team members. Instead of the client managing separate contracts and facilitating communication between multiple organizations, we serve to simplify the process. The process can be expedited by minimizing the omissions, inaccurate estimates, and misunderstandings that can often arise in the competitive design-bid-build process.