A Better Way to Build
Wagner brings decades of experience working in alternative delivery methods that streamline communication, accelerate schedules, and improve cost certainty — all while maintaining exceptional quality and accountability.
Whether you engage us early to assist design teams or we carry full responsibility for design and construction, we simplify decision-making, minimize risk, and deliver more predictable outcomes.
Maximizing Your Project’s Potential
Experience working in alternative delivery methods has taught us how to maximize the overall project value for our clients. Each delivery method has its benefits, and Wagner leverages them effectively to reduce costs, speed up schedules, and increase overall success.
Delivery by Any Method Necessary
Design-Build
The design-build model unites design and construction under one contract. Wagner becomes the single point of accountability, streamlining communication, accelerating schedules, and reducing risk while improving cost and quality certainty.
Design-Assist
Design-assist brings Wagner’s expertise into the design phase to support the architect and engineers with constructibility insights, cost efficiencies, and schedule planning — leading to a more coordinated design and faster delivery once construction begins.
Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)
In CMAR delivery, Wagner joins the project early to provide preconstruction services, cost estimating, and constructability reviews. We then deliver construction at a guaranteed maximum price, protecting the owner from overruns while maintaining flexibility during design.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of alternative delivery methods has Wagner successfully delivered?
In CMAR delivery, Wagner joins the project early to provide preconstruction services, cost estimating, and constructability reviews. We then deliver construction at a guaranteed maximum price, protecting the owner from overruns while maintaining flexibility during design.
What value does Wagner bring to the table during preconstruction in an alternative delivery setting?
Wagner’s preconstruction services are grounded in decades of real-world field experience. We provide accurate cost estimating, constructability reviews, risk assessments, and value engineering early in the process — allowing owners and design teams to make informed decisions.
How does Wagner approach collaboration with design firms?
We treat design partners as true collaborators, not competitors. Our approach is rooted in transparency, respect, and shared accountability. Wagner integrates early with designers and engineers to review design intent, anticipate constructibility challenges, and align cost, schedule, and performance goals.
What is the value in bringing on Wagner early in your project?
The earlier Wagner is involved, the more opportunities we’ll find to cut costs, streamline logistics, and add value. We control the outcome when we control the timeline from the very beginning. While we’re flexible enough to support any phase, we are the greatest asset when we have a hand in planning and preconstruction.