Powers is actively involved in the competitive bidding market. Our project history includes educational, religious, medical and retail facilities. The bid market keeps the company competitive, helps us maintain our high quality standards and exposes us to new products and subcontractors. Competing in the bid market gives us the opportunity to acquire unique contracts, such as the historical restoration of Old Main at the University of South Dakota, Vermillion.

Over 30% of Powers' contracts are design build. In the design build process, Powers assembles a team of designers - including architects and engineers - to meet the goals of a specific project. This process includes the following services:

Conceptual Design:

  1. Preliminary Plans
  2. Site Analysis/Testing
  3. Cost Control

Plans and Specifications:

  1. Architectural and Engineering Design
  2. Code Compliance
  3. Cost Control

Construction

  1. Contractor Administration
    1. Bidding/Negotiation with Subcontractors and Materials
    2. Scheduling
    3. Quality Control and Testing
  2. Project Safety, including training
  3. Permits
  4. Cost Control

Contract Closeout

  1. Furnishing As-Built Document
  2. Warranties