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 aquire unique contracts, such as the historical restoration of Old Main at the University of SD, Vermillion, SD.

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.

1. Conceptual Design
   1. Preliminary Plans
   2. Site Analysis/Testing
   3. Cost Control
2. Plans and specifications
   1. Architectural and Engineering Design
   2. Code Compliance
   3. Cost Control
3. Construction
   1. Contractor Administration
      1. Bidding/Negotiation With Qualified Subcontractors and Material Suppliers
      2. Scheduling
      3. Quality Control and Testing
   2. Project Safety, Including Training and Inspections
   3. Permits
   4. Cost Control
4. Contract Closeout
   1. Furnishing As Built Document
   2. Warranties