Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are the steps in building a new office, plant, etc?

Step 1: Finding an affordable plot of property that will encapsulate your current and future needs.

MKS can help in assuring the property being considered will in fact accommodate your current and future needs from a total acreage standpoint. MKS can review the existing zoning, topography, investigate existing soil conditions, investigate IDEM issues, evaluate on and offsite utilites and give PROS vs. CONS for a particular plot of land.

Step 2: Programming: Program building and site as a team with owner to culminate with a floor plate and schematic site plan.

MKS will work with owner to fully understand its operation in order to appropriately program building spaces and site (utilities, parking, Equipment, etc). MKS will make contact with local authorities (planning, utilities, IDEM, etc), provide schematic budget at this time to ensure owner can in fact afford the initial program.

Step 3: Design Development: Design components of site and building with direct input from owner.

MKS will ensure constructability as project moves thru Design Development and MKS will also ensure budget is maintained.

Step 4: Construction: Start and complete construction.

MKS will manage project from all aspects (schedule, quality, safety, cleanliness)

Step 5: Owner Turnover.

MKS will assist in commissioning of all systems ensure owner is trained on components of new facility, ensure accurate as-builts are recorded, ensure all government agencies are signed off, and ENSURE OWNER SATISFACTION!

Why should we choose MKS over the competition?

MKS manages work second to none. MKS schedules aggressively. We fully understand the sooner an owner occupies a new facility the sooner the pay back begins. All our projects have a site superintendent, a project manager, a general superintendent and on certain project a company executive reviewing project. That is 3 to 4 pairs of eyes reviewing quality, safety, and overall workmanship. We PRIDE ourselves on First Class Craftmanship and demand it from our vendors. In all cases one of the owners of MKS is intimately involved in our projects. Our team of field personnel is critical to the preconstruction planning and executes our plan second to none as well.

Why should MKS be selected as my Design Build Contractor?

We take the time to fully understand the nuts and bolts of your business in order to provide educated feedback on the type of construction required. At MKS our preconstruction planning is superior to our competition. We ensure we are aware of all the potential issues with government agencies (IDEM, City or County, ). We look into the future of your organization and ensure that we do not tie your hands for future growth. At MKS we live by our schedule. We schedule aggressively from the start and try to beat our already fast track schedule. The amount of lag built into our schedule is minimized as the faster we finish your building the sooner you can reap the rewards.

What is preconstruction and why would this benefit an owner/client?

As the saying goes “Failing to plan is planning to Fail”. Preconstruction is the foundation that a successful construction project demands. From conceptual budgeting and planning thru construction documents and GMP (Guaranteed Maximum Price) the cost and programming is streamlined.

What is the history of MKS?

See our “About Us” page.

How does MKS support the community?

For MKS being a General Contractor is more than just a job. We fully understand the impact our livelihood of construction affects the futures of others. MKS has humbly donated or gifted services to those in need. We appreciate our good will and in turn help others.

What values does MKS aspire to?

Building Friendships — Our mission statement is as follows “Develop lasting, trustworthy relationships by adopting each client into our family business and providing them with the highest level of construction and management”

At MKS business is about building relationships. Our goal is to perform at the highest level possible so next time a customer needs construction work they only think of MKS. See our testimonials for proof of our success.