General Info

F. H. Alexander, Inc has the expertise and personnel required to perform a wide range of commercial construction projects, from new building construction to commercial renovation projects to industrial plant renovation to hydroelectric plant projects. We are also proficient in the construction of Pre-engineered steel buildings. While most projects performed by the company have been completed as a conventional General Contractor, we have had considerable success utilizing the Design-Build delivery method. Our personnel also have the experience and skills necessary for performance as a Construction Manager. Regardless of the type of project or the project delivery method, our organizational skills, experience, and commitment to doing it right have consistently produced successful projects and satisfied clients. In most projects, F. H. Alexander, Inc acts as a conventional General Contractor, with design documents produced by the Owner's or Tenant's design professional. Recently completed projects include a state-of-the-art equine surgical facility for Saratoga Equine Veterinary Service, renovation of 35, 000 square feet of office space in Glens Falls for Allstate Insurance, and Construction of a new Town Hall for the Town of Stuyvesant, New York. The Design/Build method of project delivery is often an extremely effective process, providing the project owner with a quality product, as well as the benefit of a single contact for project coordination. Unlike the conventional system of contractors developing pricing based on a completed set of architectural documents, our involvement in the design process from the beginning provides a practical perspective to assist in the development of the documents. This collaborative approach can provide significant cost savings to the owner both in design costs and construction expense. This is true whether F. H. Alexander, Inc is the prime contractor, or the Architect is the prime contractor. Although we have completed numerous projects using a Design/Build contract arrangement, most notable is the 93, 000 square foot Executive Woods building in Clifton Park, completed DCG Development Co For the project owner who desires to have the maximum involvement in the details of construction, engaging a Construction Management firm may be a logical choice. Construction Management services can be provided during the pre-construction phase of the project or during the actual construction, or both. During pre-construction, the Construction Manager is able to work with the Design Professional in developing a cost effective, practical design. By developing preliminary estimates and schedules, the groundwork is laid for smooth, orderly completion of the project. During the Construction phase, the Construction Manager serves as the Owner's representative, performing such tasks as obtaining and evaluating bids for the various trade contractors, qualifying and recommending specific trade contractors, reviewing payment requests and submittals made by trade contractors, and continually advising and assisting the owner in the administration of the project. By utilizing the Construction Manager's expertise in both construction and contracting procedures, and entering into contracts directly with specialty trade contractors, the owner may maintain more direct control over the project, and may, in some cases, experience some cost savings. If your project plan includes a large, open floor plan, an optimal solution may be a Pre-Engineered building. Pre-Engineered buildings are cost-effective solutions for many additional applications and building styles.