Services

What we do

At Connell & Hodges Construction, we bring decades of large-scale construction experience to every project, delivering full-service construction management and general contracting with a hands-on, owner’s mindset. Brian and Dustin lead each job with smart planning, decisive leadership, and personal investment, ensuring every project, regardless of size or complexity, receives senior-level attention, clear communication, and disciplined execution. We partner with clients across a wide range of industries, from higher education and healthcare to faith-based, government, K-12, parks and recreation, and more, consistently delivering predictable results and high-quality outcomes. When you build with Connell & Hodges, you get more than a contractor; you get a trusted partner committed to getting it right.

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Preconstruction Services

We engage early in the project lifecycle to establish a solid foundation for success: 

  • Feasibility studies and early planning 

  • Conceptual and detailed estimating 

  • Budget development, cost modeling, and value analysis 

  • Scheduling, phasing, and logistics planning 

  • Procurement strategy and trade engagement 

  • Fast-Track Multi-Component Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Preparation

By identifying challenges early and aligning project goals upfront, we reduce risk and ensure smooth execution. 

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Construction Management

Our Construction Management services provide hands-on leadership throughout the building process: 

  • Overall project leadership and coordination 

  • Cost control, forecasting, and reporting 

  • Schedule management and milestone tracking 

  • Quality control and safety results 

  • Trade coordination and performance management 

  • Owner, architect, and consultant coordination 

We keep every aspect of the project on track, maintaining transparency, accountability, and seamless communication. 

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General Contracting

Connell & Hodges delivers projects using lump sum, negotiated, or GMP delivery methods, providing single-point responsibility and expert execution: 

  • Subcontractor procurement and contract administration 

  • Field supervision and site logistics 

  • Quality assurance and inspections 

  • Safety program implementation 

  • Schedule-driven execution and delivery 

Our general contracting approach ensures efficient construction, cost control, and superior quality. 

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Design-Build

We collaborate early with design teams to optimize both design and construction outcomes: 

  • Early collaboration with architects and engineers 

  • Budget-driven design development 

  • Constructability optimization 

  • Integrated cost and schedule control 

  • Streamlined, single-point responsibility delivery 

By aligning design and construction from the outset, we reduce revisions, minimize risk, and accelerate project delivery. 

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Project Controls & Closeout

We maintain rigorous control throughout the project and ensure a smooth handoff: 

  • Cost and schedule reporting 

  • Change management and documentation 

  • Commissioning coordination 

  • Punch-list management 

  • Turnover documentation and warranty administration 

Every project is completed with precision, accountability, and organized documentation for long-term performance. 

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