Stevens Construction Institute Inc. is a multi-discipline consulting firm whose staff has long experience in the construction industry. SCI was founded for the purpose of providing construction estimating, financial management, and project management consulting and training for the construction industry.

Business Planning
Planning is critical to a construction contractor. No surprise to all. Planning’s importance has been stated by so many people in some many ways as the one of the key activities to assure business success. We cannot state it differently than it has been said before. We agree. Additionally, we believe that you are not planning when you make up your plan as you go. It is called fire fighting and it is never profitable.

The right kind of planning is essential. The economics, the environment and the business of construction contracting are unique. Therefore, a generalist approach is ineffective. It may be even dangerous given the risk and nature of our industry. Add to that, industry veterans state it is harder to make the same profits than 5 years ago.

Business Evaluation
Our Business Evaluation Services give a client an objective third party opinion about the strengths, weakness and other important factors about his / her contracting organization. We compare the company to other like construction firms and current practices.  We analyze this information in light of the client’s goals then, present these findings formally to the senior executive(s).

The business evaluation of a contracting firm is a formal assessment of the business, including management practices, financial condition, performance and control, work acquisition effectiveness, and organizational structure.  It is designed to help management identify and confront the operational issues that face the organization. 

Productivity Improvement
Our Productivity Improvement Consulting gives the client a step by step approach to eliminating unproductive time, therefore providing more productive time.

Superior Productivity is the hallmark of successful construction contractors. Labor cost is the consistent variable in all projects. It is the culprit in 90%+ of unprofitable jobs. Improving labor’s performance both in field and the office is a critical success factor. If all projects are profitable then the construction company is also.

Estimating & Pricing
Our estimating consulting give clients control of project cost through all phases of the project life cycle. We have an excellent working knowledge of critical success factors such as project type, location, design, local conditions and other factors that directly impact project cost. SCI spends time to understand the factors that are important to its clients and keeps those at the forefront of its work with that client.

Project Management
Our project management consulting includes scheduling and planning all parts of a construction project. We take the project scope, budget, timeline, locale and other variables to produce planning documents and critical path method schedules. Our follow up methodology keeps the project focus on the right things:

Our process and information enhances consistency and singleness of purpose for the project team.
In all, the successful project begins with the complete estimate and thoughtful pre-construction planning. Once building starts, there is no recovering this missed opportunity.

Financial Management
Our Financial Management consulting helps contractors optimize their cash management, financial leverage and ultimately increase the value of their firm. “Best of Class” contractors are judged primarily on their returns on investment, not their technical construction ability. This industry is a business. Above average firms work smart with their limited funds, using them where they will reap the most long-term benefit. Thus, the owner’s personal wealth grows.

Construction Partnering
Construction Partnering is a structured process developed to produce a quality and productive job for all project stakeholders. It has a long and successful history in public and private construction projects. The foundation of any successful project is people and processes.  Therefore, this methodology focuses on developing a team united by a common mission and objectives whose process is effective. The bottom line is increased trust and expedited decision making, rather than nonproductive ego and agenda protection.  Construction Partnering fosters open communication among individuals and puts the trust back into the construction process