The three primary characteristics of Harvey’s project management style are:

• “Vendor” vs. “Agent” - Traditionally contractors have been viewed as “vendors” and this is based on the assumption that all contractors are alike; that construction services are something that can be purchased “off the shelf.” Instead, we view our firm as an “agent,” acting on the owner’s behalf and developing a trusting relationship through identifying the owner’s goals, pre-assigning quality personnel who fit the project type and providing a “wholistic” interpretation of documents.
• Company Structure – Many contractors use a separate estimating staff. We do not. Our firm prefers “single point accountability” for each project. That is, the project executive is your ultimate contact from the estimating stage to closeout.
• “Results-oriented” Goals – We want to establish relationships with every other member of the project “Team” – that is, we want the building owner, architect and other consultants to recommend Harvey and ask for us again. To that end, our goals both in the home office and the jobsite emphasize communication, flexibility, attention to detail, and organization.
• CM at Risk – Many of Harvey's large-scale project have been delivered via CM at Risk. This delivery method has become more common in recent years, particularly with university projects. It is a process we welcome and that works hand-in-hand with our overall management philosophy.