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Testimonials
William Fetter - Project Manager
Amerect, Inc.
I have known and worked with Rick Scott since the late 1980's on several projects prior to and subsequent to Rick starting his own company - Scott Builders, Inc.
On each of the projects, schedule was of upmost importance. Rick would develop a realistic schedule based on input from suppliers and subcontrators, as opposed to developing one based on what the owner wanted to hear.
Once the schedule was finalized with clear, achievable goals, then communication amoung the owner, architect, engineer, general contractor, suppliers and subcontractors became of paramount importance. A project's success is directly attributable to well definded expectations and complete design drawings to allow supplies and subcontractors to make firm commitments for material delivery and installation.
It has been my experience that Rick's willingness to solicit input in developing a realistic schedule and then his expectation that project team members adhere to their commitments has allowed Scott Builders Inc. to manage and complete their projects on a time significantly better than most competitors.
If you have questions or need additional information, please call - Bill Fetter - 651-459-9909
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Pete McLellan - Project Manager
Swanson & Youngdale, Inc.
As a project manager of Swanson & Youngdale, Inc., I have had many opportunities over the past 8 years to work with Scott Builders on several projects and I am very impressed with their knowledge of the construction industry as a whole and their ability to manage projects of all sizes, from a tenant improvement to a complete building.
Scott Builders has always demanded a high degree of integrity, responsibility, and quality from their employees and their subcontractors which in turn produces a product second to none.
By choosing Scott Builders for your building needs, you are choosing a contractor that prides themselves in quality construction from the initial meeting to the final punchlist.
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Gene Grazzini - Chairman of the Board
Grazzini Brothers & Company
I want to thank Rick Scott for working with us on his various projects. We have worked together for over 30 years. We have worked through many challenging projects, through many smooth running projects; at all times you have exhibited a calm and reassuring manner that allows us to work very efficiently.
We have found Scott Builders completely honest and cooperative with us as a specialty contractor. They have always been very professional in their handling of problems at all times looking out for the Owners interest, yet treating their specialty contractors fairly and honestly.
As a General Contractor, Scott Builders have paid us timely on all projects. They are extremely well run and we don't have any surprises. Their scheduling on projects allows us to work efficiently and productively, accomplishing our work in a mimimal amount of time.
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Dave Zumbusch - Owner
LBZ Investments
When I decided to build a new Commercial Class "A" office building, I met with contractors to solicit their thoughts, ideas and pricing. They all told me what I wanted to hear, the problem was they didn't tell me what I needed to hear.
I wanted someone that wants to do whats best for me. When I met with Rick and the Scott Builders Team, they listened to what I thought I wanted, then over a series of meetings, asked clarifying questions to propose what I needed and didn't need. What I respected the most was their straightfoward direct answers. Every promise they made was kept and there were no unpleasant surprises.
I was busy running my own business, and though Scott Builders updated me each week at the owners/contractors meetings, they were my owners representative with the subcontractors and the job flowed smoothly and was complete ON TIME AND IN BUDGET!
If you are considering a building and want to know all the facts and costs up front, you'd be wise to talk to Scott Builders, Inc.
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Paul Meyer - President
Paul Meyer Architects
It's been my pleasure to maintain a professional working relationship with Rick Scott for the past 16 years. For the last 12 of those years, Rick has owned and operated Scott Builders, Inc., a commercial construction business. Rick has hired our firm to provide design services for a number of his projects. We have completed a varity of projects together, ranging from small tenant build outs to a 50,000 sq. ft. class A office building.
Scott Builders brings many outstanding qualities to a project. Some of the most valuable include:
1. Understanding the total scope of a project - a vital
asset during the design process.
2. Excellent problem solving, proposing solutions that
are valued-based.
3. Watches over owner's budgets like it's his own money.
4. Highly effective management during construction.
Without hesitation, we recommend Rick Scott and Scott Builders, Inc. as a general contractor or design builder for your next commercial construction project.
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Arnie Seltzer - President
Results Real Estate Inc.
I just wanted to take a moment out of my busy day and thank Scott Builders for always getting the correct construction information to me for my clients in a timely manner.
Your knowledge of soil preparation & associated costs; overall construction and most importantly, the recognition of possible "hidden" problems of a particular project that you uncover that others do not, has always protected my client's interest.
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Ron Miller - Vice President
Egan Companies
Egan McKay Electrical Contractors has enjoyed a great working relationship with Scott Builders for over ten years. We have partnered on numerous projects over the years and one factor is always the same: COMMITMENT TO THE PROJECT AND THE CUSTOMER! As a subcontractor we always know what is expected of us in way of quality, price and service. In turn we know what to expect out of Scott Builders in way of project ordination, scheduling and payment.
This relationship is built on commitment and has been successful in the past and is the way to the future. Scott Builders far exceeds most general contractors in their on-time delivery of complete projects that meet customer expectations.
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Todd Russ
CDS/CWS
Commercial Door Systems has supplied commercial grade doors, frames and hardware, and Commercial Wall Systems Inc. has provided drywall and carpentry services to Scott Builders for as long as they have been in business.
We have done numerous jobs with Scott Builders over the years and all of them were well run and we believe successful jobs. We work with numerous contractors and Scott Builders ranks right up there at the top as far as organizing and managing jobs.
They manage jobs well from start to finish. They are clear in their expectations and do a very good job of providing direction when there is need for clarification. They are very consistent getting pay requests submitted, approved and payments issued in a timely manner - all of which is greatly appreciated.
We are proud to have had the opportunity to work with Scott Builders on numerous projects over the years and hope we have the opportunity to work on many more in the future. We are never concerned while working with them, that we will be associated with a less than desirable finished project. They know what it takes to produce a high quality end result and they take pride in doing it right.
Todd Russ - President
Commercial Door Systems, & Commercial Wall Systems
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Brad Bakken, President
Citizens Independent Bank
Scott Builders built the Wolfe Lake Professional Building in St. Louis Park, MN - a class "A" building, of which we are the anchor tenant. Citizens Independent Bank occupies approximately 25,000 sq. ft of a 50,000 sq. ft. building. The building is a little over five years old. Scott Builders also built one of our branch offices in Plymouth, MN. This is also a multi-tenant building of which we have occupied for approximately eight years.
In both cases, we were more than satisfied with the work performed by Scott Builders. They are very professional and easy to work with. The projects were built to our specifications and were delivered on time and within budget. The craftsmanship is first-class and represents a very positive image for our bank.
I would have no reservations about using Scott Builders on any future construction projects. I also would not hesitate to recommend their business to others.
Thank you for the beautiful building you built!
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John & Sonya Nicholson - Owners
K-9 Hydrotherapy
Scott Builders, the subs and the architect were all great to work with!
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Galen Golz - President
Special Assignments
Once again, I wish to thank you and your company for the excellent work that you have done for Special Assignments. It is always a pleasure to have your tremendous support and insight.
As on past projects that we have done together; I find Scott Builders continue to be responsive, great communicators, on-time and on-budget...great job!! As a designer and project manager for all of our projects I want you to know just how important it is to have a contractor that respects details, talks with me first and controls budget and quality. In addition, I really appreciate knowing that substitutions are being discussed and not being made after all the time and effort goes into one of our designs. Please convey to Jim that his weekly and also timely project up-dates also have saved me a ton of time. Who's kidding who....I like to "look good" in front of my clients just like any professional would.
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Joe Malone/General Manager
Wild Marsh Golf Course
This past winter we used Scott Builders for a major remodeling of our golf shop at the Wild Marsh Golf Club.
I was impressed by their professionalism and the ability to work with us, as our restaurant was still operating the entire time the project was going on. Not to mention getting the job done before the golf season was in full swing.
The results of the remodeling have been a great experience for the staff and customers. Everyone is amazed at the transformation to a new first class golf shop.
I would highly recommend using Scott Builders to anyone who wants quality work completed by a professional contractor.
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Molly Fowler/Operations Manager
Buff-N-Glo Car Wash
On March 17, 2005, our facility was severely damaged by fire and smoke. Initially we were working with a company out of Savage to clean up and restore our facility. After 3 weeks of not much of anything getting done, we terminated the original company. After making a few phone calls we contacted Rick at Scott Builders. With NO hesitation, Rick met with us and we discussed what needed to be done to get started and within 24 hours he had crews in place and ready to work. Within 24 hours we could see some results. Things were getting done!!!
Rick worked with us very diligently to get our business up and running within a very short period of time (approx. 2 weeks from start to finish.)
Rick was always honest with us (even if he knew it was not what we wanted to hear) and the same was true of his Foreman. If they did not have the answer immediately, they would get it. They were always courteous and professional, and when we were having some issues with the insurance company, Rick was more than willing to sit down with all of us and explain WHY some things had to be done. The final payoff on the project was even less than the original bid.
I would strongly recommend Scott Builders for any project you may have, they are honest, straight forward and true to their word.
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Sam Harmoning
City of Annandale Mayor
To Whom it May Concern:
It gives me great pleasure to recommend Scott Builders, Inc. to any entity considering a new building project.
The City of Annandale was in need of a new city hall. Scott Builders, Inc. came to us with many ideas they had used on previous projects that made our choices and decisions that much easier. One of my favorite suggestions was that of creating a community board to make recommendations on the particular "needs" of the building itself.
Our new City Hall was to be the first major building project in a number of years. I, personally, was concerned that city staff and city council were not up to the task. Rick and Joe Scott removed the concerns of budget, quality, and time constraints from our shoulders and placed them squarely on their own.
Scott Builders, Inc. brought to us invaluable knowledge learned on past projects; an innate ability to communicate our desires to the numerous professionals involved in the project, and a supreme understanding that their job was to insure the City of Annandale received the highest quality building at the best price possible.
Bringing Scott Builders, Inc. into any project is one of the best decisions you will make.
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Calvin Brandt - President
Brandt Companies
I want to write you a letter and tell you how I feel about your performance on building my building.
You have put together a good team of subcontractors. It was critical and important that I moved in on October 1, and it did happen. Your Scott Builders team and your subcontractors worked very hard to make sure all was completed on schedule so we could move in on the target date. You have put a great team together.
The punchlist at the end of the project was short and all items were taken care of in a timely manner. I have worked with many project coordinators in the past and find your company by far the best to work with. This is my third construction project and by far the best run project.
It was a pleasure working with you and your people on this project. You built me the building I expected and the quality of workmanship was very good. The building looks professional inside and out. If I build another building you will be building it.
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Dr. Ricci Kelso & Dr. Maryann Nelson
Belle Plaine Animal Hospital
To Whom it May Concern:
Scott Builders built our veterinary hospital, Belle Plaine Animal Hospital. They stuck to their promises, were courteous and answered all our questions. They were able to stay on time with schedules and solved problems as they came up. We are very pleased with the results and they have been responsive to our aftercare needs also.
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Mr. Douglas Braun - President
Mink Lake Manufacturing
To Whom it May Concern:
Since we started the project on Mink Lake Manufacturing, I have had numerous discussions with other business owners on the project. Most people think that by giving you a "design-build" contract, you had an open checkbook. I can most assuredly tell them that the opposite is fact. We sat down together and established a "not-to-exceed" budget. Then you, the architect, and I sat down and put together a list of "needs" and "wants". The process continued with the architect doing preliminary design work. The subcontractors were given a set of drawings to design their scope of work and give us budgets. They were told their work had to be all-inclusive as no change orders would be issued. This allowed us to put a final budget together for Mink Lake Manufacturing to take to the bank.
When the bank gave Mink Lake Manufacturing approval for the loan, Scott Builders, Inc. was able to go back to the subcontractors and work out final details and get in their schedules. I counted 23 subcontractors on the project and all of them knew their approximate scope of work before the architect had finished the design. I firmly believe we saved a substantial amount of money and length of design time. Due to the subcontractors doing the designing, they were able to start their portion of work in their plants without waiting for someone else. The architect approved most of the subcontractors designs in a few days. From ground breaking until Mink Lake Manufacturing received possession of the building was eleven weeks, six weeks ahead of schedule!
The early completion of the building was a function of several factors. Scott Builders working with the subcontractors keeping them informed of developments, favorable weather conditions, and subcontractors working together.
I would recommend to future clients to discuss "design-build" versus "bid-build" with Scott Builders. We did not have any problems with someone "lowballing" their quote and making a killing on change orders. In fact, there is only one change order between Scott Builders and Mink Lake Manufacturing. That change order is to return the funds in the contingency to Mink Lake Manufacturing.
Scott Builders and their staff should be commended for the excellent job they did.
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Ms. Judie Rose
Former Wright County Commissioner
To Whom it May Concern:
Wright County has contracted with Scott Builders to be our owner's representative. We are remodeling an old Pamida building into Human Service offices and are building a new office building at the Public Works location. We have worked with Both Joe and Rick Scott.
I realize that even though we are early in the construction process they have saved us large sums of money through their diligence scrutinizing construction documents. They realize we want very few work change orders so they made sure our documents were "tight" and that the low bidder and their subs on our project understood our expectations.
Joe and Rick Scott are good communicators. They answer all questions and understand our concerns. They return calls promptly and helped us establish a process to authorize invoices and submit for payment. I've appreciated their expertise and assistance.
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Ms. Karla Heeter
Crossroads Animal Shelter
To Whom it May Concern:
The purpose of this letter is to offer our recommendation and observations of the General Contracting Services of Scott Builders.
We had the pleasure of working with the professional team at Scott Builders through the construction of our new animal shelter. We are a group of women driving this project, and wanted experts that not only know construction but have some people skills as well. We found both these qualities in the folks at Scott Builders.
It was also important to us that we not have to sweat the small stuff, we didn't want to have to worry about trivial details, we just wanted to think about the big picture stuff. Scott Builders totally took care of everything. Scheduling went smoothly, with work being done in a timely manner. They took very seriously our need to stay on schedule. They were the taskmasters.
The thing we most appreciated when working with Scott Builders is how we were treated. It was always apparent to us that we were important to them and that our concerns, ideas and/or suggestions were valuable. Never, did we feel as though we were an interruption to their day.
From the bid process to the handling of lien waivers to final inspection day, we were exceedingly pleased with Scott Builders. Even several months after our project was complete, when we had a warranty issue with one of our subcontractors, Scott Builders were there to work on our behalf.
We could not have been more pleased with our decision to work with Scott Builders. We have a quality product that was enjoyable to build.
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Mr. Tim Whitesell - Owner
Whitesell Medical Locums, LTD
To Whom it May Concern:
I was referred to Scott Builders by a friend who explained to me that Scott Builders would be the right choice for a general contractor. Having never experienced the commercial building process before I was concerned how things would work out. I didn't have any concept of the building plans drawn on paper and Scott Builders architect Paul Meyer was quite helpful in assisting in the concept stage. During the whole concept stage (about 6 months) I hadn't decided on whether to use Scott Builders as the general but, there was never any pressure put on me to decide hastily.
After the concept stage was complete I was provided with a detailed sheet of expenses called a GMP (Guaranteed Maximum Price). Rick Scott indicated to me that the costs would not exceed the GMP unless I changed something and a change order was issued.
I decided on Scott Builders because they seemed reasonable and promised they could complete the job in a timely fashion. My building was completed a few weeks ahead of schedule and most of the subs they used worked out. I had a disagreement with one subcontractor and Rick Scott called them and resolved it.
Overall Scott Builders seemed knowledgeable, reasonable and easy to work with and I would not hesitate to recommend them for a commercial building project of any size.
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Mary Degiovanni
City of Annandale
To Whom it May Concern:
The City of Annandale hired Scott Builders, Inc. to act as the City's consultant on our new City Hall project. They have been involved as our agent from the project planning stages through the current construction activity. They continue to provide us with great advice to get the quality building we are looking for at the best possible price. They closely reviewed the Architects' plans and specifications and made suggested changes where appropriate, and they visit the project site regularly to inspect the contractor's construction progress and to ensure that we are getting what we paid for when it comes to the construction quantity and quality. Scott Builders has been a lifesaver to the City on numerous occasions when important construction details were being delayed or entirely neglected by others. They have earned the trust of the City and the respect of everyone involved with our project.
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