With more than three decades of experience in the construction industry, William Londos serves as vice president of preconstruction at ACM Design & Build, based in Miami. To better serve his clients, William Londos maintains membership to multiple professional organizations, including the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA).DBIA is dedicated to demonstrating how the design-build process ensures accountability, saves time, and saves money. Today, roughly half of all construction projects utilize design-build technology, and though it is a newer form of construction, it is the fastest growing method in America. The approach’s success lies in its streamlined process, in which an individual or entity seeking construction services needs to conclude only one contract with a design-build provider, rather than multiple contracts with designers, contractors, subcontractors, and consultants. With specialists fulfilling all of the traditional needs under one roof, design-build entities also enjoy an intimate culture of collaboration, one which encourages innovation. Recent research by CII/Pankow shows design-build construction continues to surpass other delivery systems in terms of its speed of delivery and cost.
William Londos draws on more than 30 years’ experience in the construction industry as vice president of preconstruction at ACM Design and Build in Miami, Florida. Away from his responsibilities at ACM, William Londos balances his time between industry organizations, such as the Latin Builders Association, and various philanthropic groups, including the Humane Society.The Latin Builders Association (LBA) manages a variety of philanthropic initiatives through the LBA Children and Families Foundation. The foundation was formally launched in 2007, though the LBA had been active throughout South Florida as a philanthropic organization for nearly three decades prior. Early charitable efforts included collaborations on La Liga Contra El Cancer and support for local charity events such as Miami’s Annual Bike Drive.Today, the LBA Children and Families Foundation coordinates all LBA fundraising initiatives and charity events, which include the LBA Scholarship Fund, the LBA Back-to-School Backpack Drive, and the LBA Toy and Bike Drive. The organization regularly distributes grants to worthy community programs while utilizing public relations and promotional efforts to raise awareness for these organizations and their missions.
As the vice president of preconstruction at ACM Design & Build, William Londos handles the preparatory process for a diverse range of construction projects from the company's headquarters in Miami. With decades of experience in the industry and LEED certification, William Londos is affiliated with organizations such as the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA).Founded to discover a better process for taking architecture, construction, and engineering projects from the initial stages to completion, DBIA polished the design-build approach to construction, which continues to impact project development across the country. Each year, the association furthers its mission by hosting the Design-Build Conference & Expo.This event invites professionals in the industry and those just beginning their careers to gather and learn more about the design-build process and the latest advances in its techniques. Attendees can participate in continuing education courses and view some of the industry's top projects honored with the DBIA Project/Team Awards.The 2019 Design-Build Conference & Expo will take place November 6-8 in Las Vegas. For more information about DBIA and the annual fall conference, please visit dbia.org.
An experienced construction industry professional, William Londos serves as the vice president of preconstruction at ACM Design & Build. From his office based in Miami, Florida, William Londos oversees pre-construction work including budgeting for costs.There are two types of costs for construction projects - hard costs and soft costs. Estimating both correctly at the pre-construction stage is critical for smooth development. Hard costs are determinable and quantifiable. They relate directly to actual construction work, from design to engineering, and typically make up 70 percent of construction costs. Hard costs include those related to the building structure (labor and materials), site preparation (underground utilities, drains, paving, and grading), and landscape. Because these costs are quantifiable, many estimators use previous construction projects to estimate the hard costs of a new project, plus a contingency for unseen conditions.Soft costs refer to nontangible costs that do not directly involve actual building. These include architectural and design fees, building inspection and permit fees to local governments, accounting costs, insurance, and real estate costs such as land appraisal and assessments. Other examples include local and state taxes, construction insurance, and advertising. Soft costs typically make up 30 percent of construction costs.
