What Sets Us Apart

The Vaughn approach to preconstruction is led by purpose, because the success of every project begins long before we break ground. Our process is designed to deliver what matters most to clients: cost certainty, schedule confidence, and complete transparency from day one.

By investing the time upfront to understand your goals, analyze complexities, and plan every detail, we eliminate surprises and empower better decision‑making. The result? A construction experience that’s more efficient, more predictable, and aligned with your vision from start to finish.

Better planning, fewer surprises, smoother builds.

• Detailed data-backed estimates for accurate pricing and fewer surprises
• Collaborative planning with architects, engineers, and all trade partners for alignment across all teams
• Constructability reviews to identify challenges before construction begins
• Clear logistics and site sequencing for efficient workflows and minimal disruptions
• Seamless transition from design to build for schedule certainty and quality assurance

Vaughn’s VDC approach is rooted in one purpose: to give our clients greater certainty, smoother delivery, and a project experience they can trust. We leverage 3D models, clash detection, and digital simulations to uncover and resolve issues early, long before construction begins. This proactive work dramatically reduces the likelihood of surprises, delays, added costs, or rework once we’re in the field.

Our VDC services provide clarity and confidence, not guesswork or risk. By strengthening logistics and safety planning upfront, we help ensure a safer, more predictable project from day one. The result is more accurate coordination, smarter decision-making, and a streamlined process that protects your schedule, your budget, and ultimately your vision.

See it. Solve it. Build it better.

• 3D modeling for real-world construction clarity
• Clash detection to prevent field conflicts
• Visual simulations for planning and coordination
• Proactive issue resolution to reduce change orders and costly rework
• Tools include scanning, total stations, 3D printing
• Supports logistics and safety across all project phases

At Vaughn, safety is more than a policy; it’s a shared commitment to one another. We believe that every person on our sites deserves to work in an environment where risks are anticipated, voices are heard, and everyone feels responsible for one another’s well‑being.

Our zero‑incident "Safety First!" approach is driven by engaged leadership and true field ownership. By equipping teams to recognize hazards early, speak up confidently, and take action without hesitation, we create jobsites where people stay safe, productive, and focused.

People first. Always.

• Zero-injury commitment led from the top
• Field empowerment to stop unsafe actions
• Leadership actively engaged in site safety
• C3-accredited employer and safety advocate
• Strong peer-group safety performance
• Culture of education, accountability, and care
• Virtual design and construction (VDC) used to plan logistics, safety, and quality control
• Pre-task safety planning with trade partners

Vaughn’s full‑time quality control team is involved from day one to ensure every system and every detail performs exactly as intended.

We believe long‑term building performance starts long before construction begins. Our clients depend on reliable systems, durable materials, and flawless execution, and we believe they deserve complete confidence in the work behind their project.

Through comprehensive constructability reviews, multi‑layer inspections, and advanced testing tools, we identify issues early, verify every installation, and ensure each component meets the highest standards. The result: a building that delivers lasting performance from day one, and every day after.

Built right the first time, and ready on day one.

• In-house QC and commissioning specialists
• Project-specific quality control plans
• Triple-inspection process before Owner walk-through
• Constructability reviews during design
• Testing tools: laser scans, infrared, system checks
• Issues resolved in virtual design and construction (VDC) to avoid costly rework
• Focus on long-term performance and functionality

As a true builder, Vaughn develops honest, achievable schedules grounded in real project conditions, because predictable delivery starts with understanding how work truly happens in the field. We understand what drives production, how activities flow, and what crews need to stay safe and efficient. That practical insight allows us to sequence work more effectively, anticipate constraints before they become issues, and maintain momentum even in a labor‑strained market.

A critical part of our approach is early and consistent engagement with trade partners. We bring them into the planning process from the start, aligning on scope, identifying risks, validating durations, and coordinating work face‑to‑face. Their real‑world expertise strengthens our schedules, ensures accurate scopes of work, and creates shared ownership of the plan. By planning with a builder mentality and collaborating closely with trade partners, we maintain stronger control of the schedule, minimize delays, and provide a clearer, more reliable path from day one through completion.

When we commit, we deliver.

• Realistic timelines rooted in real project conditions
• Daily pull planning and morning meetings to keep tasks flowing efficiently
• Honest collaboration with trades and clients
• Continuous oversight by senior team
• Proactive risk identification and course correction
• Transparent, live-updated schedules
• Builder-driven approach for smoother sequencing and schedule control

In today's market, labor shortages can slow progress and increase costs. With over 500 skilled craftworkers, we are ready to build and keep work on track. By performing critical tasks ourselves, we maintain control of the schedule and budget, creating certainty and stability for the project.

Vaughn's self‑perform teams deliver earthwork, concrete, infection control, and steel with precision and flexibility. Our hands‑on capability reduces delays, manages costs more effectively, and maintains consistent quality from start to finish. The result is a smoother project experience and a stronger outcome when it matters most.

When it counts, we bring the crew.

• 500+ cross-trained, in-house construction workers
• Seamless labor support when trades fall behind
• Tackles difficult or costly scopes efficiently
• Increases control over schedule and budget
• Deep knowledge across multiple trades
• Value-add flexibility on complex jobs