Self Perform

Our Workforce, Working for You

Greater Control From the Ground Up

Construction projects move fast. When coordination breaks down, schedules slip, communication slows, and small issues become expensive problems.

For more than 100 years, our self perform teams have helped close those gaps. Instead of relying entirely on outside subcontractors, we complete key scopes of work with our own experienced field crews. The people planning the work stay connected to the people building it, creating faster decision-making and stronger day-to-day coordination throughout construction.

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What Is Self Perform Construction?

Self perform construction means a contractor completes portions of work using its own workforce instead of subcontracting every trade. At Tonn and Blank, our crews work directly alongside project management and preconstruction teams throughout the project lifecycle.

This approach:

  • Creates clearer communication between field & office
  • Supports schedule oversight
  • Improves coordination when conditions change
  • Enhances safety planning
  • Upholds quality

Why Owners Value Self Perform Work

Critical path work requires dependable manpower and close coordination.

Self perform crews provide greater control over labor availability and field execution, especially during phased renovations, occupied construction, and schedule-driven projects where timing affects operations, patient care, students, staff, or public access.
Our field teams work closely with superintendents and project managers to keep production moving and adapt quickly when conditions change.

Experienced tradespeople understand the details that affect long-term building performance.

From concrete to finish carpentry, our crews focus on doing the work correctly the first time. Consistent field oversight helps reduce rework, maintain project momentum, and deliver a higher level of craftsmanship throughout construction.

Direct visibility into labor, production expectations, and sequencing allows our preconstruction teams to develop more realistic planning early in the process. Owners gain a clearer understanding of how work will be executed before crews ever mobilize on-site.

That level of insight supports stronger cost predictability throughout construction.

Construction rarely goes exactly according to plan. Existing conditions change, schedules shift, and occupied facilities continue operating while work is underway.

Because our field crews work directly for Tonn and Blank, project teams can adjust manpower, sequencing, and scheduling without waiting through multiple layers of subcontractor communication. Decisions happen faster, coordination stays tighter, and disruptions are minimized before they impact the broader project.

Self-Perform vs. Fully Outsourced Construction

Self-Perform Contractor
  • Direct control over manpower and scheduling
  • Faster response to field conditions
  • Consistent craftsmanship standards
  • Stronger coordination between field and office
  • Greater visibility during preconstruction
  • More flexibility during phased work
  • Embedded safety planning with field crews
Fully Outsourced Construction
  • Dependent on subcontractor availability
  • Longer communication chains
  • Quality varies across subcontractors
  • Coordination relies heavily on third parties
  • Limited labor forecasting insight
  • Less adaptability during schedule changes
  • Safety approaches vary by subcontractor

Proven Experience

Our Approach

Self perform value starts long before construction begins.

Our preconstruction teams work directly with field leadership to evaluate sequencing, labor planning, constructability, and material coordination early in the process. Identifying challenges before work begins helps reduce costly surprises later in construction.

Owners often face pressure to reduce costs while maintaining quality and long-term performance.

Our teams evaluate practical solutions that improve efficiency without compromising the integrity of the project. Because our recommendations come from experienced builders and field leaders, decisions stay grounded in how the work will actually be built.

We use VDC and laser scanning technology to improve coordination before installation begins.

Laser scanning captures precise existing conditions, helping teams identify conflicts early, improve fit and alignment, and reduce field rework during construction. This process supports smoother installation and more accurate planning across complex projects.

Strong field execution depends on constant communication.

Our superintendents, project managers, and self perform crews work together throughout construction to solve issues quickly and keep projects moving safely and efficiently. Clear sequencing, experienced supervision, and direct oversight help maintain productive jobsites from start to finish.

Skilled Trades Backed by Experienced Field Teams
• Carpentry
• Concrete
• Door, Frame & Hardware Installation
• Drywall & Acoustical Installation
• Equipment Rigging
• Millwork
• Prefabrication
• Selective Demolition
• Site Work
• Roofing
• Steel Erection

In-House Wood Mill Shop

Our on-site wood mill shop gives owners another level of quality control and coordination during construction. The team fabricates custom cabinetry, nurse’s stations, countertops, reception desks, storage solutions, and architectural millwork directly from our headquarters. Because materials can be purchased and stored in bulk, projects gain better production efficiency and more dependable lead times.

Custom components include:
• Base Cabinets
• Wall Cabinets
• Reception Counters
• Quartz & Solid Surface Countertops
• Nurse’s Stations
• Window Sills
• Wardrobe Cabinets
• File Cabinets
• Drawer Units
• Trash Units

Built on Experience

Many contractors rely almost entirely on outsourced labor. We continue investing in experienced in-house tradespeople because direct field expertise creates better outcomes for owners.
That experience helps owners reduce uncertainty and stay focused on the bigger picture instead of managing day-to-day construction issues.

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Let’s Talk About Your Project

Whether you are planning a renovation, adaptive reuse project, occupied facility upgrade, or complex construction schedule, our self perform teams can help bring greater control and coordination to the process.

Contact Tonn and Blank Construction to discuss your project.

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