What is IMC?
Integrated Mechanical Contracting (IMC) is a modern approach that unifies mechanical, metal, civil, and facilities management under one streamlined service. This model emerged organically as a result of the collaborative mindset and diverse capabilities inherent to Bird. IMC allows us to provide greater project ownership and output, resulting in higher-performance projects for our clients. It’s mechanical, redefined for today’s complex urban infrastructure.
Advancing Construction. Enhancing Mechanical.
The construction industry is evolving, with complex projects demanding more of their teams and presenting greater margins for error. IMC evolved at Bird as a way to address this shift: a model inspired by the principles of Integrated Project Delivery, a collaborative building method that’s been highly successful on challenging, large-scale projects. In the last 25 years, Bird has honed its expertise and structure to offer similar advancements in the mechanical field.
Where Collaboration Meets Capability
IMC redefines the role of a contractor, blending the hands-on expertise of mechanical specialists with the big-picture oversight of a general contractor. With our fabrication facility, in-house expertise, and collaborative mindset, IMC breaks down silos to streamline projects and reduce wasted resources. By engaging teams early and leveraging diverse capabilities, we enhance efficiency, boost quality assurance, and maximize value.
Why IMC?
The IMC Philosophy
As buildings become more efficient, more automated, and more advanced, their mechanical needs become more complex—and more interwoven with other areas of construction. To deliver exceptional work, today’s mechanical contractors must be able to see both the forest and the trees. IMC is our way of getting the bird’s-eye view of each project. Here's how we get there:
- We collaborate with teams throughout the construction process to deeply understand project needs.
- When every stakeholder aligns to accomplish one goal, incredible things happen.
- The construction sector is always evolving, and so are we. We grow our service capacity with intention: to meet the needs of tomorrow’s mechanical projects.
Conventional Contractors
Traditional Model
Conventional mechanical contracting results in fragmented responsibilities, project inefficiencies, and elevated project risk. It’s an approach designed for a simpler era, when mechanical components were less integrated. Delivering what the market demands—high efficiency, powerful building automations, and system longevity—requires a new approach. Working with a traditional mechanical contractor limits control over project outcomes and often leads to higher costs and longer timelines.
Why Bird?
Bird’s Advantage
IMC is a proactive, fully integrated approach that eliminates inefficiencies and enhances project outcomes. By centralizing expertise and leveraging in-house capabilities, we ensure seamless coordination, reduced costs, and higher-quality results.
Key advantages include:
- End-to-end integration. We’re there to support you from planning through fabrication and facilities management.
- Proactive, not reactive. Involvement throughout the process helps us plan and pivot as project requirements change, without sacrificing quality of work.
- Tailored mechanical contracting. There’s no need to compromise: we have the capabilities to spec, fabricate, install, and maintain mechanical systems to your exact specifications.
A Model That Delivers More
IMC gives us greater control over our projects, streamlining efficiency and adding value for better results and an improved client experience.
IMC gives us greater control over our projects, streamlining efficiency and adding value for better results and an improved client experience.
Improved Efficiency
IMC limits reliance on external contractors, streamlining construction and minimizing costs.
Stakeholder Satisfaction
By getting involved early and taking greater ownership, we ensure the final product aligns with your vision.
Creative Collaboration
IMC unlocks more than efficiency, it amplifies each team’s expertise for more value and a better result.
Turnkey Solutions
With our holistic insight and in-house fabrication facility, we create tailor-made solutions that check every box.
Cost Savings
Spotlighting potential issues early leads to fewer surprises, and less unexpected costs, later.
Quality Assurance
Our mechanical foundation and project oversight give us greater control to ensure top-tier quality.
