preconstruction services

All too often in today's industry, the term "preconstruction" is defined as something synonymous with estimating. In reality, preconstruction is the evolution of estimating services. Estimating is a reporting exercise. Architects and Engineers draw, and then Estimators tell them how much their drawings will cost. The quality of the estimate is often defined by the quality of the drawings.

There have been many studies which demonstrate that the decisions made by Designers and Owners at the front end of a project have the greatest impact on the project as a whole. That impact may be cost related, schedule related, quality related or functionally related. As a result, the value of insightful collaboration between the Owner-Designer-Contractor team at the front end cannot be over-stated.

Despite this recognition, the opportunities to add value are often lost as the result of firms who choose to estimate rather than provide true Preconstruction Services.

Preconstruction Services require that the Contractor and the Design Team work in collaboration, instead of back and forth. We have the experience and commitment to do just that. As a result, you can expect the following activities during preconstruction: