Successful projects start long before construction begins.
Our preconstruction process gets us involved early, while design is still being developed, so you always know where your budget stands and what your options are before final decisions are made. We engage numerous trade partners to ensure a competitive bid and work closely with your design team to verify what’s on the drawings can be built within your budget. By the time construction begins, there are zero surprises.
That starts with our dedicated Preconstruction Team that owns cost estimating, budget development, and subcontractor engagement from early-stage budgets through GMP formation. We ensure the pricing evolves as drawings and specifications do, engage trade partners early, and pay attention to the details that can quickly push a project off budget. This means your numbers are as accurate as possible before anything gets built.
Step 01
Our preconstruction team looks at early drawings, establishes a list of assumptions, and identifies what needs to be clarified so the final pricing is fully accurate. We surface risks early so nothing surprises you later.
Step 02
As design progresses, we track the cost impact of each change in order that your budget stays accurate with no surprises. You always know where the number stands before documents are finalized.
Step 03
When there's more than one way to build, we break down the options by cost, performance, and long-term impact so you can see the full picture. Better information leads to better decisions.
Step 04
From early stages all the way through GMP formation, we build budgets that are detailed, accurate and reliable. This means you're making decisions on realistic budgets — not rough estimates.
Step 05
Long lead materials and equipment are flagged early in order that delays in procurement don't impact the project schedule. We order what needs to be ordered before it becomes a problem.
Step 06
We have great relationships with several subcontractors. We engage eligible, qualified subcontractors and suppliers, solicit competitive pricing, and make sure the right partners are on the project.
During preconstruction, we look at both what something costs to build and what it costs to own. We evaluate the materials and systems going into your building against their long-term performance, so you’re making decisions based on the full cost of ownership, not just the cheapest option to install today.
