WHAT ARE PRE-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES?

Pre-construction services go well beyond just estimating what a project will cost. They include everything from an initial client meeting to plans, schedules, studies, permitting, and more.

The pre-construction process starts in broad terms with an overall project evaluation. This will emerge from the initial meeting between client and contractor and is the big picture elements of the project. This initial evaluation lays the foundation for the rest of the pre-construction services as well as the actual construction.

INITIAL BUDGET ESTIMATES

There are several components that go into estimating the budget for a construction project. These may include the cost of materials, subcontractors, suppliers, equipment, and more. At times multiple estimates may be provided as the contractor works through various options with the client, and any budget estimate should always be rated against the project budget.

The contractor will also need to identify the cost of potential issues, as well as evaluate any opportunities for potential savings. Finding cost saving alternatives can be a major benefit of the pre-construction process.