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Pre-Construction Services
Probably the most important stage for any construction project and sadly one that many clients feel they don't need. We receive approximately one to two planning drawings per month with customers asking us to price them and when we respond by saying we do not price off of planning drawings and advise them to get some pre-construction support, we are often met with responses like “ Why would I pay to get my project priced”, the truth of the matter is you often get what you pay for. A free budget estimate is just that an 'estimate'.
We can provide a detailed cost breakdown with nrm2 bill of quantities pricing schedule.
When pre-construction contractors establish a realistic and achievable timeline from start to finish, they can create a helpful action plan and identify potential issues that could delay their projects. You can break down the project work into several milestones that should complete specific dates in the timeline. Despite not being set in stone, you can use a schedule to determine lead times, establish goals, and decide the sequence of your building process. Once commercial construction begins, it comes in handy in overcoming problems and monitoring progress.
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Pre-construction costs vary depending on the project’s size and scope, the number of services that are included, and the location, but it is usually not a significant expense. In most cases, these pre-construction costs will be between 1% to 3% of the project’s total cost and must be paid before the construction process starts. Nevertheless, these minimal pre-construction costs will pay for themselves when the cost control process in pre-construction services allows you to save a large sum of money in the long run.
Cost of Pre-Construction Services
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Helps you understand the project better beforehand and make thoughtful decisions.
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Allows you and your team to point out blind spots and nuances that might go unnoticed.
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Prevents field conflicts and ensures that the project is completed safely and on time.
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Streamlines the process and forms a budgetary proposal.
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Ensures the most productive use of your time and financial resources.
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Provides you and the team with a broad view that helps envision your commercial construction project outcome.
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With comprehensive reports and schematics, preconstruction services give you the luxury to guide and educate yourself through the project, making you feel at ease about spending your money.
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Preconstruction services also ensure all relevant parties — such as engineers, contractors, architects, and owners — are on the same page, reducing the chances of delays during construction.
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Detailed project schedules help maintain an efficient, accurate, and cost-effective commercial construction venture.
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Encourages communication coordination by offering clarity in the form of a clear idea for everyone to follow.
Benefits of Pre-Construction Services
A ‘pre-construction checklist’ entails all the necessary activities for you and your commercial contractor to perform during the precon stage. Here is our well-rounded checklist which will act as a guide and ensure you don’t miss out on any critical step.
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Defining the Scope of Work
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Site Inspection and Analysis
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Establishing a Preliminary Budget
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Design Development
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Selection of Contractors and Subcontractors
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Scheduling and Sequencing Plans
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Procurement of Materials
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Obtaining Building Permits
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Setting Lines of Communication
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Pre Construction Meetings
The Preconstruction Checklist
Always plan! Pre-construction planning should always be part of your routine. It promises reliability and will help you feel confident about what is to come. Moreover, understanding that preconstruction services are at the crux of an ideal commercial construction project sets out the best construction companies apart from the rest.
When considering which general contractor to choose, ask about which preconstruction services they provide and which suits your needs and requirements. The best commercial construction company is the one that can offer the most value to your project during the pre-construction phase, guiding the design, budget, and schedule before anyone shows up at the site.
Want to make your dream projects come true? Let’s plan it.
“If you fail to plan, you plan to fail”. Quote - Benjamin Franklin 1790