Commercial and development
Preconstruction Services: Cost, Constructability and Schedule
Preconstruction is where money is actually saved. Cost modelling as the design develops, constructability review before drawings are finished, long-lead procurement identified early, and a schedule built from real sequencing rather than optimism.
What this covers
- Cost modelling at each design milestone
- Constructability and coordination review
- Value engineering with scope intact
- Long-lead procurement planning
- Schedule development and phasing
- Bid package and contractor selection support
How we run it
- 01
Model
Line-item cost built at concept and updated at every milestone.
- 02
Review
Drawings tested for buildability, coordination and code exposure.
- 03
Plan
Procurement, phasing and schedule mapped before mobilisation.
- 04
Hand over
A bid-ready package with the assumptions documented.
Questions people ask before hiring
Why pay for preconstruction when a contractor will bid the job?
A bid tells you what a drawing set costs once it is finished. Preconstruction tells you what the design will cost while it can still be changed, which is the only point where a number can be influenced without losing scope.
Can you provide preconstruction on a project you are not building?
Yes. Preconstruction and cost validation are regularly delivered as standalone services, including for owners working with another general contractor.