Preconstruction services
Preconstruction as a standalone service or the first phase of a CM at risk project: conceptual and milestone estimates built from quantities, constructability reviews, schedules, phasing and logistics plans, and a GMP you can finance against.
Preconstruction services, the way we actually do it.
Most construction problems are preconstruction problems that were not caught. A detail that cannot be built, a lead time nobody checked, a site constraint that turns the schedule inside out. Our preconstruction group of nine estimators, schedulers and engineers exists to find them while they are still cheap.
Estimates are built from quantities and current subcontractor pricing, by trade, with the assumptions written down. At each design milestone the estimate is reconciled to the last one and the changes explained line by line. Owners do not get a new number; they get a trail.
Constructability and value
Our superintendents review the drawings at design development, before the details are frozen. Value engineering is offered as options with the cost and the consequence, not as a list of substitutions nobody asked for.
As a standalone service
Owners hire us for preconstruction alone on projects they will bid hard, projects in due diligence, and projects where the architect needs a cost reality check. The fee is credited if the project proceeds with us.
What happens, in order.
So you know what to expect from the first call to the last walk.
Program and concept
Conceptual estimate and schedule from the program and site; site and logistics constraints identified.
Milestone estimates
SD, DD and CD estimates reconciled to each other; changes explained line by line.
Constructability and VE
Superintendent review at DD; options with cost and consequence.
GMP
Guaranteed maximum price at the agreed milestone, with subcontractor pricing and a written list of assumptions.
The numbers a buyer asks for.
| Staff | 9 estimators, schedulers and precon engineers |
| Estimate basis | Quantities and current sub pricing, by trade |
| Accuracy | Within 4% of final on 86% of projects since 2018 |
| Scheduling | P6 and MS Project; critical path and float shown |
| Standalone | Available; fee credited if the project proceeds with us |
| Tools | Bluebeam, OST, Procore |
Questions about preconstruction services.
How accurate is a conceptual estimate?
About 10% at schematic design, narrowing to a GMP at DD or 50% CDs. The assumptions are written down so you can see what drives the range.
Can we hire you for precon without committing to construction?
Yes. The fee is credited against the construction contract if the project proceeds with us.
Do you work with our architect or bring your own?
Either. We work with most Arizona firms, and we bring design-build partners when the owner wants one contract.
Need preconstruction services? Tell us about the job.
A project executive replies the same business day. Conceptual estimates within two weeks of the information we need.