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Construction projects are notorious for issues that cause delays and additional expense, this why pre-construction services are so valuable.

Before any ground is broken and before any materials are ordered, pre-construction managers, estimators and project managers work closely with the client, architect and other key project partners to execute a variety of pre-construction services. The goal is to craft a well-defined project scope, schedule and budget that will encourage your project’s success.

Who should consider utilizing pre-construction services?

Just about everyone. The information is beneficial on small projects that are not yet fully defined, and it is beneficial for large projects that are complex in nature and require millions in investment.

The price for construction planning services is a very small percentage of your project’s total cost. It is a small investment that delivers massive rewards. Pre-construction services uncover the ‘unknowns’ upfront, before they are exposed and leave you to problem solve blindly.

Pre-construction services could include some, or all, of the following depending on a client’s specific needs:

  • Project Feasibility Study

  • Construct-ability Reviews

  • Life-cycle Analysis

  • Conceptual Budgeting

  • Cost Estimating

  • Schedule Optimization

  • Value Engineering

  • Design Management

  • Project Management

  • Commissioning

  • Subcontractor Review/Selection

  • Building Material Analysis

  • Equipment Selection

  • Site Analysis

  • Soil Analysis

  • Roof Analysis

  • HVAC Analysis

  • Utilities Review

  • ADA/Code Compliance

  • Permit Requirements

Contact me to learn more about Pre-construction services.

Project management during construction is important to keeping track of scheduled trades, materials cost/quality, contract and liability paperwork, payments, lien and warranty paperwork, city inspections, along with many other task that are vital to success.

Project management work includes some or all, of the following depending on a client’s specific needs:

Bidding & Negotiation

  • Bid Preparation

  • Bid Award Recommendations

Construction

  • Contractor/Subcontractor Coordination

  • Project Meetings

  • Change Orders

  • Quality Control

  • Health & Safety Management

Contact me to learn more about Project Management services.

Once your project is complete, and it is almost time to take the keys. Your work is not over. There are many more tasks to complete to ensure your transition into your investment is a smooth one.

Post-construction services ensure a comprehensive close-out to all parts of your project. It gives you peace of mind knowing that you not only got what you paid for, but that the overall quality has been inspected.

Post-construction work includes some or all, of the following depending on a client’s specific needs:

  • Final site clean-up and preparation

  • As-built documentation

  • Electronic project archive

  • Turnover of equipment brochures and operating manuals

  • Guarantee/Warranty follow-ups

  • Systems turnover and training

  • Final inspections

  • Post-project review

  • Contact list

  • Cost reconciliation

  • Move-in coordination

  • One year walk-through meeting

Contact me to learn more about Post-Construction services.

Jeph Burnett