It all starts with preconstruction and “precon” or Design Phase. can make or break a construction project – luckily, we’re experts at preconstruction.

Why do we value preconstruction so heavily?

Preconstruction lays a solid foundation for the construction project because we’re able to share our vast building expertise to make important decisions that maximize the project’s efficiency and minimize potential obstacles during the project.

Although involving a builder in the design phase may sound more expensive, having an experienced construction company like BUILDERS PRO more than pays for itself because 95% of the savings opportunities happen before a shovel hits the ground. (Don’t worry if your design phase is already done. When we’re “only” a general contractor, we still go through our preconstruction processes, but we can’t make as significant of an impact.)

When we can work with the design team early, you’ll get a higher quality of work, waste less materials, have fewer budget fluctuations, and have an expedited schedule to get a faster return on your investment.

The key aspect of preconstruction is being proactive, and getting ahead of issues such as design conflicts, material shortages, subcontractor schedules, etc. that can drastically affect design decisions and shape the project’s outcome, including the client’s satisfaction.

It is never too early to talk to our preconstruction team about your next project. Contact us to discuss your project’s feasibility, get initial cost estimates and timelines, and we’ll give you ideas to get the best return on your investment.

Design-Build

One of the best methods to maximize the benefits of preconstruction is us work side-by-side with the design team, known as Design-Build.

Why is Design-Build so impactful?

By overlapping the design and construction phases of the project, we can considerably expedite the overall delivery schedule while providing more value engineering than when we’re only involved in the build phase.

Additionally, this method offers the owner a “one-stop” approach for the entire project. The owner holds a contract with a single responsible party that manages both the design and construction, thus reducing the client’s risk. Often, BUILDERS PRO Constructors leads the design-build team, partnering with a regional architectural firm with vast expertise in the specific building type scoped and our engineering team.

The design-build delivery method has grown in popularity over the past decade due to enhanced communication and collaboration across the team. The owner is a team member, not the go-between for the design and build teams.

This approach also leads to more innovation and value engineering while minimizing work change orders and scheduling delays because it pairs the design and build teams together during preconstruction. From inception to completion, design-build projects run smoother and provide a better experience for everyone involved, especially the project owner.

Have a project in mind? Let’s chat about it and discuss ways to optimize your budget and schedule.