Our preconstruction philosophy is simple: we roll up our sleeves and work with you during the design process to eliminate the “unknowns” that lead to change orders and delays. By balancing your program requirements with budget realities, we ensure your project is Clear, Coordinated, and Constructible before procurement ever begins.
Pre-Construction Services will provide:
We prepare detailed cost estimates at every phase—Schematic Design, Design Development, and Final Contract Documents. By leveraging our historical database of similar past projects and combining it with real-time input from manufacturers, we arrive at a budget that accurately reflects the final cost, even at the earliest stages.
Value Engineering (VE): True Value Engineering isn’t just about cutting costs; it’s about optimizing value. We proactively review your design to identify cost-effective alternatives that maintain the project’s intent.
Unlike other firms that suggest simple scope reductions, we focus on meaningful alternatives—different materials, methods, or sequences—that save money without compromising quality. Every option is weighted against the schedule to ensure the “savings” don’t result in “delays.”
Constructability & Coordination: We continuously seek clarification on design issues to ensure our costs reflect the designer’s true intent. PDS reviews every estimate from a systems perspective—analyzing not just the cost of an individual item, but how it integrates with the systems built around it. This rigorous review results in a set of working drawings that meets your fixed budget and minimizes conflicts in the field.
Safety & Logistics Planning: Safety starts on paper. During preconstruction, we develop a site-specific Quality and Safety Plan. We review the impact of construction with local fire marshals, police, and utility providers to ensure the project runs smoothly without disrupting the surrounding community.
The Result: By the time construction begins, you will have a defined schedule, a stable budget, and a document management plan in place. Our upfront planning results in reduced claims, time-and-cost efficiencies, and earlier occupancy for your business.
