We view the Preconstruction Phase as arguably one of the most crucial phases in the overall life of a project. During this phase the “TEAM” develops many of the building systems and components which later drive the look, feel, and function of your new facility. With this in mind, we have made it our business (literally) to become experts in the processes of Preconstruction.
COMMUNICATION | This process begins with a Partnering Meeting which gathers those involved in the design, construction and end use of the project. The objective of this meeting is to communicate/learn the goals and objectives for the project, identify potential problems and solutions, and establish clear lines of communication.
SCHEDULE | A Master Schedule for the project through design and construction and will be prepared to facilitate the overall process. DesCor will provide a comprehensive schedule clearly indicating the major design milestones including all of the preconstruction, bidding, permitting and other project related schedule issues and activities.
ESTIMATING COST & CONTROL | DesCor believes strongly in the importance of providing continuous “up to the minute” cost control feedback to allow the Team to Design to a Budget as opposed to Budget to a Design. This process includes
- Schematic design estimate
- Design development estimate
- Contract document estimate
- Constructability review (includes DesCor field team input)
- Document control
- Bid packages
- Competitive bidding
- Value analysis
- Cost control
- System Studies
- Prequalify subcontractors
- Design-build services
- Long lead identification and procurement
- Estimate turn-over package
- Site logistics development