Preconstruction

What Is Preconstruction?

Pre-construction is the time to thoroughly assess and plan to mitigate risks associated with constructing the project, including evaluation of the construction site, permit and inspection requirements, and any other special situations that need to be resolved before or during construction

Our PreConstruction Process

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Define project scope

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Define project budget

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Define project details

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Define project team

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Define project materials

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Assess project permitting & inspection requirements

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Prepare the project communication strategy

Why Choose Us

With over 26 years of continuous operation, Straightline Builders has completed a wide range of projects. This vast experience offers the ability to provide our clients with the comprehensive building blocks toward a successful end product.

What Is Included

In the initial planning stages of a project, the client works closely with its design team and construction partner (general contractor, construction manager, or design-build contractor) to develop detailed drawings, schedules, budgets and manpower projections before construction starts. This phase requires frequent communication between the core team and any additional project consultants. The team works to define the project, prepare cost estimates to meet the budget, identify potential construction issues and solutions, and ultimately determine the most efficient use of money and resources. A thorough and deliberate pre-construction process is extremely important to ensure the project goes as planned and all potential needs are identified and addressed.

Preconstruction

Frequently Asked Questions

How will any changes be handled during construction?

It is important to discuss how any changes will be handled during construction because construction can be a very disruptive process. If changes are made during construction, it can potentially delay the project and increase costs. It’s critical to have a plan in place for how any changes will be handled so that everyone is aware of what to expect and there is minimal disruption to the project. While not all problems can be foreseen or planned for, it’s important to have procedures in place that enable your teams to be agile and make decisions quickly and effectively.

What are the expectations for quality and timeliness?

Discussing expectations for quality and timeliness is important in preconstruction meetings because it can help to avoid any misunderstandings or conflicts later on. By setting clear expectations upfront, everyone involved will have a better understanding of what is expected of them and when the project is expected to be completed. Establishing crystal clear guidelines and expectations can be achieved through direct communication and outlining what these expectations are to every team involved, including the subcontractors.

What is the budget for the project?

Discussing the budget is important because it will help to set expectations for the project. If both the contractor and client know what the budget is, then they are able to better plan for the project. Additionally, if there may be changes to the budget during the project, it can help for the contractor and client to discuss that process now. Staying on budget is a crucial part of construction projects so that everything runs smoothly and that all teams and equipment are properly accounted for.

What is the construction schedule?

Discussing the schedule for preconstruction is important because it can help to avoid any delays or conflicts down the road. By discussing the timeline and what needs to be done, everyone involved will have a better understanding of what is expected of them. This can help the project remain on track and ensure it’s completed on time.

Which subcontractors will be working on the project?

Subcontractors play an important role in the construction process, but if all of the different teams are not aware of who is in charge of what aspect of the project, confusion will ensue and lead to frustrating and expensive delays.

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