Pre-Construction is the phase of a negotiated construction contract that develops a road map for the project team. The Pre-Construction Phase actually unites the project team, architect/interior designer, engineer, construction managers, the client and the landlord.

The team works together at the inception of the project to help establish sufficient conceptual information to prepare preliminary budget estimate and project schedule. These budgets of dollars and time are updated periodically through the development of the contract documents. The end result being that the client knows where the project is headed in dollars and time before the completion of the drawings.

A significant factor of Pre-Construction is value engineering. This evaluates the cost of systems, designated areas of design and allows for suggested alternates for cost savings and/or efficiency measures. Pre-Construction also provides for the identification and pre-ordering of long lead items.

Services Included in Pre-Construction

• Architect, interior designer, engineer and client coordination.
• Design and specification review and analysis.
• Selection of Cannon Constructors, Inc.'s project team.
• Establishment of procedures and criteria for scheduling of all required project functions.
• Ongoing estimating and pricing.
• Scheduling. All scheduling by Cannon Constructors, Inc. is computer generated. This system provides target scheduling which allows the Project Manager to pinpoint possible problems before they occur in order to make timely alterations in the schedule. The schedule is updated throughout the duration of the project.
• Value engineering and cost analysis.
• General Conditions are determined by the time and specific requirements of a project. A sample schedule will be developed of items that may be required for your project.
• Budget preparation.
• Project team briefings.
• Project schedule management and updating.