Preconstruction

Plan the work. Work the plan. This is the premise of preconstruction services.

Delivering Project Goals

Any competent builder completes budgeting, scheduling and document review before starting active construction. It sounds straightforward, but preconstruction varies widely between general contractors. The time we spend getting into granular detail during preconstruction is how we optimize your project budget, mitigate risk, and deliver on your project goals.

Essentials to Greatness

We understand our clients have budget constraints, and we take it upon ourselves to use their funds responsibly. We believe the most efficient use of funds is during the design process, where adjustments can be made more readily than during construction. This is why we collaborate with our clients and work with them from the beginning to set up the project for success. We provide estimates to help clients and consultants make decisions, whether the ideas start with verbal descriptions or simple sketches. We believe that the success of a project depends on how it’s designed and constructed, and that the preconstruction process is key to ensuring a successful project outcome. 

Safeguarding the Budget

We take our clients’ budgets seriously by holding the design team accountable. Accountability is not just about keeping score, but also about being honest, transparent, and operating with integrity. We believe that accountability should be a respectful process that values every team member’s expertise. It’s not about being right or wrong but creating the best possible environment for success. 

Accountability

We believe in being held accountable and recognize architectural vision is non-negotiable. Maintaining the design intent while staying within budget requires a partnership involving regular meetings with the design team and owner representatives during the preconstruction phase. We ask a lot of questions, such as whether big-ticket items like the mechanical system will meet operational needs, if there are alternate materials to achieve the desired aesthetic, and if there are cost savings between different structural systems. We also draw on our broad portfolio of projects to identify cost-saving ideas that can be adapted to different industries. 

NO SURPRISES

With a clear view of a client’s goals, our preconstruction process yields initial guaranteed maximum pricing, life-cycle payback analysis, preliminary schedules, thorough documents, and a full constructability review. Regardless of project type or size, we guarantee the highest level of precision in preconstruction. Clients don’t want any surprises during construction, and neither do we. 

What our Clients Say

“Harvey-Cleary’s contributions during the preconstruction process led to many innovative and creative solutions that saved us time and money later in the job. This was particularly relevant in dealing with several of the subcontractors where Harvey-Cleary’s extensive experience with the local contractors ensured continuity and sequencing when it came time to build.” 

TishmanSpeyer Properties Inc.

What our Clients Say

“Early definition of scope, cost, and time is essential to the success of the project. The talented people at Harvey-Cleary have consistently provided us with excellent service in conceptual estimating and scheduling during the project definition phase.”

Gensler

What our Clients Say

“Most notable in our experience was the manner in which Harvey-Cleary worked with our firm throughout to ensure that our space would meet the needs of our firm at the lowest possible cost. Along with the company’s commitment to detail, responsiveness and overall hospitality, this made our experience with Harvey-Cleary a successful one.”

Brewer & Pritchard

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