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Preconstruction

Activities and planning that occur before the actual construction begins, including budgeting, scheduling, and design finalization.

The preconstruction phase sets the foundation for the project, addressing key aspects to ensure a smooth construction process.

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During preconstruction, we focus on planning, budgeting, and scheduling to set the project up for success.

Synonyms/variation
  • Precon

  • Preconstruction Phase

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Preconstruction Partnerships: How Safety Pros Can Collaborate with Estimating & Proposal Teams

Construction leaders and safety professionals are developing a strong understanding of how safety programs positively impact project outcomes. When safety is woven into every aspect of operations from pre-construction to post-completion, projects are safer — and that means they are more cost-effective and efficient. Safety can be incorporated into operations during the preconstruction phase — […]

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Types of Construction Specifications: Understanding the Difference

On a construction project, the specification book, often referred to as the “spec book,” typically contains detailed descriptions of the materials, products, systems and workmanship required.  The design team — architects and engineers — creates the spec book to ensure the project meets the owner’s expectation for quality and to comply with local building codes […]

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Constructability Reviews: Moving From Design to Reality

Before concrete is poured or hammers are swung, a construction project requires the proper scrutiny to determine if the project is even possible. This is where a constructability review comes in. It’s a step in the preconstruction process that brings together designers, project managers and construction teams to make sure the project is feasible and […]

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Virtual Design and Construction: Technology for Building the Future

Technology is transforming industries from the medical field to the world of entertainment. And construction — although a historically slow industry to adopt change — is no exception. Today, there’s a growing category of virtual design and construction, or VDC for short. With the rapid rate of the digitalization of construction, deciphering what professionals mean […]

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