Preconstruction & Value Engineering
Expert preconstruction planning to optimize budget, schedule, and building performance for your project.
Preconstruction separates professional industrial construction from the low-bid chaos that derails projects. Before committing to a final budget, you need realistic cost projections based on current market conditions, material lead times, and trade contractor availability in the DFW Metroplex. Our preconstruction services deliver that clarity.
We provide detailed budget development using actual subcontractor pricing from our trade partners, not historical data that may be months or years outdated. The industrial construction market in North Texas has seen significant cost volatility: concrete, steel, and electrical materials fluctuate based on demand. Our budgets reflect real-time market conditions.
Schedule development for industrial projects requires understanding the critical path: geotechnical investigation, civil permit approval, concrete pour windows, steel or tilt-wall erection sequences, and utility connections. We build realistic schedules that account for weather, material lead times, and inspection requirements specific to your project jurisdiction.
Value engineering isn't about cutting corners. It's about achieving your performance requirements at the best cost. We identify alternatives in structural systems, mechanical equipment, and site work that can reduce costs without compromising function. For developers, this means better project returns. For end users, it means staying within budget while getting the building you need.
What's Included
Common Project Scenarios
Developer evaluating multiple sites for industrial development
Owner needing budget validation before finalizing financing
Architect seeking contractor input on structural systems
End user planning facility expansion with phased construction
Ideal For
Frequently Asked Questions
When should preconstruction services start?
The earlier the better. Ideally, we're involved during site selection to evaluate constructability and cost implications of different parcels. At minimum, we should be engaged before design development to influence building systems and specifications.
What deliverables do I receive from preconstruction?
You receive detailed cost estimates organized by CSI division, project schedules with milestone dates, value engineering recommendations, and risk assessments identifying issues that could impact cost or schedule. We also provide constructability reviews of architectural drawings.
Do I pay separately for preconstruction?
Yes, preconstruction is typically a separate fee-based service. This investment protects you by identifying cost and schedule issues before they become expensive problems during construction. The fee is often credited against the construction contract if we proceed together.
How accurate are your preconstruction budgets?
Our conceptual budgets are typically within plus or minus 15% at early stages. As design progresses, we refine estimates based on actual subcontractor pricing. By the time you receive a GMP proposal, pricing accuracy is within 3-5%.
Can you provide preconstruction on projects you won't build?
We prefer to work on projects where there's a clear path to construction. Preconstruction is most valuable when our construction expertise informs the process. That said, we occasionally provide independent cost estimates for owners who need third-party validation.
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Contact us about your preconstruction & value engineering project. We respond to qualified inquiries within one business day.
Get StartedCall (682) 841-5785We Work With
- —Industrial Developers
- —Property Owners
- —End Users / Occupants
- —Investment Groups
We do not provide subcontracting services. We are the general contractor.
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