Delivering Advanced Preconstruction Services

The project delivery process is rapidly changing driven by more complex building designs, tighter schedules, more integrated supply chains, and virtual construction technologies.

D. Brown Management

January 23, 2018 1 minute read

With all those changes and additional demands, the one constant is that the project needs to pencil out in terms of cash flow for financing.

Delivering Advanced Preconstruction Services is about more than providing estimates throughout the design development process. It is about leading the entire team, including the project owner, architect, key specialty contractors, and key suppliers through a rigorous process, ensuring that budget is maintained along with critical project features.

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