Preconstruction Services as a Growth Strategy
Dominate your competition by contracting for preconstruction services while projects are still concepts on scratch paper. This series of videos will look at the preconstruction process from the perspective of the Project Owner, Architect, and Contractor.
Preconstruction - Adding Value from the Perspective of the Project Owner
Raymond Braswell
November 9, 2015
Finishes and other key design elements are important for both the project owner and architect. One of the highest value-adds provided during preconstruction services is protecting these throughout the design-development process.
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Preconstruction - Adding Value from the Perspective of the Architect
Raymond Braswell
November 9, 2015
Getting involved early in the project as it is being developed is one of the best things a contractor can do for profitable growth. Effective precon services will achieve the design the architect wants within the budget the project owner needs.
Marketing Your Preconstruction Services to Owners and Architects
Raymond Braswell
November 9, 2015
Learn how to effectively market your Preconstruction Services and CM@Risk as a project delivery method to owners and architects starting with being well prepped for the interview process.
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Building an Effective Preconstruction Team
Raymond Braswell
November 9, 2015
Your precon team is your company from the perspective of the project owner. Put your best foot forward by selecting the right people in the right roles at the right stage of the project.
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Managing Communications During the Preconstruction Process
Raymond Braswell
November 9, 2015
Customer satisfaction and project success is largely determined by how effective the communications are managed during the preconstruction process.
Precon Value in Project Delivery Methods
D. Brown Management
January 18, 2019
By leveraging preconstruction services, contractors can gain a significant competitive advantage. This chart ranks the impact of precon across the basic project delivery methods and four basic dimensions:
Leveraging Precon and CMAR for Sustainable Growth
D. Brown Management
January 20, 2019
Many contractors in many markets can use this three phase strategy to achieve sustainable growth by leveraging CM at Risk and Advanced Preconstruction Services to build a competitive advantage.
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Best Methods for Presenting Changes During the Design-Development Phase
Raymond Braswell
November 9, 2015
Always be conservative, forthright and provide a clear roadmap to successful project delivery. The biggest thing you want to avoid are changes during construction or delays. Both will impact the income projections and possibly project viability.
The Role of Key Subcontractors and Vendors in the Preconstruction Process
Raymond Braswell
November 9, 2015
Subcontractors and vendors are positioned to add a lot of value during the preconstruction phase. Unfortunately few of them actually deliver that value. Learn why and what to do about it.
Effectively Marketing Preconstruction Services for Subcontractors
Raymond Braswell
November 9, 2015
Subcontractors can build an unbeatable competitive advantage by being engaged early in the preconstruction phase. This ultimately requires a combination of design, estimating and operational excellence.
