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Services Provided >> Preconstruction Services:

There is general agreement in the construction industry that the best-built projects have as many critical problems as possible anticipated and solved in the Preconstruction Phase, before any construction begins. By far, the largest percentage of potential cost savings is identified through Owner / Architect / Construction Manager / Subcontractor cooperation before designs are finalized and before any subcontracts are awarded.

Working with our network of construction trade specialists, the E.P. Guidi Estimating/Purchasing Department, in consultation with our Project Management staff, is normally able to develop numerous cost saving, value engineering recommendations for all types of building systems during the Project Preconstruction Phase.

Our scope of Preconstruction Services typically proceeds as follows:

• Consult with, advise, assist and make cost control and value engineering recommendations to the Owner and his design professionals on all aspects of the Project's planning/design
  
• Prepare and periodically update a preliminary Construction Schedule and Cost Estimate
  
• Study design alternatives for cost effectiveness and construction feasibility
  
• Review drawings and specifications for coordination
  
• Develop subcontractor interest in the Project and prepare a list of prequalified subcontractor bidders for the approval of the Owner and his design professionals
  
• Define scopes of work for each building trade and assemble bid packages
  
• Obtain bids from approved subcontractors
  
• Formalize the Project Construction Schedule
  
• Develop a Guaranteed Maximum Price for the Project Construction for the Owner's approval
  
• Recommend to the Owner and his design professionals a schedule of procurement for materials and equipment which require long lead times for delivery
  
• Recommend subcontract awards to the Owner and his design professionals
  
• Award subcontracts and prepare contract documents