The Pre-Construction Phase

Consulting During Design: Review conceptual designs and advise on site-use and improvements, material selection, building systems and equipment, construction feasibility and availability of materials, and other factors that affect cost and schedule.

Scheduling: Develop a schedule which coordinates the Architect’s design efforts with construction activity schedule, provide schedule updates on details of the project’s construction operations including realistic sequences and duration, allocation of labor and materials, and delivery of products requiring long lead-time procurement.

Construction Budget: Prepare project budget estimate based on a quantity survey of drawings and specifications. By continuing to update and refine the budget as the development of the drawings and specification proceeds throughout the design phase, Essex can expertly advise the Architect and Owner of how to stay on budget.

Project Cost Control Report: Develop a project cost control report as a financial tracking tool to update and monitor cost projections throughout the project.

Coordination of Contract Documents: Review drawings and specs as prepared and recommend alternative solutions when necessary.

Construction Planning: Recommend purchases and expedite procurement of long-lead items; recommend division of work in plans and specs to facilitate bidding and award trade contracts, allowing for phased construction; review plans and specs to eliminate areas of overlap; develop trade contractor interest and award bids.