Since the construction pre-development support services are responsible for laying the project’s foundation, they must perform multiple tasks and develop numerous deliverables that act as the project’s guidelines. From site inspections to construction estimating, your planning team will provide clear guidance to you and the rest of the teams (design, engineering, forepersons, etc.) on what to do and when to do it, articulating it in a way that helps them meet deadlines.
To achieve this important milestone and ensure the building phase runs smoothly without significant delays, pre-construction planning services must also have defined goals and solid plans to achieve them. If your planning team fails to set and achieve their objectives, the rest of the project will likely go down, not only because the documents won’t be ready, but because there won’t be clear tasks and people to manage and supervise.
Although the company’s goals during the pre-construction stage can vary depending on their overall objectives, this stage always aims to optimize and enhance the project’s construction.
Common objectives for construction pre-development support teams
1. Enhance visibility for the project outset.
Pre-construction planning services provide the project management team with crucial information, including milestones, scope, and requirements, to understand how to build and oversee the project logically and profitably. It also helps increase their confidence and productivity by providing clear guidelines on tasks to manage and freeing up time during the construction phase to identify opportunities and areas for improvement.
2. Improving cash flow.
Billing plans, change order plans, risk mitigation plans, and claim avoidance plans position the contractor well for regular payments and early release of retainage. All of these plans, developed by the construction pre-development support, help the contractor consistently meet the planned deadlines and budget, encouraging confidence and on-time payments.
3. Encourage a better understanding of the project.
Some common construction risks, such as frequent changes in the project’s scope, stem from a lack of knowledge about the project. Hence, pre-construction planning services should conduct and share a thorough analysis of the project’s information, including the schedule, contracts, and scope of work, to foster a genuine understanding among all parties involved about their responsibilities and expectations.
4. Utilize the entire team’s knowledge.
Construction predevelopment support is a collaborative effort among various experts, including project managers, field supervisors, architects, engineers, plumbers, electricians, and other contractors, rather than the result of a single person. Hence, your team will collaborate closely with all the different teams involved to leverage their combined expertise and insights, ensuring the project is feasible and aligned with your goals and budget.
5. Increase productivity on the jobsite.
The development of plans and schedules enables management and architectural coordination services to focus on improving resource logistics, communication between parties, and work methodologies, rather than spending time organizing teams and tasks.
Thanks to this enhanced focus on work improvements across the construction site, the crew will often see dramatic increases in productivity as management provides them with new ways to optimize their work, rather than micromanaging their jobs.
6. Create a fast-moving environment.
Since pre-construction planning services invested time and money in the project to create the construction plans, the on-site management team must commit to ensuring that each phase and task on the plan is completed on the expected timeline and within the set budgets.
The effectiveness of construction management in complying with the set plans will ensure that the crew continually works to their maximum capacity and without significant delays, as everyone involved will know what to do and when to do it.
How does the pre-construction planning team achieve its goals?
The pre-construction phase encompasses various services, including project feasibility analysis and planning for permits and compliance with regulations. Consequently, pre-construction planning services involve several steps to complete to achieve their primary objectives: developing construction documents and organizing the building phase.
Although the total steps may vary from company to company, planning teams should perform the following tasks to ensure the project is planned comprehensively.
Defining project objectives and goals.
Identifying the scope and key deliverables
Developing a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Setting timelines and milestones to measure progress
Allocate resources and align responsibilities.
All these tasks will enable construction predevelopment support services to establish solid plans and schedules for construction managers and crews to follow when the building commences, thereby reducing the risks of delays and unexpected expenses.
Achieve your goals with TRM’s Pre-construction Planning Services.
At TRM Construction, we’ve always prided ourselves on being more than licensed general contractors; we strive to be a turn-key construction company to help you with all your construction needs in Palm City. From providing construction pre-development support to procuring all necessary resources, we ensure your project is completed on time, on budget, and in compliance with all local permits and regulations.Contact us via email or call to schedule your consultation today!