Pre-Construction Services | CD Barnes Construction

THE PROCESS

PRE-CONSTRUCTION

DESIGN/BUILD

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Pre-Construction Services

With more than 60 years of combined experience in the construction industry, CD Barnes’ pre-construction services team brings extensive knowledge and expertise to every project. From initial concept through the start of construction, our team plans, coordinates, and manages each phase with the project’s goals, functionality, and budget in mind.

Our primary focus during the pre-construction phase is risk mitigation. Through careful planning and collaboration, we work to identify potential challenges early and minimize unexpected costs, delays, and other issues that can arise during construction. The more thorough the planning, the smoother the construction process.

Through a detailed and strategic pre-construction plan, CD Barnes Construction helps clients achieve:

More accurate and comprehensive project documents
Fewer unexpected cost changes
A clearer understanding of the construction schedule and sequencing
Improved coordination among project partners
A smoother, more efficient construction process
Fewer surprises and headaches along the way

A systematic pre-construction services plan entails:

Review of Drawings & Project Specifications
- The pre-construction process begins with a thorough review of the project drawings and specifications. Our team evaluates the documents for constructability and feasibility while identifying potential challenges and opportunities to improve the overall project.
Master Schedule Development
- Our team develops a realistic project schedule that identifies critical path deadlines, key milestones, and long-lead items to help keep the project on track. We also evaluate the availability of staff, materials, equipment, supplies, and other resources needed for successful project completion.
Estimating & Value Analysis
- We develop a detailed project estimate and review the plans and specifications for opportunities to maximize value. Our team works with the owner to evaluate building materials, upfront costs, and long-term life-cycle costs, helping inform decisions that align with the project’s goals and budget.
Pre-Qualification of Subcontractors
- Drawing on more than 60 years of combined industry experience, our team carefully identifies and pre-qualifies subcontractors best suited for each project. Selection is based on relevant experience, staffing capabilities, ability to maintain schedules, financial strength, and safety record.

A systematic pre-construction services plan entails:

Review of Drawings & Project Specifications

The pre-construction process begins with a thorough review of the project drawings and specifications. Our team evaluates the documents for constructability and feasibility while identifying potential challenges and opportunities to improve the overall project.

Master Schedule Development

Our team develops a realistic project schedule that identifies critical path deadlines, key milestones, and long-lead items to help keep the project on track. We also evaluate the availability of staff, materials, equipment, supplies, and other resources needed for successful project completion.

Estimating & Value Analysis

We develop a detailed project estimate and review the plans and specifications for opportunities to maximize value. Our team works with the owner to evaluate building materials, upfront costs, and long-term life-cycle costs, helping inform decisions that align with the project’s goals and budget.

Pre-Qualification of Subcontractors

Drawing on more than 60 years of combined industry experience, our team carefully identifies and pre-qualifies subcontractors best suited for each project. Selection is based on relevant experience, staffing capabilities, ability to maintain schedules, financial strength, and safety record.