Preconstruction
The foundation of project success is established long before the shovel hits the dirt.
The Project Lifecycle
An effective pre-construction plan defines the entire lifecycle of a project and drives the success of numerous project elements, including prefabrication and self-perform work. That’s why we take this stage so seriously.
DPR’s preconstruction team members are passionate, trusted advocates who prioritize predictability through an aggressive, analytical approach. Our efforts provide a number of solutions, including:
Beyond the Norm
Our preconstruction services go well beyond traditional open-book cost projections and value engineering to create more reliable schedules and estimates you can count on. DPR strives to break the mold of traditional cost reporting lagging behind the design.
With a strong network of suppliers and trade partners, we drive value for you. High standards for prequalification have built a pool of the best subcontractors to compete on every project. We also watch market trends so we can counsel on when to buy what and when.
We arm our customers with the right information to make the right design decisions at the right time.
Photo: UT Robert B Rowling Hall Preconstruction Meeting
Partnership
We engage with design teams often and early in the project lifecycle to ensure aligned expectations, integrating the design with the schedule and estimate.
Together, we leverage knowledge of past projects to predict how much a building will cost and establish data-based targets.
Additionally, we leverage virtual design and construction early on in projects to provide cost and time evaluations more efficiently.
The Project Lifecycle
An effective pre-construction plan defines the entire lifecycle of a project and drives the success of numerous project elements, including prefabrication and self-perform work. That’s why we take this stage so seriously.
DPR’s preconstruction team members are passionate, trusted advocates who prioritize predictability through an aggressive, analytical approach. Our efforts provide a number of solutions, including:
Beyond the Norm
Our preconstruction services go well beyond traditional open-book cost projections and value engineering to create more reliable schedules and estimates you can count on. DPR strives to break the mold of traditional cost reporting lagging behind the design.
With a strong network of suppliers and trade partners, we drive value for you. High standards for prequalification have built a pool of the best subcontractors to compete on every project. We also watch market trends so we can counsel on when to buy what and when.
We arm our customers with the right information to make the right design decisions at the right time.
Photo: UT Robert B Rowling Hall Preconstruction Meeting
Partnership
We engage with design teams often and early in the project lifecycle to ensure aligned expectations, integrating the design with the schedule and estimate.
Together, we leverage knowledge of past projects to predict how much a building will cost and establish data-based targets.
Additionally, we leverage virtual design and construction early on in projects to provide cost and time evaluations more efficiently.
Services
- Cost Modeling
- Model Based Estimating
- Target Value Design
- Cost Control
- Cost Estimating
- Design Integration / Management
- Optioneering
- Value Driven Decision Making
- Bidding and Procurement
- Subcontracting
- Design Build & Design Assist
- Constructability Reviews
- Last Planner® / Short-Interval Planning
- Life Cycle Cost Analysis
- Scheduling
- Subcontractor Selection
- Material Procurement
- Prefabrication Solutions
- Virtual Modeling and Coordination
Phil
Bartkowski
National Preconstruction Leader
Growing up playing sports, Phil Bartkowski always thrived when striving toward a common goal with a team. At DPR, he finds that preconstruction is the perfect field to build trust within a collaborative team early in the process, setting projects up for…