Preconstruction

Preconstruction Services

Facility & Site Assessments

Understanding existing site conditions early in the design process allows the project team to make informed program and budget decisions. We have performed numerous general facility assessments, and can provide architectural, mechanical and electrical system recommendations based on site visits and review of available drawings. We can also engage and coordinate third-party testing to best support your unique project needs.

Budget Development & Evaluation

Our preconstruction team can work with you to develop a new project budget or evaluate an established one. We bring value to the process by identifying pitfalls before the project design evolves and unrealistic expectations are set. Even in the early stages of design, a cash flow analysis may be created to inform accounting planning. We customize our reporting to either develop new presentation tools or integrate with established cost reporting procedures.

Cost Estimating

Granger’s comprehensive general contracting cost database ensures that our estimates reflect the most current cost of construction in the local project area. All estimating services—including civil, architectural, mechanical and electrical disciplines—are performed in-house. Our estimates are refined throughout the design process, starting with initial pre-design cost modeling and ending with intricate details derived from the Building Information Model. At each stage of design, our estimators infer and incorporate items not shown in the documents that are necessary to build the project in order to represent the full cost of construction.

Cost Reduction & Value Analysis

By engaging early in the design process, we are able to evaluate the cost impact of alternate scenarios and provide practical recommendations for building materials, finishes, equipment and systems so that informed selections may be made by the entire project team. We seek to propose options that reduce costs without reducing function or significantly altering the architectural intent. Our team thoroughly documents decision-making throughout the design process to ensure clarity as the project scope evolves.

Subject Matter Expertise

Granger Construction stands apart from most construction firms in that we have our own in-house teams that specialize in mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) estimating as well as virtual design and construction (VDC) services. Because these professionals are an inherent part of the Granger team, working relationships are strongly established, channels of communication are open and respected, and Granger clients have professionals dedicated to their projects—concept through commissioning and beyond.