The Role of Key Subcontractors and Vendors in the Preconstruction Process

Few subcontractors and vendors actually deliver the value they are capable of during the preconstruction process.

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The reasons are two-fold:  

  1. Many subs and vendors are too use to getting very prescriptive construction documents then providing a bid which is more about counting, math and science.
  2. Many GCs are too use to sending out documents in exchange for a bid which is more about administrative management.   

The "Big Question" that must be ultimately answered by the team is:

What must be on the drawings in the end that isn't on there now?


 

 

OPPORTUNITIES

Subcontractors:  There is a lot of opportunity in the market for the subcontractor or vendor who can understand design intent and develop a detailed conceptual estimate that integrates with the general contractor's model.

General Contractors:  There is just as much opportunity for the GC's Conceptual Estimator who can create a detailed estimate for the major sub-trades including quantities and key assumptions.  And the Preconstruction Manager who can then work with a select group of subcontractors to review these details with them ensuring they are aligned on the estimated pricing and scheduling.  Over time this will make both parties stronger.  

 


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