Successful construction projects begin long before construction starts. Clarks Construction provides pre-construction services that help owners evaluate a project before major financial commitments are made. Through early planning and analysis, the team helps identify potential challenges, evaluate project feasibility, and develop a realistic path forward.
Clarks Construction works with business owners, property owners, and developers throughout Osceola County, Brevard County, and Citrus County to review project goals, analyze site conditions, and coordinate with design professionals. This early collaboration helps prevent costly surprises and allows projects to move forward with greater confidence.
The goal of pre-construction services is to provide owners with the information they need to make informed decisions regarding site development, building design, project costs, and scheduling before construction begins.
A 7-step process to eliminate surprises
Clarks Construction follows a structured pre-construction process designed to guide the owner and design professionals with accurate information so informed decisions can be made regarding project cost, function, quality, and schedule. The goal during pre-construction is to eliminate surprises once construction begins and ensure the final project delivers the best possible value.
The first step in the pre-construction process is understanding the owner’s goals for the project. The Clarks Construction team works closely with the owner and project stakeholders to clearly understand how the building will be used, the expectations for the finished project, and the overall objectives for the site and building. Establishing this vision early helps guide all design and planning decisions moving forward.
Once the project vision is established, Clarks Construction works alongside architects and engineers to guide the project through the design phases. During each stage of design, the team provides budget input and cost forecasting based on experience and historical data. This helps align the design with the project budget while addressing constructability, project scheduling, trade coordination, building life cycle considerations, and long-term operational efficiency.
As design drawings and specifications are developed, Clarks Construction reviews each phase of the plans to evaluate construction feasibility, material availability, and coordination between trades. These reviews help ensure the plans accurately reflect site conditions and that all contractors clearly understand their scope of work before construction begins.
Clarks Construction performs ongoing constructability reviews of the drawings and specifications to confirm the project can be efficiently built as designed. This process evaluates whether there are more efficient methods for site preparation or building construction while maintaining the intended functionality and appearance of the project. Identifying potential issues during planning helps prevent delays and costly changes during construction.
Throughout the design process, the team evaluates opportunities to improve the overall value of the project. Value engineering focuses on identifying materials, systems, or construction methods that can reduce costs while maintaining quality and performance. This process also considers long-term maintenance, durability, and energy efficiency so the project delivers value throughout the life of the building.
During pre-construction, Clarks Construction prepares a preliminary construction schedule outlining key project milestones. As the design progresses, the schedule is updated to reflect new information and help identify potential long-lead materials or scheduling challenges before construction begins.
Cost estimating begins during the pre-construction phase as the team develops a realistic project budget. Clarks Construction works with subcontractors and suppliers to gather pricing information and develop a detailed estimate that reflects the full scope of the project. This process helps establish a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) and ensures the budget accounts for all necessary components required to complete the project successfully.
These planning steps help owners confirm that a project is feasible before investing heavily in full design and permitting.
Pre-construction services involve close collaboration between the owner, architects, engineers, and the construction team. Clarks Construction works with the design team to review drawings, evaluate constructability, coordinate trades, and identify opportunities for value engineering during the design process.
This collaborative approach helps ensure the project is designed efficiently and can be constructed within the intended budget and schedule. The goal is to eliminate surprises once construction begins and maximize the value of the finished building.
Early planning through pre-construction services can help owners:
Many successful commercial projects begin with a strong planning phase that allows the owner and construction team to work together before construction begins.
Many construction projects require specialized financing such as construction loans or permanent financing. Clarks Construction works with several lenders who are familiar with construction and development projects in Central Florida.
While property owners are free to work with any lender, these institutions have experience financing construction projects similar to the ones we build.
If you’re planning a project and need financing guidance, Clarks Construction can help connect you with lenders familiar with construction projects.
