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Preconstruction

Better construction starts before construction.

BBI’s preconstruction services help clients reduce risk, control costs, and create a clear path to successful execution, especially on complex renovation and modernization projects where operations need to keep moving.

When the stakes are high, early decisions matter.

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WHY THIS MATTERS

The most expensive problems start early.

Budget overruns rarely begin in the field.
They start with incomplete planning.
  • Late decisions.
  • Poor coordination.
  • Unclear phasing.
  • Procurement surprises.
  • Schedules built around assumptions instead of reality.
BBI’s preconstruction process helps identify and solve these challenges early, before they become change orders, delays, or operational disruptions.
OUR APPROACH

Preconstruction built for execution.

At BBI, preconstruction is more than estimating.

It’s a disciplined planning process designed to make projects more predictable, more buildable, and less disruptive.

We work closely with owners, architects, engineers, project managers, field leadership, and trade partners to align cost, schedule, constructability, and operational realities from day one.

Because the best plans are the ones that actually work in the field.

Cost control starts with change order prevention.

The most effective cost decisions happen early, before design is advanced and construction begins.

BBI’s preconstruction approach helps control cost through thoughtful planning, informed decision-making, and early problem-solving.

Historical Cost Benchmarking

Validating budgets using comparable institutional and renovation project data.

Scope Alignment

Prioritizing program goals and project needs to align with available funding.

Constructability Review

Identifying coordination conflicts, inefficiencies, and cost-effective alternatives early.

Schedule-Based Cost Awareness

Evaluating how sequencing, labor availability, and project duration impact cost.

Procurement Strategy

Identifying long-lead materials, phased bid opportunities, and procurement risks before they affect delivery.

BBI’s role extends beyond estimating.

The most effective cost decisions happen early, before design is advanced and construction begins.

BBI’s preconstruction approach helps control cost through thoughtful planning, informed decision-making, and early problem-solving.

Field leadership starts in preconstruction.

Too many preconstruction processes happen in conference rooms without real field input.

That’s not how BBI works.

We integrate field leadership early so projects are planned for execution, not just design. Our approach includes:

  • Superintendent participation in constructability reviews
  • PM and superintendent collaboration on schedule and phasing
  • Field input on access, logistics, and site constraints
  • Early trade coordination to validate installation methods

This real-world perspective reduces risk, improves coordination, and creates more executable plans.

Scheduling that reflects reality.

Schedules should be more than optimistic timelines.

They should be executable roadmaps. BBI develops collaborative preconstruction schedules that align design, procurement, and field execution into a disciplined delivery strategy.

Our scheduling approach includes:

  • CPM milestone schedules
  • Design progression integration
  • Procurement timelines
  • Phased construction sequencing
  • Pull planning with trade partners
  • Look-ahead scheduling
  • Workforce and sequencing adjustments as needed

For occupied and campus environments, we also plan around:

  • Academic calendars
  • Occupancy constraints
  • Planned outages
  • After-hours work
  • Access limitations
  • Weather and regional conditions

When speed matters, we implement fast-track strategies through phased construction and early procurement planning.

Preconstruction for active environments.

Occupied facilities require a different level of planning.

Safety, access, and operational continuity must be built into the plan from the beginning. BBI’s preconstruction process proactively addresses:

Controlled Work Zones

Safe separation between construction and active operations.

Pedestrian & Traffic Planning

Protected access routes, signage, and circulation management.

Work Hour Strategy

Scheduling disruptive activities during off-hours or low-impact windows.

Site-Specific Safety Planning

Project-specific protocols tailored to the facility environment.

Stakeholder Coordination

Alignment with owners, facility leadership, and operational teams. Because construction shouldn’t compromise the people using the facility.

Building the right team
starts early.

Strong project outcomes depend on strong trade partners.

BBI leverages a trusted network of prequalified subcontractors and proactively builds competitive teams aligned with project requirements. Our process includes:

  • Subcontractor prequalification
  • Targeted trade outreach
  • Clear scopes of work
  • Pre-bid meetings
  • Site walks
  • Bid leveling
  • Scope verification
We also support participation from small and diverse business partners where appropriate.

Integrated with your
design team.

Preconstruction works best when construction and design operate as partners.

BBI collaborates closely with owners, architects, engineers, and consultants throughout the process to maintain momentum and improve decision-making. This includes:

  • Early constructability review
  • Design coordination
  • Phasing collaboration
  • Logistics planning
  • Systems integration coordination
  • Rapid response during documentation and procurement
  • Scope verification
This alignment becomes even more critical in fast-tracked, occupied, and technically complex environments.

Why BBI

Complex renovation planning requires more than spreadsheets.

It requires practical construction knowledge, operational awareness, and teams that understand how projects actually get built. BBI brings:

  • Renovation-focused expertise
  • Occupied environment planning
  • Field-integrated preconstruction
  • Institutional project experience
  • Cost transparency
  • Operational continuity planning

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Meet our preconstruction lead.

Complex projects deserve experienced planning leadership.

BBI’s preconstruction approach is led by professionals who understand both the technical and practical realities of construction including balancing cost, constructability, scheduling, and operational continuity from the earliest stages of a project.

David Herbig

Partner | Preconstruction

David Herbig leads BBI’s preconstruction services with more than 20 years of experience spanning architecture, estimating, preconstruction, and construction management.

His background gives clients a uniquely practical perspective on complex renovation and modernization work helping bridge the gap between design intent and real-world execution. From early budgeting and constructability reviews to phasing strategy, procurement planning, and GMP development, David helps clients make informed decisions that reduce risk and improve project outcomes.

Known for thoughtful planning, honest communication, and solving challenges early, David helps shape projects long before work reaches the field.

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Preconstruction FAQs

When should BBI be engaged in preconstruction?
As early as possible. The earlier we are involved, the greater our ability to influence cost, schedule, constructability, and operational planning.
Budgeting, constructability review, scheduling, phasing, procurement planning, cost control, logistics planning, trade coordination, and operational risk planning.
By identifying scope gaps, constructability conflicts, procurement risks, and sequencing issues before work begins.
Yes. Active environments are a core specialization.
Yes. Through phased planning and early procurement strategies.

Let’s plan your project before problems start.

Complex projects reward disciplined planning.

Let’s start early.

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