Preconstruction Services

“Exceeding our client’s expectations begins with comprehensive planning. DFS’ planning extends beyond the traditional bid-buy relationship.”

Capitalizing on our preconstruction team's experience of more than 70 million square feet, DFS is able to capture the greatest market value. DFS works with our clients from conceptual budgeting, logistics planning and preliminary scheduling through the subcontractor qualification, bidding and the establishment of a GMP. Our approach incorporates:

• Unit Cost Indexing
• Test Fit and Conceptual Budgeting
• Electronic Drawing Management and Take Off
• Integrated Phasing and Delivery Plans
• Cost at Bid vs. Completion Analysis
• Market Cost Trending
• Subcontractor Qualification
• Project Scheduling
• Site Survey and Verification
• Comparative System Appraisals
• Alternate Material Assessment
• Value Added Assessment
• Trade Scope Analysis (Comparative Inclusion)
• Material Lead Time Evaluation

Our other services:

• Construction
• Sustainability

“The budgeting materials that you (DFS) provided the tenant and me was instrumental in making our deal happen.”

Elyse Wolford