Hamel Preconstruction Services

Hamel Builders begins each new project’s preconstruction phase with a positive, open-book, team approach. First, we determine the development team’s goal with respect to the overall project (design, cost constraints and timelines). We immediately begin our work as part of the development team, and believe that our role is to provide timely, accurate, detailed cost estimates, and input throughout this phase.

For each new project, we assign a project management and estimating team based upon similar experience and capacity. As a partner in the process, we will provide cost analysis, document review, coordination and constructability reviews, scheduling, progressive cost estimating services, and cost savings input. Our ability to evaluate technical issues early assists the design team in determining cost effective solutions and minimizes re-design and delays in the development schedule.

Utilizing our staff of in-house experts and database of qualified subcontractors, Hamel Builders will physically investigate each project and proposed site, enabling our project management team to evaluate constructability and phasing. This added input complements the estimating and value engineering process, as construction methods and materials are identified and major systems are finalized.

Our project teams become involved during the planning stages of projects and continue working together until completion of construction. This ensures continuity between the preconstruction and construction phases, so that decisions made during the planning stages are properly implemented in the field. The end result is Hamel’s preconstruction expertise on pricing, scheduling, materials, building systems, and construction methods delivers projects of best value for our clients. Our project management involvement during preconstruction ensures a seamless flow into the construction phase.

Preconstruction Services:

  • Accurate conceptual estimating
  • Document and constructability reviews
  • Design input / Architect recommendations
  • Team development
  • Scheduling / Phasing analysis / Resident relocation plans
  • Permit and utility coordination
  • Value engineering
  • Systems analyses / selection
  • Collaborative design process for Green Communities and LEED Certified projects