• The preconstruction phase includes development of a strategic plan for the project, design creation, permitting and entitlement, and gathering of labor and resources required for construction.
• During preconstruction, GCs may proactively mitigate risk by developing a project recovery plan which identifies challenges which may occur during construction, as well as alternative pathways which prevent potential delays.
• In the UK and Great Britain, the preconstruction phase may also include development and delivery of pre-construction information (a safety document legally required for all projects under CDM regulation).

• Initial meeting to discuss the project
• Planning the design
• Estimating costs and offering cost-saving options
• Managing project scope
• Identifying potential issues & outlining solutions
• Determine any options for value engineering
• Site selection and study feasibility
• Evaluating soil condition on site
• Checking existing utilities
• Determining equipment required
• Check for green building options and viability
• Life-cycle analysis
• Outlining contingencies for both client and contractor

 Without proper planning, a build can quickly fall into disarray as a result of miscommunication, delays, or unforeseen problems. That is why the pre-construction stage is absolutely essential in building the foundation for a successful project.