Read The Contractor's Guide: Preconstruction Strategy

A revised edition of The Contractor's Guide: Preconstruction Strategy is now available.

Preconstruction planning is the foundation for project success, but in today’s environment, it extends far beyond traditional scheduling and estimating. It is the process by which contractors define, allocate, and manage risk across contract terms, cost structure, coordination, and communication.

The Contractor’s Role in Preconstruction Strategy explores how leading contractors standardize their approach while adapting to project-specific conditions. By integrating contract awareness, data-driven estimating, coordination strategies, and performance feedback loops, contractors can move beyond reactive problem-solving toward predictable, controlled project delivery.