1. What’s Included

Here's what's part of our pre-construction service:

Detailed Cost Estimates at schematic, DD, and CD phases.

Master Project Schedule with phasing and milestones.

Construction Review of design documents.

Bid Package Preparation and subcontractor solicitation.

Permitting Coordination with teams and agencies.

2. Sub-Services

We offer the following pre-construction services:

Budgeting & Estimating: Accurate numbers from the start. We develop detailed cost estimates at every phase, schematic, design development, and construction documents, so you always know where you stand and can make confident decisions.

Value Engineering: We handle the hard "what if we did it this way?" conversations so you don't have to. Our team identifies smarter materials, methods, and sequencing that protect quality while keeping your budget intact.

Project Scheduling: We build a realistic, milestone-driven schedule before construction begins, accounting for lead times, permitting, and site logistics, so your team knows what to expect and when.

Construction Review: We review the drawings with a builder's eye. That means catching conflicts, ambiguities, and design details that look great on paper but cause headaches in the field, before they cost you time and money.

Bid Management & Procurement: We manage the bidding process from scope preparation to subcontractor selection, ensuring you're getting competitive, apples-to-apples pricing from qualified trades.

Permitting & Entitlements Support: We've navigated Southern California's permitting landscape hundreds of times. We'll coordinate with your design team and local agencies to keep approvals moving and your schedule on track.

Site Feasibility Analysis: Thinking about a site or project type? We'll take a hard look at what's buildable, what it'll cost, and what the risks are, so you can make smart decisions before you're committed.

Subcontractor Prequalification: Not every sub is the right fit for every project. We vet subcontractors for experience, capacity, and reliability, so the people on your job are the right people for your job.

3. Approach

Here's how we set your project up for success:

Deep Dive into Your Goals: We start by understanding your vision, constraints, timeline, and budget, not just the drawings. The more we know upfront, the better we can serve you.

Document Review & Analysis: We go through the design documents with a fine-tooth comb, flagging risks, inconsistencies, and opportunities before they hit the field.

Costing & Schedule Development: We build a detailed estimate and project schedule grounded in real market conditions, not wishful thinking.

Bid & Procurement Management: We take the complexity out of subcontractor bidding, scope packages, leveling, interviews, and recommendations, so you get the right team at the right price.

Handoff to Construction: When pre-construction wraps, nothing gets lost. Our field team is part of the process from the start, so the transition to construction is seamless.

4. Pricing

Pre-construction services are typically scoped and priced based on project size and complexity. We'll put together a clear, no-surprise proposal once we understand your project.

Let's connect and figure out what's right for yours!

5. FAQs

Q: When should we bring Christie Building & Development in for pre-construction?
A: The earlier, the better. ideally during schematic design or even before. The earlier we're involved, the more value we can add.

Q: Can you help us figure out if a project is even feasible?
A: Absolutely! Feasibility is one of the most valuable things we do. We'll give you an honest read on budget, schedule, and risk before you're committed.

Q: What if the design isn't finished yet?
A: That's actually the ideal time to bring us in. We can work with incomplete documents and help shape the design toward something buildable and on budget.

Q: How long does pre-construction take?
A: It depends on the project's complexity, but most pre-construction phases run 3–6 weeks alongside the design process.