How a Preconstruction Roadmap Can Drive Strategic Growth

With 80% or more of future construction projects expected to be contracted under collaborative delivery methods, the demand for high-quality preconstruction services has never been greater. These delivery methods require extensive preconstruction services, critical to project success.

Developing a preconstruction roadmap is essential for positioning your company for strategic growth. By focusing on the correct processes, technologies and skills, team efforts can align with market demands, allowing them to stay ahead of the trend and set the foundation for winning high-value projects. 

In this blog post, we’ve developed a comprehensive preconstruction roadmap designed to help teams drive their strategy, enhance competitiveness, and foster stronger collaboration.

Utilizing Your Talent

1. How do you identify, secure, and strategize projects and talent that align with your company’s growth objectives?
2. Are you evaluating your current market position and identifying the adaptations needed to meet future demands?
3. Preconstruction goes far beyond estimating—it involves strategic planning and management that require specialized skills and roles. Is your team prepared to meet those challenges?
4. As you assess the opportunities ahead, do you have the talent resources to support them? How are you addressing the talent gap between the market opportunities and talent constraints that our industry continues to suffer from?
5. How are you identifying and training the next generation of leaders within your preconstruction team?

Adopting Technology

1. The industry is moving beyond spreadsheets—what modern technologies is your estimating and preconstruction team using today?
2. What portion of your preconstruction workflow still relies on ad hoc spreadsheets?
3. When was the last time you thoroughly reviewed and updated your preconstruction processes?
4. Is your historical project data well-organized and readily accessible for immediate use in current preconstruction efforts?
5. How do you communicate and present to clients in ways that foster trust and transparency?

Recognizing Skills

1. Do you have the right team with the skills needed to manage the design process, evaluate technical systems, and collaborate with subcontractors to scope and bid the work effectively—beyond just estimating?
2. Can your team confidently lead the preconstruction process to set all stakeholders up for success?
3. Do your team members possess the necessary problem-solving skills to navigate challenges during the preconstruction phase and mitigate risks early?
4. Are your team members equipped with strong communication skills to present ideas, guide decision-making, and implement strategies that drive results?
5. Have you established best practices to ensure consistency and success in your preconstruction efforts?

Maximizing ROI

1. How much repetitive, manual work is your preconstruction team doing, and how is it impacting your bottom line?
2. Are your processes maximizing efficiency, enabling your team to complete tasks effectively?
3. To what extent have you automated and standardized workflows to ensure your team’s time is used most effectively?
4. Are you utilizing real-time data to adjust your strategies and optimize resource allocation during the preconstruction phase?
5. How are you measuring the impact of your technology investments on your team’s productivity and overall ROI?

Developing a comprehensive preconstruction roadmap is essential for driving long-term growth and success. By focusing on your future talent needs, adopting the latest technologies, recognizing the skills that make your team successful, and maximizing ROI through efficient workflows, you can position your business for success in the years to come. 

Start building your strategic roadmap today and reach out to learn how ConCntric can help you drive growth and efficiency at https://concntric.com/book-a-demo/.