Preconstruction Planning Before Construction Begins
The most important construction decisions are often made before work starts. WHC’s preconstruction process establishes the scope, budget, approvals, design responsibilities, procurement strategy, and major risks before the project reaches the site.
Preconstruction Services
- Site and property review
- Needs-and-wants analysis
- Preliminary scope development
- Conceptual budgeting
- Detailed estimating
- Constructability review
- Value engineering
- Approval and permit strategy
- Consultant coordination
- Tendering and procurement planning
- Preliminary scheduling
- Risk identification
These services are tailored to the project and may be delivered independently or as part of a complete preconstruction program leading into construction.
Preliminary Feasibility Package
Starting from $3,500 plus HST
A preliminary feasibility package may include:
- Property and site review
- Initial project feasibility
- Preliminary scope assessment
- High-level construction budget
- Major project risks
- Recommended next steps
Detailed Estimating and Preconstruction Package
Starting from $7,500
This package may include:
- Detailed construction estimating
- Budget refinement
- Value engineering opportunities
- Constructability review
- Consultant coordination
- Permit and approval strategy
- Tendering recommendations
- Procurement planning
- Preliminary scheduling
- Construction-readiness assessment
Final fees depend on project size, available drawings, consultant requirements, estimating detail, and project complexity.
Larger Commercial, Custom and Multi-Unit Projects
Starting from 1.5% of anticipated construction cost
Complex projects may require up to approximately 3%, depending on:
- Design stage
- Project complexity
- Procurement requirements
- Consultant coordination
- Estimating detail
- Municipal approvals
- Financing requirements
- Scheduling and phasing
The percentage-based structure allows the scope of services to expand appropriately as project size and complexity increase.
What Your Preconstruction Program Can Deliver
- Greater budget confidence
- Improved consultant coordination
- Reduced construction risk
- Better procurement planning
- Fewer unexpected changes during construction
- Clearer project scheduling
- Improved lender and investor confidence
- A smoother transition into construction
Where applicable, the written agreement will clearly state whether any portion of the preconstruction fee is credited toward a subsequent WHC construction contract.
Published fees are intended as preliminary planning figures. Final pricing depends on project size, design status, consultant requirements, estimating detail, procurement strategy, municipal approvals, construction complexity, and the confirmed scope of services.
Start Planning Before Construction Begins
Whether you’re planning a renovation, custom home, commercial building, or multi-unit development, WHC can help establish the technical, financial, and operational foundation needed before construction starts.