EXPERTISE

Preconstruction

We engage early, collaborate with creativity, and facilitate processes that provide cost certainty and better decision-making as part of our highly coordinated project delivery.  

By the Numbers

95%

of our projects are alternative delivery collaborations

21

EC/CM projects in the
past 13 years

25

Full-Time Preconstruction Professionals

Proactive and Practical Partnership

Many contractors view preconstruction as simply an estimating service and use scope gaps as opportunities for change orders. At VECA, we take a different approach. We begin by listening carefully to understand the end goals for each project and guide the electrical and technology systems design to achieve them. Our comprehensive document reviews focus on analyzing constructability, finding value opportunities, creating buildable cost estimates, and informing the schedule. In doing so we facilitate a seamless transition into construction.

Accurate Estimating for Cost Certainty

Creating confidence in projects costs as early as possible is critical to project success. With detailed cost breakdowns and consistent updates, we deliver accurate estimating results that help project teams realize a realistic budget. When working with third party estimators, we consistently reach target value budgets at the time of final contract. Our successful record of projects that exceed the Owner’s vision while meeting their budget proves the value of our collaborative approach.

Experts in Alternative Delivery

Design-Assist | Design-Build | Progressive Design-Build | Integrated Project Delivery | EC/CM

The power of alternative delivery comes from early engagement that enhances creativity and performance, encourages a team approach and mutual trust, and reduces owner risk through earlier and more accurate information. This enables better planning and purchasing decisions. We are active participants throughout the design process, promptly communicating and evaluating options while seeking solutions alongside owners, designers, end users, and general contractors.

Preconstruction efforts lead to accurate fabrication and installation onsite
Collaborative constructability reviews with clear documentation
Comprehensive Preconstruction Services

We tailor our preconstruction services for each project, partnering with the project team to determine the most effective approach.

  • Conceptual budgeting
  • Target Value Design/Delivery (TVD)
  • Electrical design
  • Risk analysis
  • Lighting & lighting control design
  • Constructability analysis
  • Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)
  • Choosing by Advantage (CBA)
  • Cost management
  • Value Engineering (VE)
  • Detailed cost estimating
  • Space Planning
  • Cost benchmarking
  • Early equipment procurement
  • Real-time cost feedback
  • Subcontract bid packaging
  • Point load analysis & coordination
  • Schedule & phasing development
  • Safety & quality control planning
  • VDC modeling & coordination
  • Site logistics planning
  • Utility coordination
  • Prefabrication planning
  • Supply chain management

From the start, VECA Electric was a key team member establishing cost effectiveness, excellent safety practices and working harmoniously with other subcontractors, Architect and Engineers.

R.R., Project Executive
Skanska