Preconstruction in Kansas City

Doing it right from the start means driving value for our clients every step of the way.

Having delivered more than 95% of our work through a collaborative approach, our business model is built on preconstruction services.

McCownGordon associate looking at project plans

At most construction firms, preconstruction services start and stop with estimating. At McCownGordon, we include everything that takes place before construction begins.

We take a comprehensive approach to preconstruction in Kansas City—identifying opportunities, selecting a site, conducting feasibility studies, analyzing financing and ROI and more. In fact, we consider the entire lifecycle of your building. Then we bring our preconstruction and construction management teams to the table to provide guidance and insights. When you integrate our team into the process from the start, you gain expertise that provides lasting value.

Engineers collaborating on preconstruction

The construction market is as volatile as ever, which makes financial planning for new and renovated facilities a challenge. As industry experts, our preconstruction team in Kansas City regularly tracks construction costs and keeps a pulse on the market for our clients. Check out the latest trends in our comprehensive economic report.

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We focus on maximizing value.

1. Understand Your Goals

Our preconstruction team engages early, learning your goals and priorities to set the project up for success. Leveraging extensive market knowledge and invaluable expertise, we provide value engineering ideas to make your budget as efficient as possible. Whether it’s through an expanded scope, reduced schedule, or extensive systems analysis, our clients typically gain 5% more value because of our insights.

2. Detailed Preplanning

Our specialty services offer a wide array of solutions, ranging from mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP), to structural oversight, all aimed at delivering exceptional value to you. Utilize our virtual construction specialists to access cutting-edge building information models, seamlessly connecting the blueprint phase to actual construction. Through integrating constructability assessments, technological evaluations, and other crucial analyses, our experienced team provides unparalleled expertise geared toward maximizing long-term returns on investment.

3. Early Collaboration

At McCownGordon, we understand the importance of early collaboration between the owner, architect and construction manager. This early engagement begins in preconstruction and sets the tone for the entire project. From identifying the ideal site to executing your master plan, we work together to bring your vision to life.