Pre-Construction Services

Larson-Danielson is widely recognized for the quality of our commercial construction work and special attention to detail. Many corporate owners and education groups have come to depend on the project-planning services we provide to determine a construction project’s feasibility. Through site and utility engineering studies, conceptual design, budget estimating and code review, we can help you select the right site, size and type of building, and particular building systems, that will give you the greatest return on your investment.

Our Pre-Construction Phase Services Approach

The pre-construction phase represents one of the most important stages in the construction process. It is during this time that the initial project planning, scheduling and bidding occurs. During pre-construction, we carefully evaluate every aspect including site analysis, budget formulation, project scheduling, and design review to assure you of the project’s viability. Our team of experts works collaboratively with you throughout the process, employing innovative strategies and leveraging our industry knowledge to maximize value and minimize risk for your project.

Planning for the Future

If you are planning a building project in the future, we would like to help you get better results and better value. We’ll also help you select the design/construction approach that best fits your needs. One call to us will be the best investment you can make in assuring the success of your next project.

Tailored Pre-Construction Solutions

 

Our pre-construction services are tailored to meet your needs. Generally, we provide:

  • Project Goal Review
  • Basis of Design
  • Estimating
  • Bid Preparation & Review
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Value Engineering
  • Document Reviews
  • Sustainability Reviews

Sample Pre-Construction Projects

 

Four Winds Field

Owner: City of South Bend
Location: South Bend, Indiana

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Our pre-construction services for this $40 million renovation of Four Winds Field in South Bend includes estimating, bid package development, and bidding. We also provided a site logistics and phasing plan for the multi-year project.

Bluejay II

Owner: Barley Properties
Location: Valparaiso, Indiana

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We offered a variety of pre-construction services for this Design/Build project for a 115,000 square foot spec warehouse building. We have provided initial site planning , estimating, bid preparation and review, value engineering and document reviews to ensure the success of this speculative development.

Ameling Truck Service Facility

Owner: Ameling Properties
Location: Chesterton, Indiana

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After a devastating fire damaged the original structure, the owner turned to the Design/Build experts at Larson-Danielson and Facet Architecture for a comprehensive industrial building construction project. This ambitious venture involved redesigning, rebuilding, and expanding the facility, resulting in a state-of-the-art 37,000 square foot pre-engineered metal building by Butler Manufacturing. The new industrial building construction includes a blend of office space and dedicated areas for truck servicing and washing. Additionally, the facility features an unfinished second floor, strategically designed to accommodate future office space expansion.

The Kesling Campus

Owner: La Porte Community School Corp.
Location: La Porte, Indiana

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We provided pre-construction services as part of our Construction Manager as Agent agreement on this addition and renovation project. The scope included 160,000 square feet of new construction and 130,000 square feet of renovations. The completed facility houses the fifth and sixth grades in one building, Kesling Intermediate School, and seventh and eighth grades in the other, La Porte Middle School. The two buildings are connected and include a multitude of shared spaces utilized by all four grades and staff.

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