Steps to Pre-Construction
The following services are performed during our pre-construction phase:
a. Design assist with design consultants: West Electric Group will stay in constant contact with the Electrical Engineer to discuss and present design ideas and cost savings options at every level of drawings, or when an option is to be evaluated.
b. Scheduling: West Electric Group will allocate all the time required to make all pricing deadlines, and to constantly monitor our progress with the contractor's schedule of the entire project.
c. Identification and procurement of long-lead equipment: West Electric Group will secure a minimum of (3) quotes on all major items for your project and monitor lead times from 1st quote to the time it is required to be on the job site, those items we see as possible long lead items:
- Switchgear
- Light Fixtures
- Fire Alarm (depending on manufacturer and specifications)
- Special Systems (intercom, paging, sound)
- Generator
- Lightning Protection Systems
d. System Analysis: West Electric Group will compare and review all systems for your project with the design team to assure that all systems will meet the owner's operating and functioning requirements, along with staying within the established budget.
e. Cost Estimating: West Electric Group will do cost comparisons for your project against other comparable projects we have completed, and then provide solutions and recommendations to reduce or to control costs.
f. Value Engineering: West Electric Group will provide cost saving ideas in every area, to the design team, but will not jeopardize the quality or operating of the project for the owner.
g. Life Cycle Costing: West Electric Group will provide payback analysts for any system or equipment that appears to be above industry standards in cost.
See our list of Construction Tasks