During the Preconstruction Phase, the Armcorp Construction team focuses on managing the budget development process, providing the Owner with cost and method input, and ensuring material availability and cost compatibility. This involves ongoing collaboration and monitoring.

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Armcorp also oversees the schedule for contract document preparation by the design team, using a tailored status reporting system to ensure project cost and schedule accountability.

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Schematic Phase

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• Support project team selection.

• Review project scope and objectives.

• Conduct constructability reviews.

• Site Evaluation

• Verify property line documentation and physical alignment.

• Review soil reports for potential cost impacts.

• Confirm utility easements (water, sewage, electrical, telephone).

• Identify zoning, environmental, or flooding concerns.
  Cost Management/Estimating

• Provide cost analysis for building systems and materials.

• Conduct constructability reviews for cost-effective solutions.

• Develop a feasibility budget.

• Assess bonding requirements.​

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Design Development Phase

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• Coordinate with A&E/Client Team to ensure document compliance.

• Recommend cost-saving construction methods.

• Address spatial conflicts using BIM modeling.

• Provide detailed shop drawings aligned with coordinated models.

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Time Management/Scheduling

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• Develop initial milestone schedule.

• Identify permitting and agency review requirements.

• Create a master project schedule.

• Track long-lead items.

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Construction Document Phase

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• Establish a field staff organization.

• Implement document control and submittal schedules.

• Continue document review and coordination.

• Develop a quality control plan with the architect and the owner.

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Bidding and Procurement Phase

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• Prepare bid instructions and forms.

• Conduct site visits.

• Mobilize field staff.

• Implement submittal procedures.

• Solicit and award subcontracts.

• Assist with permitting.