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Preconstruction Services

Choate’s Preconstruction teams combine deep expertise with the latest technology to build accurate budgets, detailed scope comparisons, and thorough option assessments – all grounded in your design intent and project goals.

Three Things Define How We Show Up During Preconstruction

  • A Tailored Preconstruction Strategy

  • A Tenacious Team

  • A Transparent Partnership

A Tailored Preconstruction Strategy.

No Two Projects Are the Same.

Good preconstruction starts with experience, reliable cost data, and strong trade partner relationships. But what makes it great is taking the time to understand what’s unique about your project – the goals, the challenges, the opportunities – and building a plan around that.

At Choate, preconstruction is where innovation becomes real project value.  We put our clients at the center of that process by connecting the right people, data, and technology early to clear the path from vision to construction.

Megan Zaccardelli, Senior Manager, Preconstruction Innovation

A Tenacious Team

Solutions That Go Beyond the Status Quo

Construction can be complex, and every client deserves a complete picture. Whether it’s honoring design intent while keeping things buildable, making sure nothing falls through the cracks on scope, or finding creative ways to protect the budget – our teams dig in until they find the best path forward. 

  • The result: A plan built specifically for you, with nothing left to chance. Our Integrated Services Team and VDC professionals are part of that process from the beginning, bringing an additional layer of technical depth and foresight to every project. 

A Transparent Partnership

Honest, Realistic, and Straightforward.

Transparency matters at every stage, but during preconstruction, it’s especially critical. Aligning your goals with the project’s constructability requires candor, smart decision-making, and genuine collaboration. 

The data and visualization tools our teams use, from 4D scheduling models to comparative scope assessments, help make those conversations clearer and more grounded in reality. That’s the standard we hold ourselves to from day one.

Instilling Confidence Early

The preconstruction process brings clarity to site, scope, and cost early on, so you can move forward with fewer surprises and a budget you can trust.

From pre-construction through project closeout, Choate’s communication has been excellent. They set clear expectations, voice potential conflicts early, and keep stakeholders aligned as the project evolves. Their consistency reduced any potential rework, accelerated my schedule, and built trust across owners, designers, and trade partners.

Michael Spruill, Director - Development, Healthpeak Properties

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