Meet with Principal Builders to define the big picture objectives, goals, and budget. Once these are established, the objectives can be broken down more specifically through the process.

Brainstorming and collaboration takes place between the builder, architect, and the owner to paint a picture so that everyone on the team is on the same page.

After the design developed, the preliminary construction budget is established to define the materials and services needed to complete the project. This is used as a reference point to price bids from subcontractors and vendors. As the design develops more, the conceptual budgets are reviewed continuously.

Based on the preliminary construction budget and architectural construction plans, subcontractors and vendors will submit a fixed price for their material and labor required to complete an aspect of the project. Here, Principal Builders and the owner collaborate to determine which bid to award.