Pre-construction planning is a preliminary form of strategize, that is done before starting construction. The goal is to build or understand the full scope of a project and its requirements.

A complete planning phase generally includes the project definition, identification of potential issues, scheduling and milestones, scope, cost estimation, extraneous requirements and overall needs analysis. .

PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT

An often-overlooked part of pre-construction is long lead times. This refers to when a material may take a long time to acquire. Careful pre-planning will build this lead-time into the schedule so no time is lost waiting for it to arrive. Other aspects of the job can continue while the material is on its way and senseless delays can be easily avoided.

LABOR MOBILIZATION

Labor mobilization comprises of vetting and hiring the required labor, undergoing the required registrations and insurance for the labor and then finally setting up the labor camp. Labor either can be skilled, unskilled or specialized labor depending on the task in hand.

SETTING A SCHEDULEL

A schedule is always necessary to determine the progress of a project. How long will it take to complete, will it stay on time and if not, what kind of delay might there be?

BAR BENDING SHEDINTE

Bar bending schedule or schedule of bars (BBS) is a list of reinforcement bars for a given reinforced concrete work item, and is presented in a tabular form for easy visual reference. Table of bar bending schedule summarizes all the needed particulars of bars - diameter, shape of bending, length of each bent and straight portions, angles of bending, total length of each bar, and number of each type of bar. This information is a great help in preparing an estimate of quantities. Advantages of bar bending schedule is when used along with reinforcement detailed drawing improves the quality of construction, cost and time saving for concrete construction works.

HEAVY MACHINERY SCHEDULE

Heavy machine is not required everyday on site. However, if the heavy machinery does not reach the site on required time, it will cause at least a whole day's delay. To counteract this the heavy machinery schedule is planned according to the work schedule.

FOUNDATION WORK SCHEDULE

Foundation work schedule entails laying out the building grids on the ground, calculating the total amount of excavation and backfilling and managing the transportation of extra-excavated soil from site.

SETTING MILESTONE SCHEDULE

Milestone schedule is a summary level schedule that allows the project team leader to review and identify all of the significant and major project related milestones that may exist in the course of a project, and can be proven helpful in making sure that nothing falls behind schedule or off the radar entirely.

IMPORTANCE PF PRECONSTRUCTION PLANNING

Effective planning always results in higher-quality work that meets the requirements of a project, including budget, time and resource constraints. It is nearly impossible to achieve any milestones promptly without first identifying how realistic they are. Pre-planning also, helps everyone involved understand the feasibility of a project and its cost requirements. Ideas presented during the initial planning may seem reasonable to one or more parties, but that does not necessarily mean they are feasible. Furthermore, something planned or suggested may need modification because of budget constraints. Maybe something is just going to cost too much to do, so an alternative is necessary.

The result of all this is a more accurate depiction of the initial design, even when modifications are present. Higher quality work, better levels of productivity, more cost-effective processes and a satisfied client are all intrinsic results of effective pre-construction planning.