Pre-Construction and Project Development

Building Projects Right Before Construction Begins

Pre-construction lays a solid foundation for a successful construction project. At Fillmore Construction, our pre-construction process is collaborative, disciplined, and market-informed—focused on making projects viable before commitments are locked in.

We work closely with owners, consultants, and stakeholders to align scope, budget, schedule, and risk, ensuring projects are positioned for success from day one.

Delivering confidence, clarity, and control through disciplined pre-construction and project development.

Pre-Construction Services

Collaborative Team Formation

Collaborative delivery process and selection of consultants and trade partners
Early alignment of roles, responsibilities, and expectations
Clear communication frameworks to support informed decision-making

Sequencing, Scheduling & Planning

Realistic schedule development and critical path analysis
Phasing and sequencing strategies to drive projects forward
Planning for occupied, operational, or constrained sites

Cost Certainty & Budget Management

Class D / C / B / A budgeting throughout project evolution
Cost certainty strategies aligned with market conditions
Escalation analysis and cost risk management
Transparent reporting and budget reconciliation

Risk Management

Identification, elimination, and mitigation of project risks
Environmental, zoning, permitting, and approval risk management
Grant, incentive, and funding coordination support
Early issue resolution strategies

Feasibility & Constructability Reviews

Early feasibility analysis and go / no-go support
Constructability reviews to identify design and execution risks
Site, servicing, access, and logistics assessments
Design validation against budget and schedule targets

Permitting & Regulatory Compliance

Expertise in regional and municipal permitting processes
Support through development permits, building permits, and authority approvals
Compliance with applicable codes, bylaws, and regulations

Value Engineering & Alternatives

Systems and materials alternatives analysis
Lifecycle cost and operating cost evaluation
Practical value engineering focused on long-term value
Scope optimization without sacrificing quality or performance

Supply Chain Management

Identification of long-lead materials and equipment
Early procurement strategies and advance ordering
Competitive specifications for critical components
Mitigation of supply chain and procurement risks

Project Development Services

Design Management and Coordination

Consultant team coordination and alignment
Design phase scheduling and deliverables management
Design-to-budget leadership
Continuous cost and constructability feedback to the design team

Specialized Pre-Construction Expertise

Multi-family, seniors, and mixed-use developments
Affordable housing and CMHC-supported projects
Municipal, institutional, and education facilities
Food processing, cold storage, and industrial projects
Renovations, modernizations, and occupied facilities

Procurement & Trade Strategy

Early procurement planning for long-lead items
Trade packaging and bid strategy development
Competitive tendering and subcontractor evaluation
Local trade engagement where possible

Why Early Engagement with Fillmore

Strong cost certainty before construction starts
Reduced schedule risk and fewer change orders
Clear decision-making support for owners
Practical, construction-driven advice
Alignment between budget, design, and execution

Contracting & Delivery Models

Construction Management
Design-Build
Stipulated Sum
Cost Plus, Small Projects, and Service Work
Alternative and Hybrid Delivery Models

Scheduling & Phasing

Master schedule development and critical path analysis
Phasing and sequencing strategies for occupied or operational sites
Schedule risk analysis and mitigation planning

Risk Management & Mitigation

Identification of project-specific risks
Pricing and scope clarity to reduce change exposure
Early resolution strategies for design, permitting, and procurement risks

Featured Projects

Brentwood Apartments

EVER Square

BC Tree Fruits

Cadomin Community Centre

The Bike Shop

Bow City Storage

What Our Clients Say About Us

Fillmore completed the building on schedule. Brian Drew and his team are exceptionally talented individuals and it was a pleasure to work with them on this project.

Curtis Way

Cadomin Community Society

Fillmore took a proactive and collaborative approach… preserving functionality while meaningfully reducing cost.

Doan Galarneau