A successful project starts with a well defined scope and a comprehensive budget. Kalmia’s knowledgeable estimating department evaluates plans and specifications, coordinates with the document design team, pre-views construction site conditions and develops an accurate competitive bid. In addition to bidding services, Kalmia’s pre-construction services include; budgeting, value engineering, scheduling and feasibility studies.

Kalmia will work closely with the owner and design professionals to determine the technical and financial feasibility of a project based on budget, schedule, location and the availability of materials and labor.

Prior to production of plans and specifications, Kalmia will provide a conceptual project budget based on a general scope of work. As documentation proceeds, the budget is updated and clarified. If the original budget is exceeded as changes in scope of materials are made, these additional costs will be flagged immediately instead of well into the project.

Kalmia will work closely with the architect, engineers and owner during the project planning & documentation phase or after the award of bid to provide recommendations as to alternative designs, materials or methods that will cut project cost.

Kalmia provides a preconstruction project schedule to detail project operations, sequencing, durations, shop drawings & samples processing, long lead items and other project specific details.