Most cost problems on a construction project are created long before anyone breaks ground, in decisions made when the drawings are still changing. Our preconstruction and construction management work puts a builder’s perspective alongside your architect while those decisions are still cheap to revisit, covering budgeting, constructability review, permitting strategy, and trade procurement. Clients who engage us at this stage tend to start on site with a number they can rely on.
Preconstruction Services
Most of what a project costs is decided before anyone breaks ground. New West Building Company has been providing preconstruction services across the Mountain West and New England since 2002, and this is the stage where we can influence that most.
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Our Services
Planning Before Building
What We Provide
Budgeting and Cost Estimating
Detailed estimates that develop as the design does, so you always know what the current drawings actually cost to build.
Constructability Review
A builder's read on the drawings before they are finalized, flagging the details that are expensive, impractical, or slow to construct.
Permitting and Procurement
Approvals strategy and trade selection handled early, so long lead items and local authority timelines do not dictate your schedule.
Our Process
How We Work
01
Initial Assessment
We review the site, your brief, and any drawings that exist, then give you an honest view of feasibility and likely cost range.
02
Budget Development
Estimates are built up and refined as the design progresses, with cost implications flagged while changes are still inexpensive.
03
Design and Constructability Input
We work alongside your architect on buildability, materials, and detailing, resolving the problems that would otherwise surface on site.
04
Procurement and Handoff to Construction
Permitting, trade procurement, and scheduling are locked in so construction starts with everything in place rather than catching up.
Where We Build
New West Building Company provides preconstruction services across all five of our markets, from our base in Jackson to our offices in Alpine, Driggs, Park City, and New England. Local knowledge matters more at this stage than any other, since permitting timelines, trade availability, and site constraints differ considerably between Teton County, the Wasatch Back, and rural New England.
Our Work
An Impressive Track Record
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Red Top Meadows Youth Center
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Teton Youth and Family Services
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Why Us
The New West Difference
Preconstruction is where a contractor either earns their fee or quietly stores up problems for later. New West Building Company has been running this stage since 2002 across Wyoming, Idaho, Utah, and New England, giving clients a realistic number early rather than an optimistic one that unravels on site.
Construction is art and craft, but efficiently managing the project is a science. We hold ourselves and every subcontractor and partner we work with to the highest standard, delivering on time and at a level of quality that precedes our reputation. Every client gets on-demand access to schedule, budget, change orders, and finish selections through Procore, so you are never waiting on a phone call to find out where things stand.
Ready to Start Your Next Project?
If you are early in planning and want a builder's view before the design is locked, we would like to hear about it. Get in touch and we will talk through what preconstruction would involve on your project.
Get in TouchNew West Building Company
+1 307-203-2460
3520 S Park Dr, Jackson, WY 83001
Frequently Asked Questions
Preconstruction covers everything that happens before construction starts, including budgeting, constructability review, permitting strategy, and trade procurement. It matters because most of what a project costs is determined at this stage, when changing course is still inexpensive.
As early as you can. Involving us while the design is still developing lets us flag cost and buildability issues before they are drawn in. Coming in after drawings are finished is still useful, but the opportunities to save money are narrower.
Preconstruction is the planning stage before work starts, while construction management covers running the project once it is underway. We provide both, and clients often engage us for preconstruction and then continue with us through construction.
It depends on the scope and how involved you want us to be. Some early conversations are simply part of getting to know a project, while more detailed budgeting and design work is a service in its own right. We will always be clear about what is and is not chargeable before you commit to anything.
Across Jackson WY, Alpine WY, Driggs ID, Park City UT, and New England, covering Vermont and New Hampshire.