The Work That Happens Before the Work
Most construction problems don't start on the job site. They start in the planning phase — or the lack of one. An incomplete permit submittal. A budget built on assumptions. A schedule that doesn't account for permitting timelines. These aren't surprises; they're predictable. And they're preventable.
Pajaziti & Associates provides structured pre-construction services that establish a clear foundation before a single permit is filed. Our goal: no surprises, no scope creep, no blown timelines.
What We Do in Pre-Construction
- Budget Development: Detailed cost estimates based on current South Florida market pricing, not national averages. We break down labor, materials, subcontractor costs, permit fees, and contingency — so you know what you're actually committing to.
- Constructability Review: We review the construction documents before permitting to identify conflicts between architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines. Issues caught on paper cost nothing. Issues caught on-site cost money and time.
- Permitting Strategy: Every jurisdiction in South Florida has different review processes and timelines. We identify the right permitting path, prepare complete and code-compliant submittals, and respond to comments quickly to keep your project moving.
- Master Schedule: A realistic project schedule tied to actual permitting timelines, trade availability, material lead times, and milestone dates. Not a best-case scenario — an executable plan.
- Subcontractor Pre-Qualification: Identifying and vetting trade partners before the project begins so we're not scrambling for subs mid-construction.
- Value Engineering: When the initial scope exceeds budget, we identify alternative materials, systems, or construction sequences that maintain performance at lower cost — without compromising the owner's vision.
- Scope Definition & Bid Packaging: Clear, comprehensive scope documentation that enables accurate subcontractor pricing and minimizes change orders during construction.
Why Pre-Construction Saves Money
Research consistently shows that every dollar spent in pre-construction saves three to five dollars in construction costs. Changes during design cost a fraction of what changes during construction cost. Catching a coordination conflict in a drawing review eliminates what could be a multi-week delay and significant rework cost in the field.
We take pre-construction seriously because we're accountable for outcomes — not just hours. A project that starts right is a project that finishes right.
Service Area
We provide pre-construction services for commercial projects throughout South Florida including Palm Beach County, Broward County, and Martin County.