Introduction
Every construction project is a unique journey filled with both challenges and opportunities. At Hermosillo, we know that the preliminary phase of any project, known as preconstruction, plays a decisive role in its success. For this reason, every step during this stage matters.
From building strong, win-win relationships with our clients to detailed planning and risk management, preconstruction sets the foundation for exceptional results. In addition, we focus on understanding each client’s needs and transforming their vision into reality through precise technical documentation and value engineering proposals. As a result, projects achieve optimal cost, quality, and operational performance.
Below, we explain how we approach the four main stages of the preconstruction phase at Hermosillo.
Relationship: The beginning of the project scope
In Hermosillo, trust is the cornerstone of a successful business relationship in any industry. We strive to earn the trust of our clients through honesty, added value, and customized service while providing direct, open, and effective communication.
Our team is fully committed to delivering on every promise we make. Thanks to this approach, 60% of our clients choose to build with us again. They return and recommend us because they rely on our integrity and long-term commitment to excellence.
A strong relationship begins with a deep understanding of our client’s objectives. When meeting a new client, our primary goal is to comprehend their requirements and translate them into technical key concepts that will impact and guide the entire construction process. To achieve this, we use three fundamental documents to achieve this: work budget, blueprints, and specifications.
- Bill of Quantities or Cost Estimate: This document lists all construction activities included in the project. Each item inlcudes a unit, quantity, and cost. As a result, clients allowing the client to understand exactly the scope of work and the associated cost.
- Blueprints or project drawings: These visually depict the scope of the building, complying with the regulations and guidelines established by the client and the industry. The blueprints are done in 3 dimensions and are essential for visualizing the project´s space, complementing the cost estimate, and providing a comprehensive and detailed understanding of the project.
- Specifications: This document defines the products, materials, and equipment used in the project. It complements the Bill of Quantities and the drawings by detailing brands, models, codes, and regulatory requirements that needed for successful execution.
Risk Management
Risk management is a fundamental part of our preconstruction approach at Hermosillo. With more than 60 years of experience, we have solved many issues and developed robust processes to identify, mitigate, and address all potential risks.
From the initial planning to the execution of the construction phase, each phase requires careful evaluation and a solid risk plan to ensure successful outcomes. Let’s explore how we approach risk management in our projects.
Project Planning: Defining the Risk Plan
Before starting any work, we comprehensively understand the project scope of work and do a detailed project schedule. At the same time, we create a detailed project schedule. During this stage, we identify potencial risks in each phase and define preventive measures.
Our goal is to anticipate possible issues and reduce their impact. By doing so, we protect the project timeline, budget and overall performance.
Construction Phases: Implementing Risk Management Plan
Throughout construction, we actively monitor the risk management plan. We supervise site conditions, work progress, and any factors that may pose a potential risk to the project. Furthermore, we are prepared to adjust our approach and take swift and adequate corrective actions if unexpected challenges arise.
Continuous Risk Management: Continuous Adaptation and Improvement
Risk management in construction projects is not static, it is a continuous and evolving process. In Hermosillo, we are committed to constant improvement, regularly reviewing and updating our risk plan as the project progresses. This adaptability enables us to effectively respond to changes in project conditions and minimize any possible negative impact on the schedule and/or cost proposal.
Financial Aspects
In Hermosillo, we understand the importance of sound financial management at every project stage. We commit to using resources efficiently and transparently, ensuring our clients get the maximum value for their investment. From crafting precise budgets to meticulously supervising ongoing costs, we strive to stay within the agreed project cost while meeting the highest standards of quality and excellence.
Technical Support in Preconstruction
From the project’s planning onset, we provide technical guidance to help clients define their needs clearly. Using our experience, we transform those needs into the above-mentioned documents, ensuring that all parties clearly define and understand the project scope of work.
Value Engineering
We bring Value Engineering and innovative alternatives to ensure that each project is cost-efficient without compromising quality or functionality. This allows us to offer our clients options that align with their needs and budget, ensuring an optimal project from the outset.
Project’s Localization
In addition to client requirements, we ensure compliance with local regulations, codes, and best construction practices. This process, known as “localization,” we adapt design projects previously developed in other countries to fit seamlessly into the Mexican context and requirements. Doing so ensures that the project is viable and complies with all local regulations.
Financial Optimization
Our preconstruction focus is not just on defining the optimal scope of work of a project but also on ensuring that it is a financially sound one. By helping the client define an optimal project and avoiding over-specification, we ensure the project has an appropriate cost. This allows the client to evaluate if the project will achieve the required return on investment, ensuring its long-term financial viability.
Planning
Doing the project’s schedule goes beyond simply setting dates and allocating resources. For a successful project, we incorporate Lean Construction principles to create collaborative environments that allow for the analysis and validation of critical elements, supporting constructability, productivity, and risk management in operations.
Implementing Lean Construction in our planning process offers a range of significant benefits for the project lifecycle. From delivering projects on time or ahead of schedule to cost savings, risk management, and quality improvement, these practices enable us to ensure job site safety, reliable data, and an efficient and motivated organization.
Furthermore, we integrate Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology into our planning. This visualization tool allows us to showcase a new building in its precise location before construction begins. BIM enhances complex data analysis on the construction site, improving communication and collaboration among team members.
Additionally, it allows us to visualize clashes during the design phase and address potential issues before they affect physical construction. In Hermosillo, we leverage these innovative technologies and practices to ensure that our planning is accurate, efficient, and geared toward success in all construction phases on a solid foundation.
Conclusion
Our commitment to preconstruction excellence allows us to deliver successful projects on time within budget. At Hermosillo, we are committed to helping our clients land the perfect project from the outset, ensuring financial and operational success throughout construction. With our focus not only on satisfying but also exceeding customer needs and our 60 years of experience, we are a trusted partner who guarantees to make the projects of companies seeking to invest in Mexico a reality.
