<![CDATA[GovCon Builders Brief: Preconstruction]]>https://www.govconbuildersbrief.com/s/preconstructionhttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_vo4!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0921a903-d77f-43be-b369-bc2b5b1bf3af_600x600.pngGovCon Builders Brief: Preconstructionhttps://www.govconbuildersbrief.com/s/preconstructionSubstackTue, 14 Apr 2026 13:15:29 GMT<![CDATA[Tips for Getting Preconstruction Documents Approved Through USACE]]>https://www.govconbuildersbrief.com/p/tips-for-getting-preconstructionhttps://www.govconbuildersbrief.com/p/tips-for-getting-preconstructionThu, 12 Feb 2026 02:26:08 GMT

ACE Consulting provides an informative overview of the sometimes challenging review and approval process when preparing preconstruction submittals for USACE projects, along with tips and advice on how understanding USACE’s process and perspective can make the submittal approval process much less daunting.

From the article:

If you’ve ever worked on a proje…

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]]><![CDATA[Estimators Add More Value Than They Think]]>https://www.govconbuildersbrief.com/p/estimators-add-more-value-than-theyhttps://www.govconbuildersbrief.com/p/estimators-add-more-value-than-theyMon, 19 Jan 2026 19:35:50 GMT

Matt Verderamo, a seasoned VP of Preconstruction and Sales with a Master’s Degree in Construction Management, reminds estimators of the importance of their work and how they can increase the value they add to their company’s bidding process.

From the article at Well built Construction Consulting:

Most estimators I meet believe their job is to “put numbers…

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]]><![CDATA[Passage of NDAA Promotes the Use of Progressive Design-Build for Military Construction]]>https://www.govconbuildersbrief.com/p/passage-of-ndaa-promotes-the-usehttps://www.govconbuildersbrief.com/p/passage-of-ndaa-promotes-the-useFri, 16 Jan 2026 00:11:02 GMT

From the article:

DBIA applauds the enactment of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), signed into law by President Donald Trump, which for the first time explicitly authorizes the use of Progressive Design-Build (PDB) for military construction projects, a milestone that delivers long-awaited clarity to the Department of Defense…

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]]><![CDATA[Why AI Will Become the Backbone of Preconstruction]]>https://www.govconbuildersbrief.com/p/why-ai-will-become-the-backbone-ofhttps://www.govconbuildersbrief.com/p/why-ai-will-become-the-backbone-ofTue, 13 Jan 2026 01:46:05 GMT

From the article by Shiva Dhawan, Co-founder and CEO of Attentive.ai:

If you speak to any estimator or preconstruction lead today, the message is the same: the pipeline keeps growing, but estimating capacity isn’t.

Dodge’s Momentum Index remains elevated, with commercial and institutional construction planning activity continuing despite month-to-month fl…

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]]><![CDATA[When Your Estimating and Field Aren't Aligned]]>https://www.govconbuildersbrief.com/p/when-your-estimating-and-field-arenthttps://www.govconbuildersbrief.com/p/when-your-estimating-and-field-arentMon, 12 Jan 2026 16:44:43 GMT
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Gerard Aliberti, owner of Pro-Accel, provides experienced insight on the impacts of not having your preconstruction personnel and field teams on the same page before a project even begins, and what you can do to improve communication and project outcomes. From the article:

Last month, I sat in a job trailer with a su…

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]]><![CDATA[Contract Types and Contract Vehicles]]>https://www.govconbuildersbrief.com/p/contract-types-and-contract-vehicleshttps://www.govconbuildersbrief.com/p/contract-types-and-contract-vehiclesMon, 12 Jan 2026 15:40:47 GMT

Shauna Weatherly, a former Chief of Contracting and founder and president of FedSubK, provides critical information on understanding the nuanced differences between contract types and vehicles. From the article:

Nuances matter in Federal Contracting. Those who haven’t lived the Federal Contracting experience day in and day out may believe it’s minor det…

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