Pre-Construction: A Project’s Foundation

Every building begins long before construction starts. The early choices about scope, cost, risk, people, and communication establish the conditions for everything that follows.

Drawing on decades of AEC experience, Don Tiefenbrunn explores pre-construction as a leadership discipline, from project strategy and stakeholder alignment to budgeting, procurement, and field readiness. Written for owners, developers, designers, and construction leaders, the book offers a practical framework for clearer decisions and better coordination.