PROJECT PLANNING

project planning

When it comes to delivering top-tier projects for our clients, we understand the importance of laying the groundwork early. That’s why Christman’s Project Planning Group partners with you early in the design process to thoroughly understand your project goals and guide informed decision-making every step of the way.

From cost certainty to risk management to value analysis, we’ll collaborate from day one to deliver consistent, high-quality services that add maximum value to your project.

Planning projects for success

Preconstruction requires meticulous planning and communication, and that’s where our expert managers excel. We’re a uniquely qualified team of value analysis specialists, cost estimators and others who thrive on helping clients make informed design decisions while providing value-added solutions. Our Project Planning Group leverages key processes and services to provide the cost leadership and creative solutions you need on every project, some of which include:

Assessing and mitigating risk to accurately forecast design contingency.

Benchmarking to validate capital budgets and control costs.

Value management, including value analysis, quality modeling and target value design.

Suite of virtual design and construction services, including BIM, virtual mockups and more.

Target Value Design

Ready to meet aggressive schedule and budget targets and maximize value on your next project? Christman’s Target Value Design process can help.

Proven cost leadership

Leveraging our supply chain and industry insights, we help ensure your projects are completed on budget without compromising on quality. We develop comprehensive budgets and cost assessments that factor in material and labor expenses, all while mitigating risk and maximizing value engineering to deliver the most on your project. Experience the Christman difference with our project planning experts today.

Our project planning leadership

Sean Jagels

Senior Vice President

Mike Elkington

Director (Tennessee and North Carolina regions)

Dave Tygielski

Director (DC Metro Region)

Jesse Bellington

Director (Texas Region)

Chas Hammond

Director (West Michigan Region)

Our blog

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