Before a single line is drawn, the decisions you make about your build will shape every outcome - from design to cost to completion.
Wheeler Builders champions a collaborative pre-construction approach that puts the right people around the table from day one.
What is the Pre-Construction Process?
The pre-construction process is a model where Wheeler Builders joins your project team during the design phase, well before construction begins.
Rather than receiving plans and pricing them in isolation, we sit alongside you and your designer throughout the creative process, contributing real-time expertise at every step.
Why it matters
Traditional building procurement often leads to costly surprises - designs that can't be built as drawn, or budgets that blow out once construction begins. The pre-construction process eliminates these risks by aligning design intent with buildability and budget from the outset.
How it works
The three-party collaboration works like this:
You bring the brief and your project budget.
Your designer brings creative ideas and concepts.
Wheeler Builders attends design meetings as your paid consultant, providing immediate input on:
Buildability - ensuring designs are practical, structurally sound, and suited to site conditions.
Cost control - live analysis on material selections, construction techniques, and budget implications as the design evolves.
This proactive involvement ensures your expectations are met from the outset and prevents money being spent on designs that are unrealistic or unbuildable further down the track.
A Note on Cost
The pre-construction process is a paid service. Wheeler Builders is engaged as a consultant during the design phase, which does come at an upfront cost. However, the early input we provide on buildability and budget can save you significantly more in avoided redesigns, unexpected variations, and costly mistakes during construction.
Ready to Start?
The pre-construction phase is where great builds begin. Get in touch with Wheeler Builders to discuss how the pre-construction process can work for your next project.