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The Market Has Changed. So Has Preconstruction.

JHC has built through five market cycles. We’ve seen what derails projects, and that experience shaped how we approach preconstruction today.

In today’s market, projects don’t fail during construction — they stall in design. Financing shifts. Material pricing moves. Scope outpaces budget. And momentum disappears. We partner early — during schematic design — to pressure-test budgets, align scope with market realities, and prevent late-stage redesign.

Most budget surprises

happen here.

( Highest Risk )

CONCEPT  →  SD  →  DD  →  CD

HOW DOES JHC PREVENT BUDGET SURPRISES?

Schematic-Level Budgets.

Schematic Level Pricing.

Constructability Reviews.

VE Strategy.

Budget Stress Tests Before DD.

Schematic-Level Budgets. Schematic Level Pricing. Constructability Reviews. VE Strategy. Budget Stress Tests Before DD.

WE DE-RISK PROJECTS

BEFORE

THEY GO TO FAR.

By working together during schematic design to pressure-test budgets, identify scope gaps, and prevent late-stage redesign.

Who We’re Best For?

Developers needing early financing confidence.

Architects who want cost alignment before DD.

Owners navigating tight lending environments.

  • EARLY BUDGET DEVELOPMENT.

    Real-world pricing based on current Portland subcontractor capacity, bid climate, and material lead times.

    We provide: Schematic-level budgets, cost modeling by system, alternate pricing scenarios, budget stress-testing before DD.

  • CONSTRUCTABILITY INPUT.

    Field-driven insight before drawings are locked.

    We identify: Coordination risks, sequencing challenges, long-lead procurement items, scope gaps between disciplines.

  • VALUE ENGINEERING THAT MAKES SENSE.

    Value engineering shouldn’t mean cutting scope at the last minute.

    We align cost with priorities early — adjusting systems, materials, or sequencing during SD so design intent stays intact.

  • MARKET INTELLIGENCE.

    What’s tightening. What’s stabilizing. Where trades are competitive.

    We monitor: Labor availability in Portland trade, competitive bid climates by sector, material lead time compression or volatility, trade-specific cost pressure.

Does your project need a budget reality check before moving to DD - let’s talk.

Request a Preliminary Budget Review