Having spent over 40 years working with building owners and contractors, it has always astounded me how many projects are awarded solely based on price, often at the expense of quality, safety, sustainability and reliability. Many components and critical factors influence a successful build, such as contractor, sub-trades, suppliers and materials. I am going to focus this article on value and some critical key steps that will bring more value to your project at the most important stage in the construction process: Pre-construction.