Predesign: So What?

About this episode

The episode discusses the concept of Predesign and its benefits in cost savings and collaboration, featuring insights from preconstruction experts.

Welcome to "Build Me Up" with Laurisa and Kaitlin from Kraus-Anderson! Pre-Design is a term buzzing around our office because of its proven effectiveness when it comes to cost savings and enhanced collaboration. Today, we 've invited t wo of KA's preconstruction experts: Nate Enger, d irector of DPM , and Kevin Bright, s ustainability m anager, to discuss how pre-design services are re-shaping the traditional construction delivery model.

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Hosts: Laurisa, Kaitlin

Guests: Nate Enger, Kevin Bright

Topics covered

• Predesign
• cost savings
• collaboration
• preconstruction

Keywords

• Kraus-Anderson
• DPM
• sustainability

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