A comprehensive discussion on some of the key phases of construction projects is the topic of this episode of “BuildingKnowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI).” James Madison, the Chief Estimator for Mid-Hudson Construction Management, was the guest. Mid-Hudson Construction Management is based in Poughkeepsie in Dutchess County in New York State. It was the first appearance of James Madison on the BRI’s Podcast Series. Some of the topics discussed during the segment were: 1) 

What is involved in the Preconstruction Phase of a construction project; 2) A review of some of the components of the Preconstruction Phase (Design Intent to Construction Documents; Project Planning; Procurement; Safety Planning; Quality Control Planning; Risk Response Planning; and Model Creation); 3) The importance of a Construction Budget; 4) The key components of a Construction Budget; 5) Contingency Budgets; 6) Value Engineering - what it is, and its importance; 7) James Madison’s biggest concerns for the Building and Construction Sectors in 2025; 8) Things that make James Madison upbeat for the Building and Construction Sectors in 2025.