Alex: Welcome back to the podcast. Today we’re talking about something that almost never gets enough attention, what actually happens before construction starts.

Jordan: Yeah, everyone loves talking about finishes, layouts, and the final reveal. But the truth is, most construction problems, delays, budget issues, stress, start long before anyone shows up on site.

Alex: We see this all the time through our work at Ariel Construction, so today we wanted to walk through that early phase and explain why it matters so much.