Pre-Construction Services That Set the Project Up Right

From initial concepts to detailed execution plans, Schad delivers proactive support that reduces delays, avoids rework, and builds confidence from day one.

Get Ahead Before the First Pour

Proactive planning makes all the difference. Schad’s pre-construction services help identify risks, streamline communication, and ensure every detail is covered before installation begins. Our team works as an extension of yours—eliminating guesswork, preventing delays, and protecting your bottom line.

Project Planning

We collaborate early to align scope, materials, labor, and logistics—giving your team a clear path forward before boots hit the ground.

Constructability

Our experts review drawings and jobsite conditions to flag potential installation challenges before they turn into costly change orders.

Material Support

We help you select the right materials for performance and availability, with custom kits prepped for seamless delivery and install.

Execution Strategy

From schedules to staging to subcontractor coordination, we bring structure and clarity to every moving part of your refractory project.

Build Your Project on a Solid Plan

Tailored Fabrication Packages

We deliver prefabricated refractory assemblies—including launders, crucibles, furnace doors, and duct systems—built to your exact specs and installation timeline.

Smart Staging and Sequencing

Our team helps determine where, when, and how materials and labor should be staged for efficiency, minimizing downtime and site congestion.

Installation-Ready Solutions

Everything arrives labeled, documented, and ready to install—reducing guesswork, saving labor hours, and accelerating your project schedule.

Ongoing Communication

We stay involved until your process is up and running, adjusting plans in real time and coordinating closely with your crew to avoid surprises.

Crew & Timeline Coordination

We help align labor with material flow, ensuring installation teams are supported and schedules stay on track.

Real-Time Adjustments

If conditions change, so do we. Our team remains engaged to update logistics and resolve issues as they arise—before they become problems.

Let's Get Your Project Ready

Connect with our pre-construction team to review your plans, optimize material flow, and eliminate jobsite surprises.

Safety

Designed with Safety in Mind

At Schad, safety isn’t a box to check — it’s the backbone of how we plan. Our pre-construction process is built to reduce risks, prevent last-minute scrambles, and make jobsite safety easier to uphold.

Quality

Why Teams Rely on Schad for Pre-Construction

Schad brings decades of hands-on refractory experience to the earliest stages of your project, helping you plan smarter, build safer, and stay on schedule.

Real-World Input

Our pre-construction team includes former installers, superintendents, and engineers who know what works in the field — and what causes delays.

Expert Support

We stay involved from design to install, ensuring your plan holds up to changing field conditions and construction realities.

Collaborative Process

We partner directly with owners, GCs, and engineers to align scope, expectations, and safety requirements before the first crew arrives.

Schedule Optimization

By planning backwards from your critical milestones, we help eliminate bottlenecks and ensure crews aren’t working out of order.

Talk to Our Team

From prefabrication to delivery logistics, we’re here to help you plan smarter and build faster.

FAQs

Get answers to your most common questions about pre-construction planning and support.

What are pre-construction services?

Pre-construction services are the planning and coordination activities that happen before installation begins. At Schad, this includes constructability reviews, scheduling input, budgeting, material selection, and safety planning.

When should we engage Schad for pre-construction support?

The earlier the better. Bringing Schad in during the design or early bidding phase helps prevent costly revisions later and ensures all stakeholders are aligned on execution plans.

What makes Schad’s pre-construction process different?

Our team includes former installers and superintendents who know what actually works in the field. We prioritize real-world buildability, not just what looks good on paper.

Can Schad help with design documents?

Yes. We regularly collaborate with engineers, owners, and GCs to review and refine design documents, offer VE (value engineering) input, and ensure plans are field-ready.

How do pre-construction services impact the schedule?

Proper planning on the front end shortens the total project duration by reducing confusion, delays, and rework during the install phase.

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