Preconstruction, Lean & IPD Services

Reliable,whether a project is $20M or $2B

PRECONSTRUCTION

We achieve unprecedented accuracy by providing early cost estimates in the Schematic Phase which hold up through design development and 100 % CD-level documents. Historically, we have delivered 90%+ of our projects at or below our initial Schematic estimate.

We use integrated design tools, BIM and Target Value Design to arrive at early, budget-viable solutions that maximize design, functional and operational goals. We understand this is of paramount importance to our customers and design team. Herrero is a true trusted partner in delivering reliable Preconstruction and durable estimates.
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ART OF THE ESTIMATe

By harnessing the power of the Building Information Model (BIM) and leveraging 65 years of experience, we blend science + art to achieve accurate estimates. 90%+ of our jobs are delivered at or below target.

TARGET VALUE DESIGN

TVD is an upgraded alternative to “Value Engineering." In a market where it is increasingly expensive to build, Herrero offers customers the benefits of pursuing a TVD process to achieve your scope, design and budget desires.

start early to find VALUE

We realize the highest value for you and your project by working with our owners, designers and project partners from the concept phase, using our Value Integration Process. The earlier we start, the better the results.

Thoughtful planning leads to reliable results

Lean CONSTRUCTION

More than 20 years ago, Herrero began its journey as a Lean builder. As early adopters and innovators of Lean construction practices, we’ve grown into recognized leaders in the field.   Today, we share this expertise by teaching Lean principles to a wide range of audiences, including owners, designers, universities, and government organizations. By equipping our teams with the most effective Lean processes, we deliver meaningful outcomes, measurable results, and, most importantly, value on every project.

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identifying value

Herrero VIP™, is the synthesis of Lean practices rooted in manufacturing and purpose‑built for construction. It is designed to align stakeholder values, establish metrics to measure effectiveness, identify what isn’t working, and streamline workflows to quickly correct issues. 
The strength of the VIP™ system lies in its scalability: applying seamlessly from small tasks to the most complex, large‑scale projects.

THE ORDER OF THINGS

Herrero VIP™ aligns diverse values and needs, then systematically determines the right order to address them, ensuring all priorities are met. By applying this disciplined, data‑driven approach early in the project, teams engage in critical thinking that is transformative for both the project and our customers. 
Most importantly, this alignment leads to successful outcomes, measured in reliable delivery, strong financial performance, and projects completed on time.

At the global forefront of IPD

Integrated Project delivery

IPD is a paradigm shift, born out of a need to cure the problems of contentious building projects and disputes from broken budgets and schedules. Operating as one project entity (where transparency rules all, and opportunities and risks are shared freely) is the key to IPD. Herrero has successfully and collaboratively integrated people, systems, and culture into a process which optimizes project results and maximizes efficiency through all phases of design, fabrication, and construction. With a truly integrated team, schedule and budget outcomes are incredibly reliable.

Our proof? It's in the numbers:

* VNC Hospital ($1.3B), $18M below budget, on schedule
* Mission Bernal Hospital ($330M), on budget, 5 months early

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ONE TEAM. ONE PROJECT.

100% of our IPD projects have been delivered on or below budget and at or ahead of schedule. This was the result of a project culture and contracts where collaboration is rewarded, and where an ethos of project-first is always nurtured. Success also requires full commitment to a highly detailed BIM model.

SINGLE SOURCE OF TRUTH

Herrero has always been on the forefront of Virtual Design and Construction. On IPD projects, the Building Information Model is a virtual "campfire" around which the entire team gathers to maximize coordination and significantly reduce risk. The better the model, the better the project outcomes.

MASTERING TIME & BUDGET

With Lean tools like the Last Planner System, we work back from the desired result to plan our work. This highly effective strategy keeps all trades and team members on track and focused to meet each milestone. Additional tools include vPlanner, Risk & Opportunity Log, BIM and Big Room management.

Harnessing the power of BIM and Virtual Design to drive results.

INTEGRATED DESIGN

Herrero uses Integrated Design methodologies and tools to model the project and continuously plan logistics, manage supply chain, confirm work, improve safety plans, verify quality...and much more. Our Integrated Design team uses software to manage and harness data from BIM models. We leverage tools, both virtual and tangible: laser-scanning (for reality capture of existing conditions), augmented and reality, robotics, and drones (to help realize the owner and design team's vision as intended). Harvesting data from the model is the most powerful and forward-looking part of our team’s expertise. Using Autodesk’s BIM 360 and AI Insight engine, the team makes effective, augmented decisions about cost, performance and schedule.

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BIM

We use BIM for QA/ QC, to efficiently and expeditiously perform work in the field. Layout for all floor plates, plumbing cores and MEP overhead anchor layouts all benefit from BIM Coordination. Total Station layout brings BIM into the working environment to speed up these activities, with the precision needed to deliver the QA desired by all trades.

VDC

While BIM and VDC are used interchangeably they are in fact different. Where BIM is the 3 model, VDC builds on the 3D (building model), and adds the elements of 4D (scheduling), 5D(estimating), 6D (sustainability), 7D (facility management applications).

systems & tools

There is a broad range of tools used to support integrated design efforts. Tools include Revit, AutoCad, BIM, and Navisworks. Navisworks is a model aggregator and analyzation tool for constructability and clash detection). Aggregates Revit (AE), Tekla (S), AutoCad, etc.

Building a like-minded community of innovators.

INNOVATION CONSULTING

Herrero has seen the powerful and incredibly reliable results that are achieved by using Lean Construction practices, combined with Integrated Project Delivery methodologies. We have worked hard to become global leaders in Lean, BIM, Virtual Design & Construction and integrating innovation practices and tools into construction. In the spirit of building a like-minded community and sharing the hard -earned lessons of our work, we offer training and consulting services in: Lean Construction, BIM and VDC, the Integrating Innovation.

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LEAN TRAINING

This training will help you understand what Lean for construction is and how to implement it to deliver value on your projects. After years of teaching groups in Study Action Teams and implementing Lean in organizations, our trainers give you their full attention and share their hard-earned wisdom. At the end of training, you’ll receive Lean Certification if you have fulfilled all the requirements.

IPD CONSULTING

Herrero has been an innovative company for decades. We were early adopters of Integrated Project Delivery for large scale construction projects. We now provide advice on how to methodically and successfully implement IPD for a wide range of building types. By doing this, we aim to improve the design and construction industry as a whole. This benefits everyone.

BIM & VDC consulting

Herrero offers organizations training in the internationally awarded processes for collaboration and coordination in the Building Information Model. The model is now maturing into a source of data and team decisions. Learn to leverage the power of machine learning, big data and Industry 4.0 to significantly improving productivity, quality and sustainability in construction.