Delivering Value with Preconstruction and Trade Partner Relationships

At The Weitz Company, we believe every successful project begins long before construction starts, with strong, trusted relationships. In our latest white paper, Building Trade Partner Relationships, Bree Cooper, Senior Preconstruction Manager, Industrial | The Weitz Company, and Fil Rea, Preconstruction Director, Colorado | The Weitz Company, explore how early collaboration between Weitz’s Preconstruction Team and trade partners sets projects up for long-term success. By cultivating good preconstruction and trade partner relationships from day one, our teams gain valuable insights on market conditions, labor capacity, and constructability, allowing for more accurate estimates, optimized schedules, and solutions that reduce risk while delivering measurable value.

As Cooper and Rea emphasize, trade partner selection requires more than technical skill, it demands a balance of safety, quality, reliability, and innovation. Through a rigorous prequalification process, ongoing communication, and a shared commitment to Lean principles, Weitz ensures every trade partner contributes to a cohesive, high-performing project team. This collaborative approach drives efficiency, fosters innovation, and reinforces the relationships that have defined Weitz’s success for generations.