Examining the Pre-Construction Professional: Career Evolution, Responsibilities and Skilles

The construction industry is constantly evolving to meet the needs of clients in light of significant technological and regulatory change. The Pre-Construction Professional is one example of a new career path that has emerged in response to changing market conditions. This study investigated the Pre-Construction Professional in an effort to define when the career path emerged and why it was needed. The researchers also sought to describe the role of the Pre-Construction Professional and document their requisite knowledge and skills. The research design was based on extensive interviews with working Pre-Construction Professionals and supported by available literature. The findings of this study improve our understanding of the career which is a new opportunity for current and future industry professionals. It also provides valuable benchmarking data for firms to use when creating position descriptions and employment advertisements.