During this phase, Pyramid establishes the project definition and preliminary project cost estimate. Services include:

	Simulation Studies
	Technology Evaluation
	Project-Development Planning
	Risk Assessment
	Financial Planning
	Constructability Reviews
	Identify Licensing and Permitting Requirements
	Environmental Impact Studies
	Recommending Contracting Strategies

Pyramid ensures the design meets Project time, Budget, ROI and operating cost criteria and set scope boundaries by quantifying and justifying the investment required.