Seven services.One advocate.
From the first feasibility question to the final certificate of substantial completion — engaged individually or as a single representation through the life of the project.
Pick a problem. We'll take it from there.
The full engagement: we round out your design and construction team, recommend the delivery method that fits the project, and hold the owner's position at every meeting from due diligence through close-out.
- “I have a great _________________ (builder, architect, banker), how can I round out my team for a successful project?”
- “What’s the best delivery method for my project? Design Build, Guaranteed Maximum Price, Lump-Sum Agreement, Cost Plus, Construction Manager / General Contractor / Both.”
Due diligence before the money is committed — the proforma, the code and zoning analysis, the environmental reports and the grants that might be available to you.
- “Is there someone (who understands construction) who can create the proforma for my project and see it through to completion?”
- “Does my new use comply with local codes & zoning?”
- “Are there grants available for my project?”
An independent number before you buy, and continuous monitoring afterwards — including the change orders that quietly turn a budget into a problem.
- “Can I afford this property/building AND the cost of construction?”
- “My project is in danger of Change Order overload.”
Somebody in the room whose only client is you — watching costs, holding the schedule and keeping the project moving while you get on with running your business.
- “I’d like someone to be my advocate during construction while I run my business.”
- “Who’s watching my construction costs?”
- “Our company is moving and we can’t afford ‘down time.’”
Percentage-of-completion inspections and payment request reviews — the professional, independent report lenders ask for, and the answer owners want.
- “Our bank needs a professional inspector to determine the percentage of completion for our construction projects.”
- “Am I getting what I wanted and what I’m paying for?”
The independent third party your agreement calls for — on standby for an objective decision when a claim arises, and for the dispute resolution that gets a stalled project moving again.
- “I’d like to have a 3rd party on standby.”
- “We have a legitimate claim and need an objective decision/opinion.”
- “Our agreement calls for an independent Initial Decision Maker.”
- “My project is stalled.”
- “I want some additional work but want to minimize any schedule delays/changes.”
Substitutions in materials and methods that bring a project back inside budget without giving up what makes it worth building.
- “Can I substitute materials or methods and still afford my project without jeopardizing it’s integrity.”
Five stages, one representative.
- 01 — Feasibility. The proforma, the code and zoning check, the grants. Before the money commits.
- 02 — Team assembly. Architect, engineer, contractor and the delivery method that suits the job.
- 03 — Estimating. An independent number, then value engineering if the number doesn't work.
- 04 — Construction oversight. Progress inspections, change order control, weekly meetings, disputes headed off early.
- 05 — Close-out. Punch list, final inspection, substantial completion certified.
