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Consulting &
Pre-Construction

Independent construction expertise for investors, developers, and asset managers — pre-construction budgeting, owner's representation, and strategic advisory without requiring us for the build.

Investors, developers & asset managers
Why Consulting?

You Don't Always Need
a Contractor

Construction consulting

Not every construction problem requires hiring a GC. Sometimes you need an independent perspective on a property you're buying, oversight on a contractor you've already hired, or help scoping a project before you go to market.

That's where our consulting practice comes in. We bring the same construction and financial expertise — just in an advisory capacity. No agenda, no conflicts, no pressure to hire us for execution.

Construction consulting
01

Pre-Construction Estimating

Detailed budgets and scope analysis before you break ground or close on an acquisition — so you know your numbers before you commit.

02

Owner's Representation

Independent construction oversight for property owners and asset managers — objective eyes on your project without requiring us for the build.

03

Construction Consulting

Strategic advisory for investors and developers — portfolio-level planning, capital planning, and asset repositioning from a construction-first perspective.

04

Due Diligence & Feasibility

Pre-acquisition construction assessments to identify red flags, estimate renovation costs, and confirm whether the numbers pencil before you close.

How It Works

Simple, Fixed-Fee
Engagements

No hourly billing, no open-ended commitments. Just clear scope and predictable pricing.

01

Define the Need

Tell us what you need — due diligence on an acquisition, oversight on an active project, help scoping a renovation. We discuss scope, timeline, and deliverables.

02

Proposal & Engagement

We provide a fixed-fee proposal based on scope. No hourly billing, no surprises. Once approved, we execute an engagement agreement and get started.

03

Delivery & Reporting

We conduct our analysis, inspections, or oversight work and deliver findings in clear, actionable reports. You get objective insights to inform decisions.

Why Work With Us

What Makes Our
Consulting Different

No Conflicts of Interest

Pure advisory — we don't push our own construction services or steer you toward specific outcomes. Just objective analysis and honest recommendations.

Finance + Construction Fluency

We understand both sides of the equation — construction execution and investment returns. You get advice that considers both risk and opportunity.

Fixed-Fee Pricing

No hourly billing. We quote a fixed fee based on scope, so you know the cost upfront. Clear deliverables, predictable pricing.

Typical Fees

Fixed-Fee Pricing.
No Hourly Surprises.

Every engagement is scoped and quoted at a fixed fee before we start. Ranges below represent typical engagements — your specific fee depends on property size, complexity, and scope.

Portfolio Due Diligence
$3,500 – $8,500
Single property to 20-unit assessment
3–7 business days
Per property pricing available for portfolio packages
Budget Validation & Review
$1,500 – $4,500
Third-party estimate review and line-item benchmarking
2–5 business days
Add-on scope gap analysis available
Contractor Selection & RFP
$3,500 – $7,500
RFP development, evaluation, vetting, and recommendation
2–4 weeks
Includes up to 4 contractor evaluations
Strategic Planning & Scoping
$4,500 – $12,000
Renovation strategy, phasing plan, pro forma validation
1–3 weeks
Larger portfolios quoted separately
Construction Oversight
$2,500 – $6,000 / month
Site inspections, budget tracking, progress reporting
Ongoing through project completion
Minimum 3-month engagement
Asset Performance Analysis
$4,000 – $10,000
Building systems analysis, CapEx planning, market positioning
1–2 weeks
Ideal for hold/sell decision support
All fees are quoted in advance — no surprises

Once we understand your scope, we provide a written proposal with a fixed fee and defined deliverables. Nothing starts until you've approved the engagement letter. Portfolio clients and multi-engagement packages receive discounted rates.

Common Questions

Consulting
FAQ

Answers to the most common questions about our consulting and advisory services.

Still have questions? Let's talk

Construction consulting provides independent expertise — pre-construction budgeting, owner's representation, due diligence, and strategic advisory — without requiring you to hire us for the build. It's designed for investors, developers, and asset managers who need objective construction insight at any stage of a project.

Next Step

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Your Project?

Tell us about your project and goals. We'll assess the scope, provide honest feedback, and recommend the right approach.

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