Contractor Selection & Construction Administration
Objective evaluation of general contractors, bid analysis, contract negotiation, and ongoing performance management. We ensure you're working with qualified firms at fair prices.
Other Services for Small Business Owners
Choosing your General Contractor is the single most critical financial decision of your project. For a business owner, this process is a minefield. The "lowest bid" is often a trap, hiding scope gaps, unrealistic assumptions, and a plan that leads to an endless stream of costly change orders. This is where owners get "outmatched" and lose control before the project even begins.
We bring a rigorous, disciplined, and process-driven approach to selection. We are "Pros" who have managed this process hundreds of times. We don't just find the cheapest bid; we find the right partner.
Contractor Selection: A Disciplined Vetting Process
Our process provides the "Oversight" and "Trust" you need to hire with confidence:
- Objective Vetting: We pre-qualify contractors based on their financial health, safety records, and proven performance on projects of your specific type and scale.
- "Apples-to-Apples" Bid Analysis: We create a comprehensive bid package to ensure all contractors are bidding on the exact same scope. We then analyze the bids for hidden gaps, exclusions, and unrealistic allowances that signal future problems.
- Strategic Contract Review: We assist your legal counsel by reviewing the final contract terms to ensure the scope is locked, the price is fair, and your interests are protected before you sign.
Construction Administration: Disciplined Project Control
Once construction begins, our role shifts to disciplined construction administration. We manage the mountain of daily paperwork and communication that can overwhelm an owner, providing "Simplification" and a "steady hand" to guide the process.
- Managing OAC Meetings: We lead the weekly Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings, setting a "Disciplined" agenda focused on schedule, budget, and proactive problem-solving.
- Technical Review & Document Control: We serve as your central hub. We manage the flow of all technical documents, including RFIs (Requests for Information) and Submittals, ensuring your design team reviews them promptly and the contractor builds exactly what was specified.
- Accountability & Record-Keeping: We ensure decisions are logged, changes are tracked, and a clear record exists to hold all parties accountable.
This isn't just paperwork; it's active project control. We manage the daily administrative complexity and technical details so you don't have to. We ensure the contractor you hired is the partner who delivers, allowing you to focus on your business with confidence.
