All construction projects essentially involve a relationship between three parties: the Owner, the Architect, and the General Contractor.
Architects and Contractors have extensive experience, and often communicate in a language that may seem foreign. Unfortunately, most Owners have very little experience in the building industry and are hence at an extreme disadvantage. Construction projects are complex processes, fraught with a multitude of components that can, if not managed properly, significantly effect the outcome and increase overall cost.
It is extremely important for an Owner to be fully represented and informed on all project-related issues as they arise. Time critical decisions often need to be made that impact the costs, quality, completion date, and the eventual outcome of a project.
We leverage our extensive experience in the building industry to fully “represent” the Owner and their best interests, from the beginning of a project to completion of the punch list and permit sign offs at the very end.
The sooner Thornley Associates gets involved in a project and become the Owner’s Representative advocate, the more control that Owners have over budget, completion date, quality - and the project’s general success.
Our Owners Representation services include:
- ★Hiring a General Contractor and/or Architect.
- ★Monitoring the design development
- ★Monitoring associated construction cost estimates
- ★Assisting in acquisition of planning and building approvals
- ★Organizing and running monthly project meetings
- ★Reviewing and approving subsequent meeting minutes
- ★Making frequent job site visits with follow up progress reports
- ★Reviewing and approving General Contractor monthly CSI Billings
- ★Reviewing and approving Unconditional and Conditional Lien Releases
- ★Reviewing and approving Change Orders
- ★Reviewing and approving substitutions and project schedule
- ★Monitoring project close out and “Punch List” completion
- ★Monitoring submission of “As Built Plans” and Project Manuals
- ★Monitoring final Building and Planning approvals
Owners Representation services may also include:
★Estate Property Management (broken link)
★RFP + Response Management (broken link)