Construction Consultants

Construction consultancy firms provide results-oriented services from contractor negotiations through final punch list

Building construction consultants play a vital role in the construction process as they manage a construction project from concept through completion. A building consultant works with owners, engineers and architects to direct the planning, scheduling and implementation of your construction project, ensuring each project is completed on budget and on time. As a third party advisor, a construction project management consultant provides accurate and timely reports and value-added services that save clients money and protect property assets throughout the construction process.

Before beginning your search for a building construction consultant, it is important to define your consulting needs. Clearly identify the goal of your building consultancy services, including project scope, services needed, time frame and budget. This information will help you select the best design engineering consultancy to meet your specific needs.

When selecting a contractor consultant for your organization, research each firm and evaluate the following:

1. What kind of experience do the building construction consultants offer to ensure on-time and on-budget performance in your industry?

2. What construction management and facility operations services do building consultant firms provide to bring added value to your construction project?

3. How much should your business invest in construction consultancy services?

 

Hire a building consultant who specializes in your market

Select a construction project management consultant who is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in your business or industry. Ask to see a list of past and present clients, and request references.
Try: ZumBrunnen specializes in construction consulting and facility assessment for the institutional, health care, hospitality, public assembly, retirement, multi-family housing, mixed use, retail, office, warehouse and industrial industries, and provides an extensive client list sorted by industry. CURA Development Services focuses on facility operations, management and construction consultancy for senior living projects. Intradel Corporation provides acquisition, rehabilitation, development and construction consultant services for multi-family communities.

Choose a building construction consultant with demonstrated skills

Assess each building consultancy firm's ability to facilitate your construction project. Evaluate the firm's services, experience, qualifications and certifications. Request successful project examples similar in scope to your construction project.
Try: FAI Construction Consultants offers project management, project controls, construction inspection, cost estimating, bid review, contractor selection and payment requisition review. Lovett Silverman Construction Consultants boasts a large menu of services and features a portfolio of representative projects. Donley Construction Consultants provides several diverse services to solve construction problems, including technical analysis and consulting, expert witness testimony, claims management and document management systems.

Select construction consultants that meet your budget

Most building construction consultants utilize an hourly fee structure or operate on a fixed project price. Your building consultancy cost will depend upon the scope of your services.
Try: Holloway Consulting Group provides construction claims consultants services on an hourly, lump-sum, cost plus a fee or not-to-exceed basis. SDC & Associates offers a free initial consultation for construction consultancy services.

 

• Be sure your building consultant is well equipped to handle issues pertaining to insurance claims. Find out if your construction consultancy offers insurance claims services like errors and omissions, property and casualty loss and general liability.

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