construction concierge service

 

A few quick questions:

  1. Do you know the difference between a stirrup and a stiffener?

  2. Can you afford to make last minute trips to the hardware for material?

  3. Your mason is suggesting an alternative approach that assures you a "stronger job".
    Can you separate facts from B.S.?

If you answered 'No' to any of these questions, you should consider our Construction Concierge Service. If you answered 'No' to all three, then you need this service.

the great irony of self-building is that you never really understand how to build a house until it’s over.
— Kevin McCloud

We manage the construction of your project, taking care of material orders, coordinating the tradesmen, supervising construction, attending building inspections and more. Let us sweat the details, so that you don't have to.

How does our Construction Concierge Service differ from the traditional way of doing things?
Click on the categories below to see for yourself.


Services Provided

Construction Concierge Service
We provide our Full Design and Construction Concierge Services.


Builder/General Contractor
We only provide the design service, Basic or Full is up to you.

Cost Estimating

Construction Concierge Service
We provide cost-estimates during the design process.


Builder/General Contractor
You are responsible for getting cost estimates.

Construction Costs

Construction Concierge Service
We manage costs throughout the design and construction processes. The savings go to you, the owner.


Builder/General Contractor
The General Contractor controls costs during construction. Construction cost savings go to him/her.

Bidding

Construction Concierge Service
We help you pick the team for the job. The project is divided into multiple trade categories (general, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.) and bid to multiple contractors in each trade.


Builder/General Contractor
You are responsible for providing a list of qualified bidders. We can assist you in bidding the project to multiple General Contractors.

Permits

Construction Concierge Service
We get the permits, but keep in mind; we may still need you for some things, we may even have to hire another consultant to satisfy some permit requirements.


Builder/General Contractor
You are responsible for getting most of the permits, but we’ll still be here to help in any way we can.

Schedule

Construction Concierge Service
We set and manage the construction schedule.


Builder/General Contractor
The construction schedule controlled by General Contractor.

Contracts

Construction Concierge Service
You hold individual contracts with each trade contractor (general, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.). Don’t worry, we manage the contracts.


Builder/General Contractor
You hold a single lump-sum contract with the General Contractor. The G.C., in turn, hold contracts with all sub-contractors.

Communication

Construction Concierge Service
You have a single point of contact (us) throughout design and construction.


Builder/General Contractor
You have two points of contact during construction (us & the G.C.)

Coordination

Construction Concierge Service
We coordinate the activities of the contractors, with you; we will always keep you in the loop.


Builder/General Contractor
The G.C. coordinates the activities of the sub-contractors.

Fees

Construction Concierge Service
Our fee for the Construction Concierge Service is usually 4 - 8% of total actual construction costs (material + labour). You can also receive a 5% discount on design fees.


Builder/General Contractor
General Contractor "mark-up" is typically between 10% and 20% on materials and labour.

*This comparison of services is meant to help you understand the differences between our add-on service and the services of a typical Builder/General Contractor. This is not an agreement, a scope of work or an official list of services.