Over 50 years in the construction industry, now advising private homeowners, condominium owners and contractors. For homeowners, I help plan the project, choose and manage the right contractors, control the budget and make sure the work is done properly. For contractors, I provide project consultation on jobs from a few thousand dollars to over $75,000,000.
Scope, realistic budget, schedule and the permits and approvals you will need before any work starts.
Compare contractor bids line by line, identify what is missing, and have the contract prepared and administered properly, including insurance requirements.
Help choosing qualified, insured trades and general contractors, and checking references and past work.
Regular inspections during construction so problems are caught early, not after the drywall is up.
Review invoices against work completed, manage holdbacks and keep extras from getting out of hand.
Independent assessment of poor or incomplete work, deficiency lists, and practical help resolving contractor disputes.
Contractors and builders engage me for an experienced second set of eyes on a project at any stage: before bidding, during construction, or when a job has run into trouble. The size of the project does not matter; the same discipline applies to a small residential job and a large commercial build.
Pricing, scope gaps, risk and contract terms before you commit.
Realistic schedules, trade coordination and critical-path problems.
Documenting extras, delays and disputes so you are paid for the work you do.
Getting a job that has gone off track back on budget and on schedule.
Preparing the contract, then administering it through the job: notices, approvals, progress payments and holdbacks.
Advice on insurance requirements, resolving disputes before they escalate, and terminating a contract properly when it comes to that.
A first conversation by phone or at your home to understand what you want to do, your budget and your timing.
A written summary of the scope, realistic costs, the steps involved and what to watch for, so you can decide with confidence.
From a single review to ongoing site visits through the whole job, you choose how much help you want.
I have spent more than five decades in the construction industry in Ontario, through The GeoFocus Group in Woodbridge. I have seen what goes right on a well-run job and what goes wrong when homeowners are left to manage contractors on their own. My role is to be your independent advisor: I do not sell construction services, so my only interest is that your project is done properly, on budget and without surprises.
Call or email to arrange a first conversation. There is no obligation.