Homeowner Services
Construction Contract Review
As part of our Homeowner Services, we help you to understand a construction contract, which can protect you from unwelcome surprises. That is why Först Consulting Group recommends having a professional review your contract before you sign.
A construction contract review protects you, as the homeowner, for if you do not understand your responsibilities, the contractor’s promises, or the language laid out in the construction contract, future challenges can occur. For example, many homeowners may not know that in most contracts, unforeseen construction costs are generally the responsibility of the homeowner. Even simple contracts can contain provisions that ought to be looked at for your own security and peace of mind.
Contract Review Process
The first step in our review process is to go over the contract and to identify items we believe should be either addressed or changed, in our professional opinion. We also point out items we think you should be aware of, including non-obvious obligations.
Först Consulting Group can then assist you in addressing these issues with the contractor, if you desire, and aid in drafting revisions or communication.
Contract Review Services
- Contractor bid review
- Forming a construction contract with those involved in your project
- Contract review and recommendations
- Contract revision and revised contract review
- Contract negotiation
- Professional opinion on contract elements including pricing verification, delivery dates, etc.
Set Your Appointment
Knowing your contract, and engaging a contractor on your terms is just smart. Please contact Först Consulting Group to set your homeowner services appointment.
Please bear in mind that Först Consulting Group is not a legal firm and cannot provide legal advice.
Construction Project Management
Construction Project Management
Many elements go into a construction project, including time, costs, labor, materials and inspections, all of which need to be monitored and managed. Although you trust the contractor to manage these functions, it is in the best interest of the homeowner to also keep an eye on things. That is what Först Consulting Group offers through construction project management.
Unfortunately, contractors and subcontractors have been known to take shortcuts, cut corners and fail in their contractual requirements. A busy homeowner may not recognize these unacceptable practices—but we can as part of our homeowner services.
Construction management ensures the successful completion of construction projects. Make sure you have a professional representing your side.
Prevent Problems and Delays
Construction project management will aid in avoiding future construction defects, code violations, excess costs, and time delays, potentially saving the homeowner thousands of dollars in construction error remediation and hours of frustration in resolving problems.
Först Consulting Group maintains updated credentials in construction project management techniques to understand the complexities that go into every construction project and remain proficient in monitoring contractors and subcontractors.
How Construction Project Management Works
Först Consulting Group is hired by homeowners to serve as their construction manager at various points throughout the construction project. Schedules are set with the homeowner and can serve from daily to weekly reviews of a project’s progress. Först can also be available at critical milestones such as a pre-drywall inspection.
Following each review, Först will consult with the homeowners to present any findings and provide a general report of the project’s progress. If issues are present, we can also aid in addressing remediation of those issues. We act as a liaison between the homeowner and contractor, serving to represent the homeowner’s best interests on their behalf.
Project Management Scope
Construction project management includes, but is not limited to:
- Progress monitoring
- Contractor-homeowner liaison
- Materials verification
- Workmanship review
- Detailed reporting
- Remediation recommendations and negotiation
- Pricing recommendations