Homeowner Services
Construction Contract Review
As part of our Homeowner Services, we help you understand your construction contract—which is often the best protection against unwelcome surprises. That’s why Först Consulting Group recommends having a professional review your contract before you sign.
A contract review protects you as the homeowner. If you don’t fully understand your responsibilities, the contractor’s promises, or the language in the agreement, problems can follow. Many homeowners don’t realize, for example, that under most contracts unforeseen construction costs fall to the homeowner. Even a simple contract can contain provisions worth a closer look for your security and peace of mind.
Contract Review Process
The first step in our review is to go through the contract and identify items we believe should be addressed or changed, in our professional opinion. We also point out provisions you should simply be aware of, including obligations that aren’t obvious on a first read.
From there, Först Consulting Group can help you raise these issues with the contractor, if you wish, and assist 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 simply smart. 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
A construction project brings together time, cost, labor, materials, and inspections—all of which need to be monitored and managed. You trust your contractor to handle these, but it’s in your interest to have someone watching out for you, too. That’s what Först Consulting Group provides through construction project management.
Contractors and subcontractors have been known to take shortcuts, cut corners, and fall short of their contractual obligations. A busy homeowner may not catch these practices—but we will, as part of our homeowner services.
Good construction management is what carries a project to a successful finish. Make sure you have a professional representing your side.
Prevent Problems and Delays
Active project management helps you avoid future defects, code violations, excess costs, and schedule delays—potentially saving thousands of dollars in remediation and countless hours of frustration resolving problems after the fact.
Först Consulting Group maintains current credentials in construction project management, so we understand the complexities of every project and stay sharp at monitoring contractors and subcontractors.
How Construction Project Management Works
Homeowners hire Först Consulting Group to serve as their construction manager at key points throughout a project. We set a schedule with you—anywhere from daily to weekly reviews of progress—and we can be present at critical milestones such as the pre-drywall inspection.
After each review, we walk you through what we found and provide a general report on the project’s progress. When issues appear, we help address remediation and act as a liaison between you and the contractor, representing your best interests throughout.
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