Why A Construction Consultant Will Benefit the Build & Construction of Your New Custom Home

Written By CJ Venezia

Either you are brand new to the process or you have been through the construction of a new home before.

In both cases, a consultant can be a very valuable asset for the Owner/Client in a variety of ways, here we highlight a few:

Contract Review & Sub Contractor Verification

Oftentimes, construction contracts can be difficult to understand in full detail. Especially, if you are not familiar with Construction, there are often clauses in a construction contract which can either benefit or harm the homeowner. A Consultant will be able to review and specify any clauses in which should be discussed and/or addressed. This also includes verifying the Sub Contractors contracts, their scope of work, and the warranties handed out.

Money Draws & Lien Waivers

As the Owner, you will be required to supplement the funds for your project to the General Contractor as deemed necessary per your signed contract. These draws can and usually happen on a monthly basis, and will vary in the amounts based on the “Scope of Work” that’s been completed. The owner will also find draw requests from a General Contractor that include monies that are put in for “deposits” with specific sub contractors. A Consultant will conduct field site visits for verification of the work completed pertaining to the draw. Also, a Consultant will work with the General Contractor to review the proposals & deposits required to subs and will collect Lien Waivers from the Sub Contractors & Vendors paid per draw. Hiring a Consultant, the Owner can have the peace of mind that the draw request provided by the General Contractor has been reviewed and is the correct amount that should be paid during that period.

Progress Reports / Inspections Confirmation

Receiving up to date and real progress reports of your custom home build is something every Owner wants to see. A consultant will conduct weekly and/or bi-weekly jobsite visits to document photos and progress. A consultant will confirm with the General Contractor that the required City and Engineering Inspections are performed and passed. The owner is provided Progress Reports with information such as progress updates, delays, potential change orders, photos/videos, etc. The provided progress reports will help the Owner feel that they are getting the most honest and true information about the construction & build of their project.

So whether you live near your project or live in another state/country, as the Owner you can have a comfortable feeling knowing that there is a representation of yourself present while your project is under construction. A lot can go on during the build, and having the extra reassurance that the details and specifications are applied during construction, will eliminate some of the mental stress and added costs that comes along with building a custom home. Please do not hesitate to reach out to Ven Consulting to discuss what services best make sense for your project.

No matter what the build in construction, working with and relying on a General Contractor is a crucial and a key aspect in the success of your project.

Ven Consulting represents the Owner, and works with the Architects, General Contractors, and everyone involved to ensure the proper procedures are taking place, plans are followed, and schedules are met during the build of your Custom Home.

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CJ Venezia
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