Our Services
Preconstruction Leadership at Every Stage
We bring order, expertise, and genuine care to the decisions that shape your home — before a single nail is driven.
Preconstruction is the most consequential phase of any building project. The decisions made before construction begins — who designs, who builds, what materials are chosen, how risk is managed — determine everything that follows. Our practice exists to make those decisions with the rigor, independence, and care they deserve.
We represent homeowners exclusively. We have no financial relationships with contractors, suppliers, or designers — only with you.
01 — A unified vision, from concept through construction documents.
Design Coordination
Great homes begin with great alignment. We coordinate architects, interior designers, structural engineers, and specialty consultants around a single, coherent vision — ensuring that your design intent is preserved as it moves from sketch to set of drawings. We identify conflicts between disciplines before they become costly field conditions, and we hold every member of your design team accountable to your goals.
- Architect and designer selection and vetting
- Interdisciplinary coordination and conflict resolution
- Design intent review at each milestone
- Constructability analysis during design development
- Permit and entitlement strategy
02 — Realistic numbers, grounded in today's market.
Construction Budgeting
Budgets built on assumptions fail. We develop rigorous cost models from the earliest stages of design — using current labor rates, material costs, and contractor pricing data from the Pacific Palisades and greater Los Angeles market. As design evolves, we update the budget in real time, so you always know where you stand. We also provide value engineering analysis when scope needs to be reconciled with budget.
- Conceptual and schematic cost modeling
- Real-time budget tracking through design phases
- Value engineering and scope reconciliation
- Allowance and contingency strategy
- Insurance claim coordination and replacement cost analysis
03 — The right team for your specific project.
Contractor Selection
Not every qualified contractor is the right contractor for your project. We maintain deep relationships with general contractors and specialty subcontractors across the region, and we know their strengths, their limitations, and their current capacity. We manage a competitive bid process, analyze proposals with precision, and negotiate contract terms that protect your interests — so you begin construction with confidence in the team you've chosen.
- Contractor qualification and vetting
- Competitive bid management and analysis
- Bid leveling and scope gap identification
- Contract negotiation and review
- Subcontractor and specialty trade coordination
04 — Your interests, represented exclusively.
Homeowner Advocacy
In a construction project, every other party at the table has their own interests. The contractor wants margin. The designer wants their vision realized. The insurance adjuster wants to minimize the claim. We are the one party whose sole obligation is to you. We translate complex technical and contractual language into clear guidance, represent you in difficult conversations, and ensure that every decision made on your behalf is the right one.
- Independent representation throughout preconstruction
- Insurance claim review and advocacy
- Change order review and negotiation
- Dispute resolution support
- Clear, plain-language reporting at every stage
05 — Materials that elevate your home, sourced from anywhere.
Global Materials Sourcing
The finest homes are built with materials that cannot be found at a local showroom. We maintain an international network of stone yards, millwork studios, tile manufacturers, hardware artisans, and specialty fabricators — in Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, and beyond. We source materials that reflect your vision, manage the logistics of international procurement, and ensure that every specification arrives on time and on budget.
- International stone and tile sourcing
- Custom millwork and cabinetry procurement
- Specialty hardware and fixture sourcing
- Logistics management for international shipments
- Material mock-up and sample coordination
06 — Protecting your investment before problems arise.
Project Risk Management
Construction projects fail in predictable ways: incomplete drawings, under-qualified contractors, unrealistic schedules, and unmanaged change orders. We identify these risks before they materialize and put systems in place to prevent them. Our risk management process begins at the first design meeting and continues through the final preconstruction sign-off — so you enter construction with a clear-eyed understanding of what lies ahead.
- Risk identification and mitigation planning
- Schedule analysis and critical path review
- Permit and entitlement risk assessment
- Contractor financial and insurance verification
- Preconstruction sign-off and construction readiness review
How We Work
A Retainer-Based Engagement, Built Around Your Project
We work on a fixed retainer basis — not as a percentage of construction cost. This structure eliminates any incentive to inflate your project scope, and ensures that our guidance is always in your interest. Engagements typically begin four to twelve months before the anticipated construction start date.
Initial Consultation
A no-obligation conversation to understand your project, your timeline, and your goals.
Scope & Proposal
A tailored proposal outlining the specific services, deliverables, and retainer structure for your project.
Preconstruction Phase
Active engagement through design, budgeting, contractor selection, and all preconstruction decisions.
Construction Handoff
A comprehensive handoff package and optional ongoing advisory support through the construction phase.
Ready to Begin Your Preconstruction Process?
Every project begins with a conversation. Tell us about your home, your goals, and where you are in the process — we will tell you how we can help.