Three tiers, each built on the last.

Best for: an owner deciding whether to buy a site, close financing or sign a lease, or one holding a GC bid they aren't sure about.

What I need from you: site address and survey (if available), any drawings or a written program (building type, size, key equipment), your target budget, and any bids received.

1. Conceptual estimate (if no bid exists): 15 to 25 line items by trade, split between site work and building, with cost per square foot and a low / expected / high range.
2. Independent bid review (if bids exist): line-by-line review of up to 2 GC bids against the drawings, flagging missing scope, light allowances and exclusions.
3. Risk and exclusions register: the top 10 cost risks, each with an estimated dollar range and likelihood.
4. Go / no-go memo: 2 to 3 pages in plain English on what the project will likely cost, how that compares to your budget, and next steps.
5. Walkthrough call: 60 minutes to review findings, plus one round of follow-up questions by email.

Best for: an owner with an architect under contract who wants the design to stay on budget as it develops.

What I need from you: schematic and design development drawings as issued, the geotechnical report, equipment vendor requirements, and your budget and schedule targets.

Everything in Tier 1, plus:

1. Two milestone estimates at schematic design and design development: 40 to 80 line items each, with quantities, unit costs, an assumptions log, and a reconciliation of what changed and why.
2. Value engineering log: 10 to 20 options, each with estimated savings, schedule effect and any trade-off.
3. Constructability review: marked-up comments on the drawings, focused on what drives cost, schedule or change orders.
4. Milestone schedule: 20 to 40 activities from design through turnover, including permitting and utility coordination.
5. Long-lead item list: equipment and materials with current lead times and order-by dates.
6. Market pricing checks on up to 5 key trades.
7. Design meetings: up to 2, in person or virtual.

Best for: an owner who wants one experienced builder on their side from design through choosing a GC and signing the contract.

What I need from you: everything in Tier 2, plus construction documents, your preferred GC list (if any), and your contract form.

Everything in Tiers 1 and 2, plus:

1. Construction-document estimate: 100 to 200 line items, the benchmark for evaluating GC bids.
2. Bid package: bid form, scope narrative, instructions and schedule, so every GC prices the same job.
3. GC prequalification: review of up to 5 general contractors with a recommended short list.
4. Bid period support: answering GC questions and coordinating addenda with your architect.
5. Bid leveling matrix: up to 4 GC bids adjusted to the same scope, with every exclusion and allowance priced.
6. GC interviews: up to 3, with a question guide and scoring sheet.
7. Award recommendation memo: which GC, at what adjusted price, and what to negotiate before signing.
8. Contract business review: schedule of values, allowances, contingency, retainage, change order markups and schedule terms. Legal terms go to your attorney.
9. Meetings: up to 6 with your design team, GCs or lender.