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Project expertise:

New home construction - Construction stages A - Z
New home orientation - Move in inspections
Mature neighborhood In-fill projects
Property damage - Insurance claims
Renovations - Kitchens - Bathrooms - Flooring
Basement development - Deck - Fence - Patio
Concrete - Garages - Roofing - Siding - Stonework
Property Management - QC building inspections
Commercial Tenant Improvements

Who are our clients?

Residential home owners
Individuals currently using a contractor - builder
Real Estate Owners - Investors
Property Management Companies
Insurance Companies
Private Landlords

How can a residential project consultant help me navigate through the different and complex stages of my current project. Does industry knowledge and expertise make a difference.
What are realistic expectations during the construction process and what steps can I take to avoid conflict and always remain professional when communicating with my contractor.
What, when and how many pictures should I take during the construction process.
Does the age of my house matter - what repairs and upgrades should be done prior to starting a cosmetic renovation.
Who do I hire and what questions do I ask to further qualify my potential contractor. Should I use on-line reviews as the key deciding factor in my decision making.
What is a fair price to pay and how many quotes should I get for my project. Does my up-scale neighborhood influence the quotes I may receive.
Is the lowest quote always the best. What items should I look for in my quotes to determine which contractor has the best qualifications.
Do I need a signed written contract outlining what has been agreed upon. Will a verbal contract stand up in court if it proceeds to that point.
Should I upgrade to a better quality material or spec from the one quoted by my contractor. What is the cost.
How much do change orders cost and what effect do they have on the project schedule.
What is the maximum deposit or down payment a contractor should be given prior to the start of the project.
What do I do if my contractor makes a large upfront monetary request to purchase appliances, materials, custom millwork or fixtures.
Do I need a signed receipt for every payment made and when should I provide my contractor with progress payments. Should I pay cash to get a better deal.
What should I do if sub-contractors and suppliers contact me directly for payment. Can unpaid individuals and companies put a lien on my property.
Who is responsible for getting all the necessary permits and ensuring that inspections and approvals by local authorities will be done at the proper times.
What are the stages of construction; is the contractor / builder familiar with the local building codes and what inspections need to be completed by city building inspectors.
Should my contractor hire a professional engineer if I am making structural changes and additions to my property.
Does my contractor / builder have processes in place to ensure quality construction over the extreme winter months.
What government regulation and processes must be followed if asbestos if found on the property.
What certified trades does the contractor / builder have and how does their resources and availability affect the timeline of your project.
What trades in Alberta are required to have industry specific certifications.
Is my contractor and his tradespeople required to have Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) coverage.
Does my contractor / builder have a specification sheet confirming the quality and grade of materials used in the construction of my new home / renovation.
What questions should I ask the Real Estate agent prior to purchasing a spec home listed by a home builder.
When should I contact my contractor if there is any unexplained delays where no trades have been on site to complete work. How much time can these delays add to the completion date.
Do I need a written statement of all warranties detailing what is covered, for how long and what will be done to resolve outstanding issues.
What are the hold-back provisions under the Construction Lien Act. How much am I allowed to hold back of the total cost of the project and for how long beyond the substantial completion of project.
What is the appropriate amount of time to allow your contractor to resolve any noted deficiencies. When should the final payment be made.

Project expertise:

Who are our clients?

How can a residential project consultant help me navigate through the different and complex stages of my current project. Does industry knowledge and expertise make a difference.

What are realistic expectations during the construction process and what steps can I take to avoid conflict and always remain professional when communicating with my contractor.

What, when and how many pictures should I take during the construction process.

Does the age of my house matter - what repairs and upgrades should be done prior to starting a cosmetic renovation.

Who do I hire and what questions do I ask to further qualify my potential contractor. Should I use on-line reviews as the key deciding factor in my decision making.

What is a fair price to pay and how many quotes should I get for my project. Does my up-scale neighborhood influence the quotes I may receive.

Is the lowest quote always the best. What items should I look for in my quotes to determine which contractor has the best qualifications.

Do I need a signed written contract outlining what has been agreed upon. Will a verbal contract stand up in court if it proceeds to that point.

Should I upgrade to a better quality material or spec from the one quoted by my contractor. What is the cost.

How much do change orders cost and what effect do they have on the project schedule.

What is the maximum deposit or down payment a contractor should be given prior to the start of the project.

What do I do if my contractor makes a large upfront monetary request to purchase appliances, materials, custom millwork or fixtures.

Do I need a signed receipt for every payment made and when should I provide my contractor with progress payments. Should I pay cash to get a better deal.

What should I do if sub-contractors and suppliers contact me directly for payment. Can unpaid individuals and companies put a lien on my property.

Who is responsible for getting all the necessary permits and ensuring that inspections and approvals by local authorities will be done at the proper times.

What are the stages of construction; is the contractor / builder familiar with the local building codes and what inspections need to be completed by city building inspectors.

Should my contractor hire a professional engineer if I am making structural changes and additions to my property.

Does my contractor / builder have processes in place to ensure quality construction over the extreme winter months.

What government regulation and processes must be followed if asbestos if found on the property.

What certified trades does the contractor / builder have and how does their resources and availability affect the timeline of your project.

What trades in Alberta are required to have industry specific certifications.

Is my contractor and his tradespeople required to have Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) coverage.

Does my contractor / builder have a specification sheet confirming the quality and grade of materials used in the construction of my new home / renovation.

What questions should I ask the Real Estate agent prior to purchasing a spec home listed by a home builder.

When should I contact my contractor if there is any unexplained delays where no trades have been on site to complete work. How much time can these delays add to the completion date.

Do I need a written statement of all warranties detailing what is covered, for how long and what will be done to resolve outstanding issues.

What are the hold-back provisions under the Construction Lien Act. How much am I allowed to hold back of the total cost of the project and for how long beyond the substantial completion of project.

What is the appropriate amount of time to allow your contractor to resolve any noted deficiencies. When should the final payment be made.

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