“Residential projects are more complicated than ever but they don’t have to be. My goal is to bring the sophistication and professionalism of a large development to your residential project. The result is not only the home of your dreams - it’s a transparent, enjoyable and successful process. “
OWNER’S REPRESENTATION
Studio bSimone offers Owner’s Representation as a standalone service for complex renovations and new build projects. After spending over 15 years in large scale real estate development representing Ownership, Lauren has a keen understanding of what it takes to deliver a project successfully and in a streamlined fashion.
Every project is unique. Our scope is customized to fit the needs of you and your project. We work directly with principals as well as through family offices, designers or corporate executives.
Development, Design and Preconstruction
Budgeting, estimating and scheduling for all parts of project
Source and qualify designers, consultants and contractors
Review proposals and provide recommendations
Review and negotiate contract terms and scope of work
Manage design process and set up workflows and approvals
Manage design meetings and action items lists
Long lead item identification and tracking
Permitting assistance
Condo/co-op board packages
Neighbor access negotiations
Identify and evaluate potential cost reductions
Manage owner vendors and owner items including audio visual, security and IT
Construction
Construction visits and reporting including photo documentation
Tracking action items and key decisions lists
Oversight and coordination of designer site visits
Ongoing review of construction schedule and impacts to master schedule
Master cost reporting and cost projections
Contractor requisition review
Change order review, negotiation and recommendation
Procurement tracking for furnishings and owner items
Rolling or final punch list
Closeout documentation including warranty information
Operations and maintenance manual
Permit closeout
Whether a single service or a full program, we remain a resource to our clients through the life of the project.
Why hire an Owner’s Rep?
The most difficult times of a project are starting and finishing.
Unsure where to start? We can assist you in sourcing and onboarding your team. Are you in the final push? We can improve the pace without sacrificing quality and give real time updates that you can rely on.
Clear and consolidated reporting customized to your preferences
“Eyes and ears” on site as an representative of you
Budget reporting for all parts of the project in one place
Financial projections of cost overages or savings and cash flows
Cost / benefit analysis for key decisions
Real time updates on risks to schedule or budget
More time for your designers to design and your builders to build at the highest level