Site Assessment
A function of new construction, the site assessment will investigate the preliminary need of and requirements for site utilities including water, sewer, storm, electric, gas, cable and telephone.
Feasibility Study I
A function of determining the preliminary needs for construction means and methods has they impact cost of the project with a determination of whether the project is viable or not viable as to cost.
Feasibility Study II
A function of determining the preliminary needs for new construction means and methods has they impact cost of the project with a determination of whether the project is viable or not viable as to cost or project budget.
Quantity Takeoff and Estimating (buy this spreadsheet)
A function of determining the quantity of materials and labor for a specific project and the associated cost of each quantified item.
Product/Materials Evaluation(buy this spreadsheet)
A function of determining the viability of the owner selected materials as they relate to cost of construction. Material selection and coordination with other materials based on cost analysis.
Plan Review/Evaluation (Plans prepare by others)
A function of reviewing owner supplied plans for completeness relative to construct ability (only) Plans review for cost control and or design are subject to separate fees
Bank Draw Inspections
A function of providing on site inspections of work in place for the purpose of approving billing by a third party contractor.
Bank Draw Document Preparation Administration
A function of gathering all required documentation for submission to the lender for payment outside the services of on site inspections of work in place. The administration of documents including but limited to collecting data, reviewing invoices, making a comparative analysis to the prescribed draw schedule and copying, faxing and tracking submitted documents for payment.
Contractor/Subcontractor Contract Preparation
A function of preparing and administering contracts for the owner between the owner and the contractor and/or subcontractor for the performance of the work. Contracts will be reviewed for completeness with the scope of work being contracted and for compliance with all regulatory agency requirements pertaining to the project.
Contractor/Subcontractor Contract Review
A function of reviewing contracts provided by the owner for review when the owner has prepared their own contracts. Contracts will be evaluated based on there completeness with the scope of work being contracted and for compliance with all regulatory agency requirements pertaining to the project.
Contractor Bid Processing/Evaluation (buy this spreadsheet)
A function of preparing and issuing the invitation to bid to each contractor for each trade. Preparation of the scope of work for the work being bid and establishing the basis of the point system for reviewing each bid.
Contractor Qualification Evaluation Service
A function of assisting the owner in qualifying a single/particular contractor for a specific project in preparation for bidding. The qualification data shall be maintained in the office of the qualifying company.
Zoning Application Assistance/Advisement
A function of helping the owner in meeting the requirements of zoning applications and facilitating the filing process. Drawings required for zoning application submissions is not included and will be charged as a separate fee and performed under a separate contract.
Project Development
Functions of assessing the entire project to determine what requirements must be met too achieve the desired result.
Real Estate Rental/Sales/Marketing
A Function of the PA licensed realtor services provided by the company. All real estate transaction shall meet PA State law requirements.
Drafting Service
A function of preparing drawing for the renovation, rehabilitation or new construction of a specific project
Construction Management
A function of managing all aspects of a specific renovation, rehabilitation or new construction project.
Homeowner/Contractor Dispute Advisement to finalize contract
A function of acting on behalf of the owner to protect the owner’s interest when negotiating with a contractor on a specific project.
Take the time to walk through the building prepare a comprehensive quantity takeoff of all the spaces. this is a beneficial exercise and will save you countless hours of recalculation for every purchase of materials. Carefully measure floors, wall heights, door and window sizes. Now is a good time to count hardware, the number of light fixtures both existing and those planned to be installed. this a perfect time 
to envision the end product and establish controls for controlling cost. Don't rush it. make sound decisions on what to keep and what not to keep. Keeping elements, fixtures and components of an existing building for the wrong reasons can be very costly down the line. Remember character comes with a price and it has to fit into the budget. Did somebody say budget? With measurements and quantities in hand formulating the budget is easy. Make a small drawing of each room and make list of what needs to be done in that room. Do this for every room in the building. Remember, be realistic. If you are going to change the floor calculate how much flooring you will need. If your going to paint the walls calculate how much paint you need to buy (hint: read the side of the paint can). Now that you have a rough plan of each room and a rough idea of what will go into the room and a conceptual cost estimate. you can take a break, get some rest and come back to it tomorrow. When we return we'll discuss some good techniques on how to start with major system replacements.
