Thank you for Subscribing to Construction Business Review Weekly Brief
Thank you for Subscribing to Construction Business Review Weekly Brief
By
Construction Business Review | Thursday, September 05, 2024
Stay ahead of the industry with exclusive feature stories on the top companies, expert insights and the latest news delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe today.
An owner’s representative is crucial for recognizing and addressing project risks and developing effective risk management plans for large-scale construction projects.
Fremont, CA: Hiring an owner’s representative is particularly noteworthy as a calculated action for businesses looking to control costs and avoid financial overstretch in major capital projects. These experts are skilled at creating realistic budgets and timelines upfront, guaranteeing that the project stays within these monetary and time constraints. They protect the owner’s financial interests uniquely because their remuneration isn’t based on project expenses. Their experience includes a broad spectrum of cost-cutting measures, such as strict change order management to prevent unnecessary project extensions and thorough invoice auditing to reduce contractor overcharges.
Closing the Knowledge Divide
Large-scale capital project owners may be disadvantaged since they frequently need more specialist knowledge for such endeavors. Although they may have a deep understanding of their main company activities, capital projects require different skills, including design, procurement, and construction management. It is at this point that using an owner’s representative pays off. These experts contribute their extensive knowledge of leading large-scale capital projects from start to finish. They are dedicated to using industry-best practices, skilled at avoiding possible setbacks, and knowledgeable about the subtleties of project management. When unexpected obstacles arise, their background enables them to quickly develop workable alternatives while maintaining the project’s success as their top priority.