Advisory Services

Our expertise spans the full project lifecycle—from initial planning to final occupancy. With decades of experience across thousands of projects, we offer data-driven insights and hands-on leadership that ensure every stage of development is aligned with market realities, construction standards, and client goals. 

With experience across thousands of projects and delivery models, our team brings critical market intelligence to the pre-construction phase. We help clients make well-informed decisions by analyzing project direction, local site conditions, budget constraints, and schedule feasibility.

Our pre-construction services include:

• Project Leadership & Management
  • Lead coordination meetings and provide decision-making support
  • Oversee A/E contract administration and facilitate owner approvals 
  • Review GC agreements and construction-phase planning
     
• Schedule Development
  • Collaborate with the GC to refine the master schedule
  • Monitor the design schedule and its alignment with project goals
     
• Budget Oversight
  • Review cost estimates to ensure complete scope coverage
  • Support refinement of GC’s final budget and cash flow projections
  • Manage invoice reviews and payment facilitation
     
• Communication Protocols
  • Establish clear communication systems between GFB, the GC, and the Client
  • Monitor resolution of schedule-impacting and cost-impacting issues

Construction is the most high-risk phase of a project—and GFB is there to help you navigate it with clarity and control. Our team manages risk, supports communication, and ensures that your project moves forward smoothly, on time, and within budget.

Our construction-phase services include:

• Project Oversight & Leadership
  • Assign a dedicated Project Manager (George Bigham)
  • Attend monthly site meetings and perform site observations
  • Coordinate with the delivery team to maintain momentum and standards
     
• Effective Communication
  • Ensure systems are in place for timely document control and approvals
  • Set up secure file-sharing for sensitive communications
     
• Schedule Management
  • Monitor GC’s schedule and assess project alignment with master milestones
  • Recommend mitigation strategies for delays or risks
     
• Design Coordination
  • Review field reports and collaborate with the Design Team and GC on any issues
  • Support quality assurance in design execution
     
• Risk Identification & Mitigation
  • Flag potential issues early and provide solutions for timely resolution
     
• Monthly Executive Reporting
  • Provide high-level reporting on budget, schedule, risks, and project readiness
  • Track milestone completion, commissioning progress, and readiness for occupancy
     

 The final stretch of a project is critical. GFB supports a smooth, efficient transition from construction to occupancy—ensuring that nothing is left incomplete and that the client’s expectations are fully met.

Closeout support includes:

• Oversee completion and occupancy processes
• Collect and organize O&M manuals and warranties
• Assist in punch list development and manage GC’s timely resolution
• Review closeout documentation and ensure completeness
• Approve final contract amounts and payments