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Your GC's number is the only number
Without an independent estimator, the only cost data at the table belongs to the people building the project.
For Owners & Developers
Independent cost truth. Before you sign.
Independent cost estimates, budget validation, and bid review for real-estate developers, institutional owners, and asset managers. We work for you, not your GC — so the numbers are yours, defensible, and current.
What you get
Real outcomes, not promises.
- 01Independent owner's cost estimate at every project phase
- 02GC bid review and unit-cost benchmarking
- 03Pre-acquisition cost diligence on value-add and reposition deals
- 04Capital-stack-ready cost reports for lenders and equity partners
The pain we solve
Sound familiar?
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Surprises after diligence closes
The pre-acquisition assumed cost slips 15–25% once design starts. Capital plan blown.
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Lenders asking for an independent report
Construction lenders increasingly want an independent cost report before draw approval. You don't want your GC writing that.
Deliverables
What lands in your inbox.
Owner's independent cost estimate
A true second number — built from the drawings, current market rates, and our cost database — that you compare your GC's number against.
Bid leveling and review
Side-by-side comparison of GC and subcontractor bids, normalised for scope. We flag gaps, missing line items, and pricing outliers.
Pre-acquisition diligence
For value-add and reposition deals — a cost report you can attach to your underwriting memo, sized to the holding period.
Lender-ready reporting
Cost reports formatted for construction lenders, equity partners, and capital committees. Defensible, sourced, signed by a senior estimator.
Most relevant services
Where owners & developers usually start.
Quick answers
Owners & Developers — FAQ
Are you independent of GCs and trades?
Yes. We work directly for owners and developers on these engagements. We have no financial interest in the project being built, the materials being chosen, or the contractor being selected.
What format do lenders accept?
Most institutional construction lenders accept our standard cost report. We also format to specific lender requirements on request — including Fannie/Freddie multifamily formats.
Can you support a single LP / deal?
Yes. Many of our owner engagements are single-deal, single-phase. No retainer required.
Do you have insurance?
Yes — professional indemnity and general liability. Certificate available on request before the engagement starts.
Start a project
Ready to bring estimating in-house — without hiring?
Send us a project or your typical bid sheet and we will turn around a quote, a sample estimate, and a proposal within one business day.
Or email [email protected] directly.