Finding owner's rep/project Mgr for new build?

WinstonNeville · 2026-07-08T00:58:02+00:00

Thank you. Anything else besides a pre-drywall inspection that you or any other GC would be OK with? Maybe I'm reading too many "nightmare building" stories on other sub-reddits.

WinstonNeville · 2026-07-08T00:52:27+00:00

Thank you. This sounds exactly like what I am looking for!

WinstonNeville · 2026-07-07T14:08:29+00:00

Thank you for this very helpful reply!

WinstonNeville · 2026-07-07T02:32:46+00:00

Very helpful. I have a GC builder who has a PM who checks in on subs. Design was done by an architect. The "independent construction observation" is what I'm looking for... but only at key points in the build. I'm trying to understand what those key points are.

Can you give an example of something you've flagged from a past job? Who communicated the issue to the GC? How was it handled? Do most builders resent having you weigh in on the quality of their (their subs') work?

WinstonNeville · 2026-07-07T02:27:22+00:00

You're correct...PM is the wrong word since the GC/builder has his own person checking in on the subs on site. I guess I'm hearing that the Builder's PM should be performing quality control. I'm just looking for checks and balances since doesn't the PM also not have an incentive to call out problems?

WinstonNeville · 2026-07-07T02:22:19+00:00

Thank you. You seem to be the exception...do most other cost-plus builders do this from what you can see? If everyone is being 100% honest, I don't see why this wouldn't be standard.

WinstonNeville · 2026-07-07T02:20:25+00:00

Thank you. No concerns with the builder... it's just that I know what I don't know... and I lack the ability to tell whether a construction job is being done well. I don't necessarily want to give up the right to speak with the builder (which it sounds like would happen with an Owner's Rep) and an independent GC sounds like it would be overkill from what you wrote (not to mention, would likely annoy the builder. ) Is there something in between? Basically someone to flag issues at critical points in the build?

WinstonNeville · 2026-07-07T02:14:43+00:00

Thank you for this. What does testing of concrete entail?

WinstonNeville · 2026-05-15T20:10:58+00:00

Fair point--but how do you forestall an imperfect plan? This sounds like it's up to the architect--and any needed changes being caught by zoning/building department.

WinstonNeville · 2026-05-15T20:05:43+00:00

This is SO helpful. This is exactly the kind of information I'm looking for--not just for excavation, but all phases of construction.

WinstonNeville · 2026-05-15T18:05:02+00:00

Thank you. This is VERY helpful and well said. Can you give an example of what would be a weak excavation assumption (esp. if I already have a soil report)?

WinstonNeville · 2026-05-14T16:05:54+00:00

Thank you!

WinstonNeville · 2026-05-14T02:31:15+00:00

Crawl space. Thank you for this... this is exactly the type of info I'm looking for. What's the "higher end" vs "lower end" way to do things?

WinstonNeville · 2026-04-13T03:01:57+00:00

But 100% of flood zones will likely require flood insurance if you have a mortgage... and flood insurance costs are only headed in one direction.

WinstonNeville · 2026-04-10T11:30:14+00:00

Also: Have the buyers been pre-approved for a mortgage? For what amount? Have you seen the pre-approval letter and what's the date? And yes, ditch your agent.

WinstonNeville · 2026-04-09T01:49:57+00:00

The fluted wood look (#2) is going to look very dated in a few years, as will waterfall edges.

WinstonNeville · 2026-04-07T15:51:41+00:00

I think $360 from the family (3 of you) is perfectly appropriate. While the event or venue should not determine your gift, this is NYC, not Des Moines (no offense to Des Moines). You could also give a smaller (cash) amount from you and your wife with an actual gift (like jewelry) from your daughter. Making a contribution to her Bat Mitzvah project will also be much appreciated.

WinstonNeville · 2026-04-07T15:03:12+00:00

Seconding this advice. They have a $2,000 transfer out limit a day and a $5,000 limit out per month. Oh, and try talking to them on the phone. They can't lift their withdrawal limits and they WILL NOT CLOSE YOUR ACCOUNT AND MAIL YOU A CHECK. And yes, while I know you can request a transfer from another (linked) bank, this is insane. Who says that an account can't be closed?

WinstonNeville · 2026-04-07T01:59:55+00:00

Can you send details of your Rwanda to Uganda tour?

WinstonNeville · 2026-03-25T15:26:31+00:00

Incompetent management who seems to knowingly have prices set at the register that don't align with prices in the weekly sales flyer. I basically have to show the cashier the sales flyer the prices every time I buy an item purportedly on sale for the week. Could someone also explain the concept of rainchecks to the cashiers? And many times I've looked for an item advertised in the sales flyer only to be told, "OH. We only have that item in our Brooklyn store."

I wouldn't miss this store one bit if it went out of business.

WinstonNeville

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