If you’re an architect or engineer, you know the drill:

Nov 16, 2025 | Architecture, Construction, Owner's Representative

– Time wasted reviewing submittals for items you clearly marked as “no submittal necessary.”
– Contractors stretching “or equal” until the Owner thinks your specs were overpriced.
– Changes made in the field without questions, approvals… or submittals.
– Getting blamed for “buildability issues” or “extravagant plans.”
– Having to decide whether to hold the line on your CA contract responsibilities or give away time to protect the relationship.

This is where we step in.

As Owner’s Reps, we:
✔️ Screen RFIs and submittals before they hit your desk (or at least in parallel).
✔️ Flag legitimate or equal substitutions for your review and kick back the ones that stray too far.
✔️ Facilitate quick resolutions—sometimes it’s just a call or a 10-minute huddle.
✔️ Serve as a safe place for owners, contractors, and design teams to raise concerns before they escalate.
✔️ Keep your design intent at the center while protecting the Owner and end users.

Because at the end of the day, you shouldn’t be bogged down fighting paperwork battles—you should be focused on design. We’ll help carry the load so the whole team can do what they do best.

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