Why Owners Hire ECS

Florida construction projects can and do fail from lack of experienced, independent, construction leadership.  

Most construction industry professionals really work for themselves - we work solely for the owner. Unlike construction managers, contractors, or design firms, ECS does not profit from scope expansion, delays, or project cost escalation. Nor is ECS beholden to using architects, engineers, or contractors simply based on their reputation or because they prefer to team with their friends in the design and construction industry. Instead, we vet prospective firms for cost, performance, and availability to recommend those companies that best meet the owner's financial and operational objectives. 

Florida's ongoing construction boom means there is a shortage of good engineers, architects, and construction staff. Industry workload is high and employee turnover is common. Sometimes general contractors assign an employee to be their project manager who lacks the necessary training or available time to perform as expected. As a result, owners face more risk for cost increases, schedule delays, and workmanship issues. 

For owners to be treated openly and fairly on their capital investments, they must have a qualified, independent, owner-aligned, project leader. 

PROTECTION ECS DELIVERS FOR OWNERS, EXECUTIVES, DEVELOPERS, AND INVESTORS 

✅ Project Accountability:  We hold everyone accountable for their performance, including consultants, engineers, architects, contractors, our staff, and the owner's staff.

✅ Risk Mitigation: We identify potential construction risks before they create budget, schedule, or workmanship problems for the owner.

✅ Cost Control: We monitor the project budget, provide financial tracking, review and negotiate change orders and contractor claims, and protect owner interests in contracts.

✅ Schedule Adherence: We monitor progress of services from engineers, architects, contractors, utility companies, governmental agencies, consultants, and suppliers to prevent schedule slippage and to get owner assets operational as soon as possible. 

✅ Owner-Aligned Representation: We objectively filter every project decision and task through one standard - what best protects the owner's best interests? We also ensure the owner maintains decision authority at every stage of the design development and construction. 

✅ Executive Level Reporting: We lead ongoing Progress Meetings with the design, construction, and owner teams to foster transparency, identify and resolve issues, track progress, and record "Action Items" for completion that include the name of the responsible person and their required completion date. Our Executive Progress Reports keep owners informed and projects running smoothly.