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Specific Services

• Accurate materials lists
• Buildability analysis and review for design errors
• Contracts and insurance requirements review
• Cost analysis
• Ecological awareness and alternative "green materials advice"
• Environmental review
• Expert witness
• House and building surveys
• Material specifications review
• Minimize extras and eliminate unjustified extras
• Ongoing site inspections to ensure specified materials are used and that work progresses in an orderly fashion and in a workmanlike manner
• Oversee payment schedule
• Permit review
• Plan review
• Project planning and needs analysis
• Qualification review to assure consistent bidding potential of contractors and subcontractors
• Troubleshooting
• Written diary of work progress and key communications between home owner/builder and contract and subcontractors
• Zoning analysis

Consulting

“I recognize that there’s a need for harmony, balance, true understanding, and full disclosure in the realm of building and construction. I can provide it. I am a friend to my clients, to the land, and to the structure.” ~ John DeCiantis

JSD Consulting is a recognized and leading authority in the realm of quality, safe, and financially sound building practices. As such JSD Consulting collaborates with all members of the team – homeowners, contractors/sub-contractors, architects – to pull the dreams of clients into focus and develop a logical plan for execution.

JSD Consulting:

• Insures that property owners are treated equitably.
• Helps property owners get the most for their money.
• Prevents problems and mistakes related to liability, insurance problems, structural deficiencies, unexpected costs, financial crisis due to property owners’ lack of experience and knowledge.
• Reduces stress and brings harmony to the worksite, both in the building process and between property owners and the labor force.
• Fills a gap in the construction market so that property owners can operate effectively as their own general contractors.
• Is an advocate and educator regarding quality building practices for both property owners and the labor force.
• Serves as a liaison and sought after “stamp of approval” on quality products and business practices.
• Aids in the preservation of historic architecture.