Construction Business Services

At VALC, we offer more than project oversight, we deliver end-to-end Construction Management solutions tailored to your needs.

Whether you need full lifecycle CM support or targeted, à la carte services, our team brings hands-on expertise and data-driven insight to every phase of your project. From site selection and preconstruction planning to close-out and occupancy, we help you reduce risk, control costs, and stay on schedule. With real-world experience and a commitment to practical results, VALC ensures your project runs smarter—not harder.

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At VALC, our Construction Monitoring services are built on real-world, boots-on-the-ground experience, not just checklists. We’ve led complex projects from start to finish, so we know what success looks like and how to get there. Our approach goes beyond surface-level oversight; we bring a seasoned eye to every phase of the project, applying construction management expertise to proactively identify risks, ensure quality, and keep things moving. No matter the size or complexity, we’ve been in the field and we know how to deliver.
  • Construction Drawings and Constructability Reviews
  • Project agreements and Contract Reviews
  • Regulations Compliance
  • Budget Tracking and Earned Value Management (EVM)
  • Construction Schedules
  • Analysis of Prequalification’s
  • Analysis of Insurance & Bonding
  • Estimate reviews
  • Change Order Review
  • Site Inspections
  • Soils Reports
  • Subcontractor & Supplier Invoice Reviews
  • Cashflow Forecast analysis w/Funding Recommendations
As part of our commitment to protecting your investment, VALC is prepared to step in and assume construction management responsibilities if the general contractor fails to meet their obligations. This added layer of assurance can help meet lender underwriting requirements, support loan covenants, and satisfy certain bonding conditions, giving all stakeholders peace of mind that the project will stay on track.
  • Progress Confirmation Review Verification of work completed in alignment with monthly invoices or pay applications.
  • Remaining Work & Budget Evaluation Assessment of the current project status to estimate the cost and scope needed to finish construction.
  • Final Build Compliance Check A detailed review after construction is complete to confirm the work meets plans and standards, allowing for minor deviations.
  • Exterior Condition Snapshot A quick visual assessment of the property’s exterior to give a general overview of its current state.
VALC offers Owner’s Representation and Construction Management services grounded in real, hands-on project experience. We partner with you from concept to close-out, acting as your advocate every step of the way. Our team doesn’t just monitor progress—we actively guide it, making informed decisions to protect your interests. Because we’ve managed projects in the field ourselves, we’re able to identify potential risks early and resolve challenges before they impact your timeline or budget. Whether you’re navigating development for the first time or managing a complex portfolio, we bring clarity, confidence, and control to the process.

At VALC, we partner closely with Owners and their real estate team to go beyond surface-level site viability—bringing over 20 years of hands-on building experience to ensure each location can truly support your project’s success.

While brokers and A/E teams focus on market conditions and deal terms, we dive into the constructability and execution risks that often go overlooked. Our risk and feasibility assessments are rooted in real-world lessons learned from decades of building complex projects, so we know what questions to ask, what red flags to catch early, and how to steer your team toward informed decisions.

From infrastructure readiness and utility access to permitting hurdles and buildability challenges, we evaluate whether the site works not just on paper but in practice. With VALC in your corner from the start, you gain a trusted advisor who ensures your chosen site aligns with your goals, budget, and the realities of construction.

  • Clarifying Project Priorities
    We help define what success looks like for your project from the very beginning. With the majority of risks and opportunities shaped in the pre-design and design phases, early alignment is critical.
  • Advising on Delivery Methods
    We evaluate your goals, constraints, and team structure to recommend the most effective project delivery method—whether that’s design-build, traditional design-bid-build, or cost-plus.
  • Design Team Selection Support
    Our deep design and construction knowledge allows us to support the selection of the right architect and consultants to match your vision, budget, and technical requirements—bringing both creativity and value to the table.
  • Project Programming
    We collaborate with your selected design professionals to clearly define space requirements, functionality needs, and technical considerations—ensuring a strong foundation for design continuity.
  • Site Due Diligence Coordination
    We manage early investigations such as geotechnical and environmental assessments to uncover potential challenges like poor soil conditions or contamination that could drive up costs or delay progress.
  • Conceptual Cost Planning
    Using historical data and practical insight, we prepare high-level construction cost estimates to support early financial feasibility and funding discussions.
  • Financial Reasonability Review
    We coordinate with financial stakeholders to confirm the project’s scope and scale align with sound business logic, long-term return, and available capital.
  • Master Project Scheduling
    From land acquisition to ribbon-cutting, we build a full project lifecycle schedule to keep your team aligned, informed, and on track.
  • Design Phase Support – Turning Vision into a Viable Plan
    • Drawing & Specification Review Throughout the design process, we provide continuous oversight of construction documents to ensure quality, accuracy, and alignment with the original program intent.
    • Facilitating Design Collaboration We serve as the bridge between your design team and project stakeholders, ensuring ideas translate into actionable, aligned plans without miscommunication or delays.
    • Navigating Permits & Entitlements We help coordinate the necessary approvals and interface with local authorities to keep your project on track and compliant with all regulatory requirements.
    • Ongoing Cost Monitoring We track estimated construction costs at key milestones, helping you stay within budget as the design evolves—before costly decisions are locked in.
  • Strategic Competition with Informed Oversight
    • Bid Package Development
       As construction documents near completion, we assemble a comprehensive bid package that includes detailed drawings, technical specs, defined scopes of work, and clear bidding instructions. We review all elements with the owner to ensure alignment and readiness for distribution.
    • Contractor Prequalification
       We conduct a thorough vetting process to evaluate potential contractors, assessing financial stability, licensing, insurance, bonding capacity, safety record, project history, and references. This helps ensure only capable, reputable firms are invited to bid.
    • Pre-Bid Meeting Facilitation
       We lead pre-bid meetings to clarify expectations, highlight scope elements, and address bidder questions. We require all participants to disclose pricing details, assumptions, and exclusions to maintain transparency and allow for true apples-to-apples comparisons.
    • Bid Distribution
       We issue bid packages to a qualified pool of at least three contractors to promote competitive pricing while maintaining a high standard of quality and reliability.
    • Bid Analysis & Contract Award
       We prepare side-by-side comparisons of received proposals, carefully reviewing costs, exclusions, schedules, subcontractor lists, and qualifications. We present our findings to the owner, then support contract negotiations, ensuring all requirements—including insurance, schedule commitments, and material submittals—are in place before awarding.
    • Negotiating Owner-Specific Terms
       We help negotiate specific owner-driven conditions into the final contracts, such as managing long-lead procurement, identifying potential delivery risks, and aligning project timelines with realistic execution plans. We scrutinize proposed schedules to verify subcontractor coordination and highlight any areas lacking commitment or clarity.

 

  •  Where Planning Meets Performance
    • Permit Support & Coordination
       We support the permitting process by ensuring timely information flow and clear communication between all parties, minimizing delays tied to regulatory approvals.
    • Managing Changes in the Field
       If drawings, specifications, or scope evolve during construction, we review all change requests for validity, impact, and alignment with the project goals—then provide informed recommendations.
    • Construction Progress Reporting
       We provide clear, concise monthly updates covering project status, key milestones, financials, open issues, and approved changes—keeping the owner fully informed and empowered to make timely decisions.
    • Meeting Facilitation & Issue Tracking
       We lead regular on-site coordination meetings and maintain a live log of critical issues, decisions, and action items—ensuring challenges are addressed before they impact progress.
    • Reviewing Contractor Payment Requests
       We establish and manage a process for validating pay applications, confirming that requested payments reflect actual work completed and approved materials delivered.
    • Ongoing Quality Oversight
       Our team performs routine site observations to ensure the workmanship meets both design intent and industry standards, addressing any deficiencies before they escalate.
    • Schedule & Resource Monitoring
       Each month, we review project timelines in detail—evaluating labor resources, material availability, and sequencing to identify risks early and recommend corrective actions if needed.
    • Coordination with Authorities & Utilities
       We facilitate ongoing communication with local agencies and utility providers to prevent surprises and keep all required services and approvals aligned with the construction schedule.
  • Wrapping Up with Confidence and Clarity
    • Final Walkthrough & Punch List Management
       We lead a detailed site review alongside the contractor and design team to identify any remaining work, deficiencies, or incomplete items. A final punch list is created to ensure all deliverables meet project standards before close-out.
    • Substantial Completion Coordination
       Once major construction is complete and the project is ready for occupancy, we help prepare and execute the Substantial Completion documentation, signed by all key parties. We then track and verify the completion of all outstanding punch list items.
    • Close-Out Documentation & Final Payments
       We manage the full close-out process, ensuring collection of all required lien waivers, warranties, operations manuals, and compliance documents. Upon confirming that all obligations are met and the owner is fully satisfied, we facilitate final payment and release of retention within the agreed time frame.
    • Occupancy Readiness
      We support coordination with local authorities to secure the Certificate of Occupancy and confirm that all project milestones, inspections, and approvals are in place for a smooth handover.

Where Project Controls Meet Real-Time Visibility

At VALC, we don’t just implement Smartsheet, we build powerful, customized Control Centers that transform your disconnected data into a single source of truth. Our solutions bring visibility, structure, and actionable insights to your projects, empowering leadership to make faster, smarter business decisions.

With over 20 years of hands-on experience in construction and project controls, we understand the critical need for alignment across field teams, leadership, and stakeholders. That’s why we use Smartsheet to bridge gaps between siloed teams, ensuring everyone is connected, coordinated, and fully informed, no matter where they sit in the organization.

We take project management beyond LEAN: delivering clarity, accountability, and continuous improvement through a fully integrated platform. Our “Handshake Approach” ensures that both the digital workflows and the boots-on-the-ground execution stay in sync from start to finish.

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