Who We Help

Laura is known throughout the industry for her unique ability to provide balance across the entire breadth of the construction and renovation process. She establishes the highest level of trust with not only the owner but also with the architect, contractor, and builder.

FOR OWNERS

Laura plays a vital role in ensuring successful renovation and construction projects for owners. She oversees the design and development process, making sure that the owner understands all the issues when making decisions. Laura is committed to making sure that the best interests are at the heart of every decision made, every step of the way. She offers creative solutions to complexities that inevitably arise in the process of renovation. She ensures open communication, coordinated work by multiple teams of designers and contractors, and gives owners what they need to make the best decisions about their homes. Laura keeps owners frequently updated with photo documentation and reports on progress.

The role of an owner’s representative is especially important for:

  • Busy executives who want care, management and supervision of their investment, so that their triple-mint home is protected and perfectly executed during the design and construction process.

  • Out-of-town and foreign owners investing in properties, who require a proxy in constant communication, overseeing renovation of their investment.

  • Couples and individuals who are available for on-site consultations, but want to focus on their passion for the overall picture without getting bogged down by the tedious work of managing the process, attending to legal matters and permits, and researching materials.

FOR REAL ESTATE BROKERS

Laura can be engaged to look at potential properties an owner is considering and make assessments and recommendations of renovations that may be required or desired. She’ll provide estimates for budget and schedule for clients to incorporate into their decision process. In short, Laura helps close deals and ensure that owners are satisfied with their investments.

FOR CONTRACTORS

During the construction phase, Laura serves as the owner’s proxy, and is the point person for all communication with the owner. She spends significant time on the construction site. When complicated construction issues arise, Laura is able to explore all of the options, synthesize information in a coherent manner, and provide the owner with a concise set of clearly defined choices, along with a recommended course of action. In this way she speeds resolution, saving valuable time and effort for the contractor. Changes arise in the construction process. Laura ensures that clients understand legitimate changes in scope and consequent impact to schedule and budget. She also manages billing and accounting for clients, making the reimbursement process prompt and straightforward.

FOR ARCHITECTS

Laura attends meetings on the client’s behalf, ensuring timely client approvals to move the design process forward. Her services are especially expedient for absentee clients, and clients with limited English skills.

SPECIALIZED PROJECTS

Kitchens & bathrooms:
Remodeling, design from scratch, upgrading, expansion, complete additions.

Living Spaces:
Including wine cellars, media rooms, family and entertaining rooms, with design, heating options, structure, window replacement, adding or upgrading audio-video systems.

Outdoor space/landscape:
Gardens, greenhouses and, terraces, greenroofs.

Structural engineering:
Fireplaces, sub-basements, window replacement, poured concrete flooring, skylights, elevators, upgrading utilities, installing security.