Construction guidance

Pre-Construction & Financial Structuring Guidance

Project Discovery & Project Development Guidance

Guiding you through the complexities of construction one discussion at a time.

post-construction guidance

Operations & Maintenance Guidance

If your organization doesn't frequently engage in development and lacks an internal construction oversight team, managing upcoming projects may strain internal resources or necessitate hiring new staff. However, adding permanent staff may not be the most practical solution. To ensure that your vision for a new building becomes a reality, consider hiring an experienced external resource. This individual can effectively manage all project details while allowing your team to concentrate on core business activities.

Switchgrass can be a crucial element for identifying and mitigating risks on new developments, capital projects or facility structuring. We review plans, contracts, and other documents to spot potential issues, conduct thorough risk analysis, and develop detailed risk management plans. By tracking risks and maintaining open communication with stakeholders, we are able to provide valuable risk management that protects the owner's investment and prevents avoidable issues.

Owners frequently lack the expertise necessary for large capital projects. While they may possess extensive knowledge of their core business operations, specialized skills in design, procurement, estimating, scheduling, and construction management are often deficient. Switchgrass can  bring these crucial skills to the table.  We have extensive experience in managing major capital projects and facilities  from start to finish, ensuring that industry best practices are rigorously followed which mitigates the client's risk. 

To effectively control costs and prevent budget overruns on major capital projects, it is imperative to hire an owner’s representative. Switchgrass can  develop realistic budgets and schedules upfront, rigorously manage the project, and audit pay application and change orders to prevent overbilling. With our specialized project management skills and understanding of construction costs, Switchgrass consistently delivers projects on time and on budget, making their involvement crucial for reducing cost overruns, which plague roughly 50% of major capital projects.

Switchgrass offers expertise, savings, efficiency, objectivity, and risk management to clients undertaking new developments, masterplans, renovations, or major capital projects. Our involvement leads to better outcomes and provides confidence to owners. For organizations lacking project management resources, finances, or the need for a full-time employee, Switchgrass can be an essential partner for your organization.