Sample Overview · Full-Service Owner’s Representation
Owner's Representative Engagement Summary
Project: Primary Residence Gut Renovation — Sample Homeowner
Engagement Duration
14 Months
Pre-Design → Close-Out
Project Budget
$520,000
Project Type
Full Gut Renovation
Current Phase
Construction — Wk 10
Consultant
MEAA Group
What Full-Service Owner’s Representation Means
Full-Service Owner’s Representation is not just advisory — it is active, hands-on representation on your behalf. MEAA Group Consulting steps in as your homeowner representative: we attend meetings, coordinate directly with your architect, designer, and contractor, review every document and change order, and manage the day-to-day so you don't have to. You stay in control of the major decisions. We handle everything else.
This is distinct from our Owner-Side Project Oversight service, where you remain in charge of your own project and we serve as an expert advisor in the background. Full-Service Representation is for homeowners who want someone formally representing their interests — not just guiding them.
Phase-by-Phase Scope of Representation
All services performed on behalf of the owner across the full project lifecycle.
01 — Pre-Design
02 — Design Development
03 — Contractor Selection
04 — Construction
05 — Close-Out
Project Performance — Current Snapshot
Contract Value
$520,000
Original construction contract
Budget Variance (To Date)
+$4,200
0.8% — well within 5% contingency
Change Orders Reviewed
14 Total
6 declined / 8 approved with adjustments
Savings via Value Engineering
$41,000
Accepted during design phase
Schedule Status
On Track
Currently tracking 3 days ahead
Issues Identified & Resolved
27
Before they became costly field problems
Monthly Progress Log
Owners receive a written monthly summary covering activity, budget, schedule, and open items. This is what that looks like.
| Month | Activity Summary | Budget Impact | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Pre-construction complete. Permit received Feb 18 — 2 days ahead of schedule. Contractor mobilized. | $0 | On Track |
| Mar 2025 | Demo and framing complete. Structural beam installed per engineer. MEP rough-in 60% complete. 2 site visits, 3 change orders reviewed. | +$480 | On Track |
| Apr 2025 | MEP rough-in complete pending final HVAC. Insulation scheduled for May. CO-03 declined, saving $4,100. Site inspection flagged R-value error — corrected. | +$3,720 | +2 days ahead |
Communication Log — Recent Activity
Every site visit, owner call, and key coordination point is documented. You always know what happened and when.
MEP punch list reviewed. HVAC 70% complete. No critical issues.
CO-03 declined — reviewed rationale with owner. Upcoming insulation phase discussed.
Tile delivery issue identified and resolved. Grout reorder confirmed.
Monthly budget and schedule recap delivered. CO-02 approved.
Your Interests Only
No contractor relationships or commissions. We are exclusively accountable to you — from design through close-out.
Budget Review
Every change order reviewed before approval. $4,100 in unjustified charges declined in this project alone.
Always Reachable
Weekly owner calls, written reports, and direct consultant access between visits. You are never in the dark.
MEAA Consulting provides homeowner representation, construction consulting, project oversight, scope review, and coordination support. MEAA Consulting does not perform construction work, act as a licensed contractor, provide architectural or engineering services, provide legal advice, act as a public adjuster, or replace any licensed professional required by state or local law. Where licensed professionals, permits, inspections, engineering, architectural services, or insurance claim representation are required, the homeowner remains responsible for engaging the appropriate licensed provider.
This is a sample overview for illustration purposes only. Full-Service Owner’s Representation engagements are fully customized to your project's size, complexity, and timeline.
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