You want continuity from the first design decisions to handover. You also want to know who is working for you at each stage.
Corbán’s full-cycle owner-side project management package defines the design, technical coordination, contractor selection and construction follow-up you will hire, with deliverables and review points for each agreed phase.
Before work begins, your proposal states the scope, deliverables, exclusions, responsibilities, review points, fee, schedule and recommended next stage.
It is intended primarily for custom homes, vacation residences, rental villas and selected boutique projects whose owners want a coordinated route across stages.
THE SERVICE
Know What Your Full-Cycle Package Will Cover
Full-Cycle Owner-Side Project Management defines which stages Corbán will coordinate for you. The proposal identifies the design, technical disciplines, contractor selection and construction support included, with deliverables and owner approvals for each phase.
You are commissioning design and construction management in Costa Rica from the owner’s side—not a turnkey construction contract. The owner separately selects and hires the contractor performing the work.
The proposal identifies the starting stage, included disciplines and decision points before work begins.
THIS SERVICE IS USALLY APPROPRIATE WHEN
You want support across design, preparation and construction.
You need architecture and technical coordination connected to later budget and contractor decisions.
You want one owner-side project management route without making Corbán your general contractor.
You need the role and responsibilities of each participant clear.
You live abroad or prefer help coordinating the transitions between design, procurement and execution.
You want the fee, deliverables, exclusions and approval points defined for the project stages involved.
KEY BENEFITS
Keep design intent connected to contractor and construction decisions.
Understand who coordinates, who approves and who performs the work.
Maintain owner-side continuity across the agreed project stages.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
A coordinated route through the contracted stages
Architectural design and listed technical coordination
Pre-construction budget and schedule preparation
Contractor selection and proposal comparison support
Owner-side construction follow-up and reporting
Closure and handover support at the agreed level
WHAT IT INCLUDES
Service at a Glance
A full-cycle owner-side package that connects design, technical coordination, pre-construction and execution-stage follow-up through agreed project closure.
What's Included
Project definition within the agreed starting stage
Preliminary and developed architectural design
Main engineering disciplines included
Interdisciplinary technical coordination
Preparation for construction decisions
Detailed budget and schedule within the scope
Contractor invitations and proposal comparison
Support for the owner’s contractor selection
Owner-side construction reporting and follow-up
Project closure and handover support as agreed
What's Not Included
A turnkey construction contract with Corbán as builder
Direct execution of construction or contractor labor
Every specialist study or design discipline by default
Feasibility or legal due diligence unless scoped
Permits or processing not in the proposal
Guaranteed approvals, returns or completion dates
Authority over owner decisions without delegation
Automatic replacement of formal professional roles
Post-handover property operation or maintenance
Where This Service Fits
1
Advisory & Feasibility
Clarify whether the property and project are ready to advance.
3
Architectural Design
Develop spaces, circulation, envelope, openings, materials and passive criteria.
5
Pre-Construction Decisions
Prepare for budgeting, scheduling and contractor comparison.
Full-Cycle Owner-Side Project Management connects several stages rather than adding a separate technical discipline. The route begins at the agreed point; unresolved land or viability questions may require Project Feasibility Assessment before design.
2
Preliminary Design
Explore the concept, layout, form and initial site relationship.
4
Engineering & Coordination
Develop and coordinate the required technical disciplines.
6
Owner-Side Construction Support
Maintain owner-side visibility during construction.
What We Need From You
SHARE THE INFORMATION CURRENTLY AVAILABLE, SUCH AS:
Property location and status
Intended use and project size
Current stage and project documents
Required spaces and investment priorities
Design team or contractor information
Available surveys and specialist studies
Known constraints and pending approvals
Investment range and timing objectives
Authority and communication preferences
Whether you are local or abroad
Corbán identifies the appropriate starting stage and any missing studies or documentation. The proposal defines phase boundaries, required owner decisions and the responsibilities retained by others.
BEST FOR
Residential and Selected Boutique Projects
Single-family home
Owners developing homes, vacation residences or rental villas who want continuity from design through construction and handover.
Tourism project
Lodges and selected boutique hospitality projects connecting design, operations and construction-stage decisions.
Commercial or Mixed-Use
Selected developments needing coordinated owner-side support across design, procurement, execution and closure.
RESULTS
A coordinated project route with the owner represented from design through agreed handover—while the contractor remains responsible for performing the construction work.
WHAT TO CONFIRM BEFORE HIRING
We Answer Your Questions
Does the Package Include Feasibility and Every Permit?
Not automatically. Feasibility, specialist studies, permit documentation and processing must be identified in the proposal.
Who Chooses the Contractor and Approves Spending?
The owner makes those decisions unless specific authority is expressly delegated. Corbán provides the agreed comparison and advice.
How Do You Keep the Design Connected to Construction?
The contracted route links architectural and technical coordination with scope clarification, contractor proposals and construction follow-up. Changes and pending owner decisions are documented at the agreed level.
Can I Use This Service While Living Abroad?
Yes. Digital reviews and reporting support the agreed coordination, while site involvement and local professional responsibilities remain defined.
Do You Guarantee the Final Cost or Completion Date?
No. Corbán helps plan and follow the project, but contractor performance, approvals, changes and site conditions can affect the outcome. Those limits remain explicit in the scope.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN?
Keep Exploring
Project Feasibility Assessment
Assess unresolved property or investment conditions before committing to a broader design and construction route.
Integrated Design Package
Begin with architecture and the main engineering disciplines when you prefer to contract the design stage first.
Owner-Side Construction Package
Choose execution-stage support when design and contractor selection are already complete or sufficiently advanced.