Your contractor is selected or work is about to begin. You need a clear owner-side view of how the construction is progressing.
Corbán’s Owner-Side Construction Package combines representation, budget and schedule follow-up, change review, coordination, reporting and agreed handover support during the construction stage.
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 with a contractor and a defined construction direction.
THE SERVICE
Know What Will Be Followed During the Construction Stage
The Owner-Side Construction Package organizes execution-stage information around the owner’s approved project. It follows budget, schedule, changes and pending decisions, helping you understand where the work stands and what requires action during the build.
You are commissioning owner-side construction management—not the construction itself. The proposal defines visits, reviews, reports, coordination, authority and the handover support included.
The owner hires the contractor, who remains responsible for performing the contracted construction work.
THIS SERVICE IS USALLY APPROPRIATE WHEN
You have selected a contractor or are close to starting work.
You want the owner represented throughout construction rather than only for isolated decisions.
You need budget and schedule follow-up linked to changes, reported progress and pending actions.
You want a defined approach to construction progress reporting.
You are living abroad or need help coordinating the project information presented by participants.
You want the scope to include agreed closure and handover support without shifting contractor duties.
KEY BENEFITS
See reported progress alongside the agreed budget and schedule.
Understand changes and pending decisions before they create confusion.
Keep construction records and handover actions organized for the owner.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
Owner’s Representation during the agreed stage
Budget and schedule follow-up within the scope
Change, issue and pending-decision records
Coordinated reporting and project communications
Construction documentation organized at the agreed level
Support for closure and handover as expressly listed
WHAT IT INCLUDES
Service at a Glance
A construction-stage package that connects owner representation, cost and schedule follow-up, changes, coordination and reporting through agreed handover.
What's Included
Property location and status
Intended use and approximate area
Required spaces and functional priorities
Survey, site plan or property information, if available
Existing concepts, designs or drawings
Reference images
Known site conditions or restrictions
Target investment range, if available
Current project stage
Whether you are in Costa Rica or abroad
What's Not Included
Physical construction or management of contractor labor
Design from scratch or automatic redesign services
Replacement of contractor technical obligations
Automatic substitution of Dirección de Obra or Inspección
Unlimited site presence or daily supervision by default
Legal representation or dispute adjudication
Unapproved spending or automatic payment authority
Guarantees of final cost, quality or completion dates
Post-handover operation or maintenance unless included
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.
The Owner-Side Construction Package begins when a contractor is selected or construction is approaching. The starting review identifies the approved information, budget and schedule references, participant responsibilities and current project status.
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 construction stage
Selected contractor and project team details
Construction agreement and defined work scope
Approved drawings and specifications
Agreed budget and construction schedule
Permits and assigned responsibilities
Recent reports and recorded site progress
Pending changes, concerns and owner decisions
Reporting and approval arrangements
Whether you are local or abroad
Corbán identifies missing records and access needs. Follow-up requires current information and clear responsibilities; the package does not remove existing uncertainties.
BEST FOR
Residential and Selected Boutique Projects
Single-family home
Owners of primary homes, vacation residences and rental villas needing coordinated owner-side visibility throughout construction.
Tourism project
Lodges and small hospitality projects tracking work, decisions and the documentation needed for an agreed handover.
Commercial or Mixed-Use
Selected developments requiring organized reporting, budget and schedule follow-up during the execution stage.
RESULTS
An owner-side record of construction progress, cost and time issues, changes and handover actions—without confusing owner-side follow-up with the contractor’s duty to perform the work.
WHAT TO CONFIRM BEFORE HIRING
We Answer Your Questions
How Often Will I Receive Reports or Site Updates?
The proposal specifies frequency and format. Continuous site presence, drone records or daily updates are not included by assumption.
Do You Approve Payments and Changes Automatically?
No. Review and recommendation are different from approval. Any delegated authority must be expressly agreed with the owner.
What Does Handover Support Include?
The scope identifies the closure records, outstanding-item follow-up and handover coordination included. Corbán does not replace contractor warranties, formal acceptance requirements or specialist testing.
Can This Support an Owner Living Outside Costa Rica?
Yes. Digital reporting and decision coordination can support remote ownership, alongside the site involvement expressly included.
How Is This Different From Full-Cycle Project Management?
This package focuses on execution after contractor selection. Full-Cycle Owner-Side Project Management also connects design, technical coordination and preparation for the construction decision.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN?
Keep Exploring
Owner’s Representation
Arrange a focused continuing mandate for unresolved owner-side decisions that fall outside the agreed construction package.
Independent Project Review
Commission a separate assessment of third-party documents when a defined unresolved issue needs its own review.
Project Consultation
Clarify a new project question or the appropriate support needed after the contracted handover stage is complete.