Your project is moving forward, but you need support from your side of the table—not only information from the contractor.
Corbán’s owner’s representation coordinates information, reviews changes and their implications, follows pending decisions and helps you understand cost, timing and project issues within an agreed scope.
Before work begins, your proposal states the scope, deliverables, exclusions, responsibilities, review points, fee, schedule and recommended next stage.
It is intended primarily for owners of custom homes, vacation residences, rental villas and selected boutique projects needing focused representation locally or remotely.
THE SERVICE
Know Who Represents You and What They Will Follow
Owner’s Representation gives the owner a defined point of support for coordination and project decisions. It can focus on selected stages, issues or participants, helping you understand the information, choices and impacts that need your attention.
You are commissioning an owner’s representative—not a replacement contractor or unlimited site supervision. The proposal establishes the authority, responsibilities, review frequency and communications included.
Corbán can provide a broader construction package, but focused representation can remain a separate service.
THIS SERVICE IS USALLY APPROPRIATE WHEN
You already have an active design or construction project.
You need someone to coordinate project information and communicate your priorities to participants.
You want independent owner representation within a specific stage, issue or clearly defined mandate.
You need help understanding proposed changes and their impacts.
You are managing the project from abroad or cannot personally follow every pending decision.
You want to define the reporting, review frequency and authority before appointing a representative.
KEY BENEFITS
Have project information explained from the owner’s perspective.
Understand changes and pending decisions before giving instructions.
Keep responsibilities and communication clearer among participants.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
Owner-side support within the agreed mandate
Coordinated information and decision follow-up
Reviews of changes and identified cost or time impacts
Communications and reports identified in the proposal
A record of issues, responsibilities and pending actions
Recommendations for the decisions requiring your attention
WHAT IT INCLUDES
Service at a Glance
A defined representation service that helps the owner coordinate participants, understand project developments and make decisions with clearer information.
What's Included
Owner-side coordination within scope
Communication with project participants
Follow-up of pending owner decisions
Review of proposed changes and their implications
Cost information review at the agreed level
Schedule information review at the agreed level
Identification of issues requiring clarification
Organization of project documents
Reporting and meetings agreed
Recommendations within the representative’s mandate
What's Not Included
Physical construction or control of contractor labor
Automatic replacement of formal professional roles
Unlimited or continuous site presence by default
Architectural redesign or new engineering calculations
Legal representation, contract drafting or litigation
A new detailed budget or schedule unless included
Authority to approve spending without owner delegation
Guarantees of contractor performance or project results
Full construction-stage management unless contracted
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.
Owner’s Representation can begin during an active project when the owner needs defined coordination and decision support. The starting review establishes what information is available, who holds each responsibility and which issues need immediate attention.
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:
Location and project stage
Current team and participant contact details
Your priorities and concerns as owner
Agreed contracts and scope information
Latest drawings and project documentation
Available budgets and construction schedules
Pending changes, decisions or disputes
Current reports and progress information
Expected authority and communication needs
Whether you are local or abroad
Corbán will identify the starting information, access and participant cooperation needed. The proposal defines the mandate and does not assume control over responsibilities held by others.
BEST FOR
Residential and Selected Boutique Projects
Single-family home
Owners of primary homes, vacation residences and rental villas needing a representative for selected project decisions or stages.
Tourism project
Lodges and small hospitality projects requiring clearer coordination between the owner and project participants.
Commercial or Mixed-Use
Selected developments where changes, information gaps or remote ownership require defined owner-side support.
RESULTS
A clearer owner-side view of project issues, changes and pending decisions—with a defined representative helping you coordinate action without taking over the contractor’s obligations.
WHAT TO CONFIRM BEFORE HIRING
We Answer Your Questions
Can Corbán Approve Changes or Payments for Me?
Only within authority expressly delegated by the owner. The proposal must distinguish recommendations from approval authority.
How Often Will You Visit or Report?
The scope defines site involvement and reporting frequency. Daily supervision or a fixed visit schedule is not assumed.
How Is This Different From the Construction Package?
Owner’s Representation can address a limited mandate. The Owner-Side Construction Package combines broader execution-stage budget, schedule, changes, coordination, reporting and handover support.
Can You Represent Me While I Live Abroad?
Yes, within the agreed scope. Digital communication supports decisions; necessary site involvement and local responsibilities remain explicit.
Do You Guarantee That the Contractor Will Stay on Budget?
No. Corbán helps identify issues and explain decisions, but cannot guarantee contractor performance, final cost or completion dates outside its control.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN?
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Full-Cycle Owner-Side Project Management
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