Lakeside Construction Management Inc. is offering homeowners a different approach to the build of their custom home, cottage or boathouse.

In traditional system, the architect or designer bids the final design to a contractor or a builder. The builder will then subcontract to trades and subtrades. The contractor will ask for a large sum of money up front to finance the contracting of the trades and subtrades. This amount will be based upon the estimation of the project cost generally 20% of the total build cost. The building will then charge you for the contractors as well as subcontractors as well as a contracting fee of 20%. That means that you are paying your contractor an extra 20% for each trade and subtrade as well as all material and finishes that they order for the site. That means you pay an extra 20% for your framers as well as an extra 20% for the timber. It also means you pay an extra 20% for everything involved in the construction of your project from a light switch to the electrician and plumber. As well, your builder will likely manage several builds at the same time and will often choose the same trades and subtrades to maximize their profit. This lack of attention leads to cost overruns and delays.

Lakeside CM offers you a different approach to the construction of your project. Lakeside CM will recommend and organize the trades and subtrades and order and manage the material and finishes to your site. However, you as the owner will pay the costs of these trades and materials directly therefore eliminating the added percentage fee. Lakeside CM will be your expert partner in the construction of your project and will be on site and will provide updated costs analysis and detailed site management. Through our electronic system, you will have access to real time construction management of their build including site schedule, material costs, payable invoices and key decisions to be made. You pay Lakeside CM directly for this service and the cost savings from this approach will be directed to obtaining high end finishes and retaining expert craftsmen.