Independent expertise. Defined deliverables. Transparent pricing.
Specialized Consulting Services
Focused, owner-side consulting services for clients seeking independent insight at critical stages of a construction project. From contract evaluation and financial oversight to claims and delay analysis, Colt-Green provides practical guidance, clearly defined deliverables, and transparent fee structures.
Contract & Budget Review
For owners about to sign with a contractor: franchisees, practices, churches, nonprofits, small developers, private homeowners.
An independent read of your contract and pricing before you sign.
Contract risk memo with recommended redlines
Bid, GMP or lump-sum analysis against scope
Schedule of values and allowance review
Scope gap and exclusion list
60-minute walkthrough call
Project value
Fixed Fee
Under $1M
$1,500
$1M to $5M
$2,500
Over $5M
$4,000 and up
Add-on: schedule review
$750
Turnaround: 5 business days from receipt of documents. Rush (2 business days): +25%.
Construction Draw Inspection and Loan Monitoring
For private lenders, small banks, and investors funding construction in stages.
Verified progress before funds are released.
On-site visit with photo documentation
Percent-complete verification against the budget
Pay application and lien waiver review
Cost-to-complete check on remaining loan funds
Written draw recommendation
Item
Fee
Draw inspection and report, residential or light commercial
$450
Draw inspection and report, complex or larger commercial
$650
Initial budget and loan setup review (one time)
$400
Travel beyond 50 miles
Current IRS mileage rate
Report delivered within 48 hours of the site visit. Minimum engagement of three draws per loan.
Owner-Side Claims and Delay Analysis Support
For construction attorneys and owners facing a change order, delay, or payment dispute.
Consulting support that tells you where the owner’s position is strong or weak.
Review of contract, correspondence, logs, and pay records
Change order and delay entitlement analysis
Cost and time impact summary
Chronology and issues memo for counsel
Item
Rate
Consulting rate
$225 per hour
Initial retainer (10 hours)
$2,250
Rush work under 3 business days
+25%
Engaged through counsel as a consulting expert. Testimony is not included and is quoted separately if required.
Fixed fees: 50% to begin, balance on delivery. Hourly and inspection work invoiced monthly, net 15. Fees exclude permits, testing, and third-party reports. Services are advisory; Colt-Green does not supervise construction or provide legal, engineering, or architectural services.
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