Principal-Led Construction for Complex Los Angeles Homes

We solve the hard construction problems | One accountable source

Construction Manager at Risk · Licensed General Contractor

24 Years Experience  ·  $300M+ in Completed Projects  ·  California Licensed GC #1007735  ·  Bonded & Insured

Projects We Take On

Hillside Construction & Complex Sites

Geotechnical challenges, steep terrain, and constrained site access

Ground-Up Custom Homes

New construction on flat lots and hillside sites

Fire Rebuilds & Post-Fire Reconstruction

PGRAZ zone compliance and expedited permitting

Structural Remediation & Retaining Walls

Investigation through construction execution

Major Renovations

Technical complexity requiring professional management

Not every engagement begins as a full project. Some begin with one problem, scoped and priced on its own, and grow into the house when there is more to do.

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Guides

Start Here
Owner's Guide to Residential Construction The framework to have in place before you hire anyone
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What is CMAR The delivery method defined
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Why CMAR Why owners choose it
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Construction Oversight The difference between advice and accountability
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The Architect's Role Collaboration, not competition
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Feasibility Report What you receive in 3-4 weeks
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Budget Development From feasibility to GMP
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Construction Contracts How the agreement is structured, and why
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Deliverables The documents each phase produces
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Construction Costs What drives the number in LA
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Construction Timeline How long it actually takes
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Deep Foundation Costs Real numbers for the work below grade
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Foundation Systems How your soil decides your foundation
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Insurance & Rebuild Costs Why coverage falls short of rebuild cost
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Hillside Construction What building on a slope actually involves
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Retaining Walls Why walls fail, and how to build them right
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Grading Limits How much earth you can actually move
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Waterproofing & Water Intrusion Where water gets in, and what fixing it takes
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Tree Protection & Relocation What a protected tree means for your project
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Shoring & Underpinning Protecting the excavation, and the house next door
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Beach Cities Three cities, two coastal permit paths
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Beverly Hills Where design review drives the schedule
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Hollywood Hills Where geology and access set the budget
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Malibu Building under the Coastal Commission
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Palos Verdes Peninsula Four cities, four sets of rules
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Pasadena Foothill Corridor Six jurisdictions along the San Gabriel front
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Fire Rebuild Where to start after a total loss
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Fire Rebuild Cost What it costs, and why the check falls short
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PGRAZ Fire Rebuilds What the Palisades zone requires
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Foundation Certification Can your foundation be reused?
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Lot Due Diligence What to evaluate before you close
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Tear Down or Renovate How to make the call
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Structural Remediation When something is wrong with the structure
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Major Renovations When a remodel becomes major work
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Zoning in Los Angeles What your lot actually allows
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Building Codes & Compliance What unpermitted work means for your project
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Seismic Risk & Retrofit How to know if your building is vulnerable
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Environmental & Hazmat What older buildings are hiding
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Los Angeles Permitting Every agency your project will touch
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