CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK

CMAR for Complex Residential Projects · Los Angeles

Principal attention | Commercial-grade methodologies

Projects We Take On

Hillside Construction & Complex Sites

Geotechnical challenges, steep terrain, and constrained site access

Ground-Up Custom Homes

Flat lot and hillside new construction, $3M to $15M+

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

Starting a Project

You don't need a full team to make the first call.

Complex projects start with questions, not drawings. Our Feasibility Study evaluates your site, identifies what will drive cost and schedule, and gives your architect a foundation to design from. If you have a property and a budget but no team yet, that's not too early. That's the right time.

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Guides

Our methodology, delivery approach, and guides for building in Los Angeles.

Start Here
Owner's Guide to Residential Construction Team, timeline, budget, contracts & how to structure a $3M-$15M project
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Understanding CMAR
What is CMAR The delivery method defined
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Why CMAR Benefits of the at-risk model
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Delivery Methods Compared CMAR vs. Design-Build vs. DBB
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Construction Oversight How accountability structures protect your budget
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How We Work
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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Deliverables What you receive at each phase
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Cost & Planning
Construction Costs What drives the number in LA
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Construction Timeline Full phase-by-phase breakdown
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Foundation Systems Geotech coordination & structural interface
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Insurance & Rebuild Costs Coverage gaps, replacement value & what policies miss
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Building in Los Angeles
Hillside Construction Geotechnical & site complexity
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Retaining Walls Engineering, drainage & Ordinance 176,445
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Grading Limits BHO formula, export logistics, ZAD & haul routes
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Fire Rebuild Recovery & reconstruction
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PGRAZ Fire Rebuilds Palisades recovery guidance
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Coastal Construction Malibu CDPs, seawalls, septic & sea level rise
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Before You Build
Lot Due Diligence What to evaluate before you close
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Tear Down or Renovate Zoning, cost comparison & feasibility
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Structural Remediation Investigation, retrofit & code compliance
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Major Renovations Code triggers, thresholds & permitting
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Codes & Site Conditions
Zoning in Los Angeles FAR, setbacks, overlays & what your lot allows
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Building Codes & Compliance Triggers, enforcement & unpermitted work
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Seismic Risk & Retrofit Code eras, vulnerability & retrofit methods
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Environmental & Hazmat Asbestos, lead, protected trees & compliance
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Los Angeles Permitting Multi-agency coordination
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Let’s Discuss Your Project

If you're working on a technically challenging project, let's talk.

Phone: (310) 503-1187
Email: jeff@bensonconstructiongroup.com

Jeff Benson, Principal

Ready to start? Tell us about your site, timeline, and goals.

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