Focused Construction Engagements
Some construction problems don't require a full project lifecycle. They require engineering, permits, a licensed general contractor, and focused execution on a specific scope.
Retaining wall failures. Slope movement. Water intrusion. Structural damage. Fire rebuilds. These problems are technically complex, but they don't need to be wrapped in a multi-year project delivery. They need someone who can coordinate the engineers, manage the permits, build what needs to be built, and close it out.
BCG scopes each engagement around your specific situation. We start with a site visit and a conversation about what you're dealing with. We work with your engineers or bring in the right ones. We handle the permits, the field work, and the coordination with the building department. Engagements typically range from $25K to $500K+, depending on the scope and complexity of the problem.
Retaining Walls
Retaining wall construction in Los Angeles hillside neighborhoods is structural engineering, grading permits, drainage design, and site logistics compressed into a single scope. The wall itself is the visible deliverable, but the real complexity is everything around it: geotechnical investigation, structural engineering, shoring plans, grading permit applications, utility coordination, and drainage systems that manage the water the wall redirects. BCG manages the full scope from engineering coordination through construction closeout.
Common situations include existing walls showing signs of failure - cracking, tilting, soil movement behind the wall - new walls required to stabilize a slope before or during construction, and wall replacement triggered by age, damage, or changed loading conditions. In hillside areas of Pacific Palisades, Malibu, and the Hollywood Hills, retaining walls are often the most engineering-intensive element on a residential property. BCG works directly with the structural and geotechnical engineers to ensure what gets built matches what was designed, and we manage the permitting process with the city from application through final inspection.
Slope Stability
Slope stability problems range from active soil movement requiring emergency stabilization to long-term remediation of hillside conditions that threaten a structure or a neighbor's property. The work is engineering-driven: geotechnical investigation determines what's happening and why, structural engineering determines the fix, and construction executes it. Typical solutions include caisson and grade beam systems, soil nail walls, soldier pile walls, subdrains, and surface drainage infrastructure. BCG coordinates the engineering, manages the permits, and executes the construction.
Most slope stability engagements begin with a geotechnical report or a city notice. The property owner receives a recommendation for remediation, and the question becomes who manages the construction side. BCG handles the translation from engineering recommendation to permitted, buildable scope. We work with your geotechnical and structural engineers or bring in firms we trust if you don't have them yet. In hillside neighborhoods across Pacific Palisades, Malibu, and the Hollywood Hills, slope stability work often triggers grading permits, shoring requirements, and coordination with adjacent properties. We manage all of it.
Water Intrusion
Water intrusion problems are diagnostic puzzles first and construction scopes second. Water travels, and the source is rarely where the damage appears. The first step is investigation: where is the water entering, what path is it following, and what has it damaged along the way? BCG coordinates the investigative process with waterproofing consultants, structural engineers, and testing labs to identify the source and extent before defining the construction scope.
Once the problem is diagnosed, the scope typically includes selective demolition to access the intrusion pathway, waterproofing remediation at the source, structural repair if framing or substrates have been compromised, and reconstruction of finishes. In hillside construction and below-grade spaces, water intrusion is common and often recurrent if the root cause isn't properly addressed. BCG manages the full sequence from investigation through repair, ensuring the remediation addresses the actual source and not just the visible damage.
Structural Remediation
Structural remediation covers a range of situations: foundation settlement, seismic deficiency, load path problems, framing damage from water or pest intrusion, and structural modifications required for remodel or addition work. The common thread is that the work is directed by a structural engineer and requires a general contractor with the field capability to execute engineered repairs accurately and safely.
BCG manages structural remediation from the initial engineering assessment through construction closeout. Typical scopes include foundation underpinning, cripple wall bracing, shear wall installation, beam and column replacement, and connection hardware upgrades. The work often requires temporary shoring, careful load management during construction, and close coordination with the structural engineer on field-verified conditions. We handle the permit process, coordinate inspections with the building department, and manage the construction sequence to maintain structural integrity throughout the engagement.
Fire Damage Repair and Reconstruction
Fire damage engagements range from targeted repair of partially damaged structures to substantial reconstruction following a total loss. The 2025 Palisades fires created thousands of situations across this spectrum. BCG works with property owners navigating the full process: structural assessment of what remains, engineering evaluation of what can be retained versus what must be replaced, insurance coordination on scope and pricing, debris management, permit applications for repair or rebuild, and construction execution.
The complexity of fire damage work comes from the overlap of structural, environmental, and regulatory requirements. Smoke and water damage often extend well beyond the visible fire damage. Structural elements may be compromised in ways that aren't immediately apparent. Environmental testing for asbestos and lead is typically required before demolition can begin. The building department may impose current code requirements on repairs that exceed certain thresholds. BCG manages all of these intersecting requirements, coordinating the engineers, environmental consultants, and subcontractors needed to move from damage assessment to completed repair or reconstruction.
Evaluation and Recovery Engagements
Foundation Certification
Foundation certification is required for certain property transactions, insurance conditions, or building department requirements. The process involves a structural engineer's inspection and testing of the existing foundation, followed by any remediation needed to bring it to a certifiable condition. BCG manages the engineering coordination, permits, and construction for foundation certification scopes - whether the need is straightforward or reveals underlying conditions that require more extensive work.
Construction Defect Correction
When previous construction was done incorrectly, correcting it requires a clear assessment of what went wrong, a properly engineered remediation plan, and a contractor capable of executing the fix without compounding the original problem. BCG handles construction defect corrections ranging from improperly installed waterproofing and structural connections to code violations identified during sale, refinance, or renovation. We work with engineers and, where applicable, forensic consultants to document the deficiency, define the correction scope, and execute the repair.
Pre-Purchase Construction Evaluation
A pre-purchase construction evaluation goes beyond a standard home inspection. BCG provides a construction-grade assessment of a property's structural condition, waterproofing integrity, and code compliance status before you commit to a purchase. This is particularly valuable for hillside properties, older construction, or properties with visible signs of structural movement, water intrusion, or deferred maintenance. The deliverable is a written assessment identifying conditions that may require remediation, with rough cost ranges for addressing them.
Bid Review and Scope Analysis
If you've received contractor bids for a project and want an independent assessment of whether the scopes are complete and the pricing is reasonable, BCG provides bid review and scope analysis. This is useful for property owners or architects who want a professional read on what they're being quoted before committing to a contract. BCG reviews the bids against the project documents, identifies gaps or ambiguities in scope, and provides an opinion on pricing relative to current market conditions.
Project Recovery
When a project goes wrong under another contractor, the path forward requires an honest assessment of where things stand, a realistic scope for completion, and a general contractor capable of stepping into a partially built condition and finishing the work correctly. BCG handles project recovery by evaluating the current state of construction against the approved plans, identifying deficiencies or code violations that need correction, defining the remaining scope, and executing the work to completion. These are difficult engagements by nature, but they're the situations where construction management discipline matters most.
Other Complex Conditions
If your construction problem doesn't fit one of the categories above, that doesn't mean it's outside our scope. BCG takes on technically complex construction work based on the nature of the problem, not a fixed service list. If you have a situation that requires engineering coordination, permits, and a licensed general contractor, tell us what you're dealing with and we'll tell you whether it's something we can take on.
How Pricing Works
Every focused engagement is scoped to the specific situation. The ranges shown on this page reflect typical engagements, not fixed pricing. Actual cost depends on engineering requirements, site conditions, permit complexity, and the scope of construction required.
BCG provides a detailed scope and budget after an initial site visit and engineering review. There is no cost for an initial conversation about your situation.
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