Owner's Representation 

BRIX serves as the owner’s advocate, ensuring that your project is effectively managed, completed on time, and within budget, while minimizing execution risks to achieve your investment goals. We provide the necessary support to ensure a successful outcome. With our skilled team, we offer Owner’s Representation services tailored to meet the unique needs of a wide range of clients and projects.

Project Document & Cost Review

We prepare Plan and Cost Reviews (P&CRs) to identify and mitigate risks associated with proposed construction projects. Our team of experienced professionals thoroughly reviews project plans, specifications, development budgets, third-party reports, and other relevant documents to assess the feasibility and buildability of a project.

In preparing the P&CR, BRIX analyzes the project plans and proposed costs to ensure they align with the overall goals and objectives. We also assess the project schedule and costs against an index of comparable successfully completed projects.

A comprehensive P&CR minimizes construction project risk by ensuring that project plans are complete, accurate, and compliant with applicable codes; that schedules are realistic; budgets are feasible; and that the site is suitable for the proposed construction.

Project Management

BRIX delivers prompt and insightful attention to issues that arise during your project. Our flexible organizational model enables us to respond quickly to evolving project variables. With extensive experience collaborating with design teams, we help you manage scope, overall costs, and the project schedule. We are often able to identify emerging issues and develop proactive solutions before problems arise.

We offer expert guidance on constructability, cost implications, planning, and project management. Additionally, we review the overall project schedule and provide the owner with valuable input regarding the planned duration and potential impacts on project delivery.

Property Condition Assessment

Property Condition Assessments (PCAs) are typically conducted as part of a prospective purchaser’s due diligence process. A PCA provided by BRIX follows the current ASTM E 2018 standard and offers a comprehensive evaluation of the physical condition of a property at the time of the inspection. PCAs are designed to identify existing or potential physical deficiencies and related issues that could impact the value or marketability of the property.

Our team of professionals is highly experienced in a wide range of building systems and is qualified to perform a thorough on-site inspection of a building’s major systems and components. These include the substructure and superstructure, building envelope, interior and exterior finishes, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, and conveyance systems, as well as ancillary site features.

After the inspection, BRIX provides a detailed report outlining the observed conditions, including the severity and urgency of any identified deficiencies, along with recommendations and projected costs for remediation or repair.

Construction Loan Monitoring 

As a third-party inspector, BRIX represents national, regional, and local banks; lending institutions; individual investors; real estate investment trusts (REITs); and others to monitor the progress of construction projects in relation to budget and schedule.

Inspections are conducted either on a set schedule or as requested. After each inspection, we provide a clear and concise summary report documenting overall progress, comparing it to the budget and schedule, along with progress photos and, in some cases, the identification of emerging issues.

Our reports offer peace of mind, ensuring that the project has sufficient funding and is on track to be completed successfully.

Environmental Services 

With our highly qualified and experienced staff, BRIX offers a broad range of environmental consulting services including:

  • Phase I ESAs
  • SBA Records Search and Risk Analysis
  • Asbestos Sampling and Remediation Design Services
  • Radon Sampling and Mitigation Design Services
  • Indoor Air Quality Sampling
  • Wetlands Assessments

Attainable Housing Services

BRIX is experienced in conducting various assessments required to obtain low-income housing tax credits or HUD funding.  We have worked on projects that have been submitted to the Alabama Housing Finance Authority, Louisiana Housing Authority, Tennessee Housing Development Agency, Metropolitan Development and Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the Birmingham District, and the South Carolina Housing Authority.  

  • Phase I ESAs
  • Capital Needs Assessments
  • HUD Environmental Assessments (including the HEROS platform)
  • Section 106 Assessments
  • HUD Noise Studies

Due Diligence Services

BRIX offers a variety of Due Diligence Services to help our clients achieve their goals.  Why is Due Diligence important for your project?

  • Risk Mitigation: Due diligence helps identify potential or hidden risks to help you avoid costly mistakes.
  • Informed Decision-Making: Due diligence provides data and insights to help you make well-informed, data-driven decisions. This helps ensure that the transaction aligns with your goals and minimizes uncertainty.
  • Compliance and Legal Protection: Due diligence brings to light potential legal and regulatory requirements, which could include verifying zoning laws, permits, contracts, and environmental regulations.
  • Building Trust and Credibility: Conducting thorough due diligence demonstrates professionalism and a commitment to transparency. It helps build trust with stakeholders, lenders, investors, or partners, enhancing your reputation in the marketplace.
  • Negotiation Leverage: If due diligence uncovers issues or discrepancies, it provides leverage in negotiations, whether for price reductions, contingencies, or improved terms. It gives you the upper hand in structuring a better deal.
  • Long-Term Success and Value Protection: Thorough due diligence can help ensure the long-term success of the investment, project, or transaction. It ensures that you're not just thinking about the immediate deal but also the future risks and rewards.