When an Association’s Board of Directors begin exploring a new construction project, oftentimes the cost of the endeavor is at the forefront of their thought process. And rightly so; depending on the size and scope of the project, it could represent the biggest expense the Community has taken on in many years, and the biggest one it intends to incur for years to come. Therefore, Board members want to ensure that everything about the project goes smoothly, and that their Association’s money is well spent.  However, in their attempts to control costs, many Boards make a crucial oversight when it comes to undertaking construction projects: neglecting to hire an owner’s representative.     Read the article………..

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