Our services

Owner's Representation & Real Estate Advisory

We protect the owner's interests.

Positioning

Independent expertise, when you need it, fully aligned with your interests.

Not every project requires full-scope support. CARIDEMA acts as the owner's independent advisor when a project team, architect, developer or contractor is already in place, but the owner needs an experienced, objective perspective fully aligned with their interests.

Unlike our Project & Development Management service, which provides continuous oversight throughout the development process, Advisory focuses on targeted assignments, a specific issue, a critical decision point, an independent review or periodic oversight. Your existing team remains in place while we provide an objective perspective to inform decisions, identify risks and protect the owner's interests.

This service is particularly suited to private owners, family offices, investors, boards, ownership groups and homeowners' associations (HOAs), as well as international investors without a permanent local real estate team.

Scope of services

Where we add value.

Independent Project Review

Independent one-time review of a project in planning or already underway, without assuming day-to-day management
Governance, technical, budget and schedule review
Risk assessment and identification of critical issues
Prioritized recommendations delivered in a clear, actionable report, while the existing project team remains in control

Budget & Schedule Validation

Independent budget review prior to commitment, including assumptions review, cost benchmarking and contingency analysis
Schedule review, including critical-path analysis and validation of schedule feasibility
An independent second opinion before major commitments are made, reducing exposure to cost overruns and schedule delays

Contract & Commercial Reviews

Commercial review of construction and design contracts prior to execution
Analysis of scope gaps, responsibilities, exclusions, allowances, contingencies
Review of GMP proposals, change-order provisions and payment schedules
Identification of commercial and contractual risks in coordination with legal counsel

Value Engineering

Targeted design review focused on technical alternatives, constructability and standardization opportunities
CapEx optimization and cost-to-value analysis
Cost savings that preserve the user experience, design intent and technical performance

Team Selection

Independent support during procurement, including review of proposals from architects, consultants and contractors
Assessment of qualifications, proposed teams and fees, together with due diligence on shortlisted firms
Participation in interviews and independent recommendations, with final selection retained by the owner

Permitting & Local Advisory

Targeted advice on local procedures, permitting and entitlement strategy
Identification of relevant authorities and assessment of regulatory timelines
Early identification of island-specific regulatory, infrastructure and logistical constraints
Coordination with local consultants and public authorities, as required

Construction Monitoring

For owners who do not require full-scope Construction Management, we provide independent oversight at defined intervals without maintaining a permanent site presence.

Periodic site visits and independent verification of construction progress
Independent reporting to the owner
Review of payment applications, analysis of change orders
Schedule monitoring and early identification of project risks

Project Recovery & Turnaround

Targeted intervention on challenged projects facing schedule delays, cost overruns, contractor or design-team disputes, coordination failures or scope drift
Development of a recovery plan
Owner-side recommendations and implementation support through stabilization and recovery