What Full Transparency Looks Like When You Hire an Open-Book General Contractor through Us.
What Full Transparency Looks Like When You Hire a General Contractor Through Us.
At Master Build Advisor (MBA), we believe homeowners should never feel in the dark during a remodel. As an open-book general contractor, we promote a full-transparency model for general contracting, one where the GC acts as your project’s conductor, not its gatekeeper.
What We Mean by “Full Transparency”
A truly transparent GC relationship starts with an open-book budget and detailed documentation:
- Line-by-Line Take-Offs
Before work begins, you’ll receive a clear breakdown of materials and labor. This includes materials by the square foot, linear foot, costs for each fixture, etc. These “take-offs” match your plans and help prevent surprise costs. They can also be a tool to be sure our detailed scope aligns with that on the subcontractor’s bids.
- Open Book Access
You see the numbers up front and how our actuals compare throughout the project. You will see every penny spent as well. Subcontractor bids, supplier quotes, material costs, and labor estimates are available for your review anytime. We don’t bury fees or markups inside lump sums.
- Control, On Your Terms
You decide how hands-on you want to be. If you’d like to review and approve major subcontractor bids or material purchases before anything is locked in. We’ll make that part of the workflow. For example, if a tile bid comes in higher than expected or a lighting choice triggers a long lead time, you’ll be informed and empowered to make the call. Prefer to keep things moving? We’ll present smart alternatives and notify you before moving forward. No surprises and no delays.
- Fixed GC Fee
We charge a set percentage for project management and coordination. That means we’re motivated to keep the job running smoothly and stay aligned with your budget, not inflate costs to boost profit.
Your GC = Conductor
Think of the GC as your job site conductor, coordinating trades, keeping the timeline on track, managing inspections, and resolving issues as they arise. But you remain the project owner. The GC operates in your interest, with your sign-off, using the clear plan we developed up front.
When homeowners are informed and involved, good decision-making improves, trust increases, and remodel stress decreases. Additionally, you get to be as involved or hands-off as you want. Basically, we’ll set up a communication plan that aligns with your needs. That’s what a good GC relationship should feel like.
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