Public Sector Consulting

Build Better for
Your Community

We help leaders plan and manage important development and revitalization projects.

Community infrastructure projects are a complex undertaking...

Embarking on that project you’ve dreamed about carries a lot of reputational risk and unknowns. You may be worried about being held responsible for unforeseen problems like going over budget and being delayed. Plus, a difficult project with a long list of to-dos can stretch your already busy team.

Let us simplify this process for you.

Representing Your Best Interests, Every Step of the Way

Consulting Services That Fuel Your Impact

Owner’s Technical Representation

Manage your project to success...

Construction projects are notorious for going over budget and past the original timeline. With our Owner’s Technical Representation (OTR) services, we help you plan effectively, hire and manage contractors, and avoid waste in your upcoming construction or development project. We act as your agent in the field to keep your project on time and within budget.

Navigating an engaging process with the project owner(s) to extract the underlying “why” behind the pursuit of the project and identifying “Guiding Principles” that will ultimately lead to project success.

Ensuring all stakeholders are engaged and collaborating effectively to achieve project success.

Managing your capital programs efficiently to ensure optimal use of resources and timely project delivery.

Advising you on the best delivery methods to suit your project needs and maximize efficiency.

Evaluating and mitigating risks to safeguard your project’s success and minimize potential issues.

Overseeing the construction process and delivery to ensure your project stays on track and meets quality standards.

Providing expert construction consulting to support your project from planning through completion.

Facilitating the procurement of furniture, fixtures, and equipment to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisitions.

Managing owner-furnished equipment to ensure it is properly integrated into your project.

Facilitating the commissioning process to ensure all systems and components meet your operational requirements.

Managing the final stages of your project to ensure a smooth transition to occupancy and operation.

Facilitating the punch list process to ensure all final tasks and corrections are completed to your satisfaction.

Providing post-construction services to address any issues and ensure your project continues to meet your needs.

Managing warranties to ensure any post-construction issues are resolved promptly and effectively.

Building Forensics & Consulting

Identify and resolve building issues...

Even the most well-designed buildings will experience a failure of some sort–sometimes before the building is finished. With our Building Forensics and Consulting (BFC) services, we help building owners, architects, and contractors find the root cause of a problem with a building, so they can fix it at the lowest cost possible and make sure it doesn’t come back again.

Verifying that your building enclosure systems perform as intended, enhancing energy efficiency and durability.

Providing expert consulting on building enclosure design to optimize performance and prevent issues.

Investigating building failures to identify causes and recommend solutions, preventing future problems.

Assessing your capital needs to help you plan for future investments and maintenance requirements.

Monitoring construction activities to ensure compliance with design specifications and quality standards.

Providing Building Equity Assessments which evaluate the condition of an asset to inform decisions for repairs and improvements and is a tool for Equity Stakeholders to provide a basis for negotiations.

Providing expert witness testimony and consulting to support your legal cases with authoritative insights.

Offering forensic architecture and engineering services to analyze and resolve building performance issues.

Evaluating the condition of your properties to inform maintenance plans and investment decisions.

Consulting That Fuels Your Impact

How We Can Help

Municipal

Mayors, department managers, city managers, city councils, redevelopment managers, towns

County

Commissioners, department managers, county councils

Institutional

Superintendents, school boards, library directors

See Your Project to a Successful Completion With

Expert Guidance
From a Full-Service
Consulting Firm.

Make Real Change

with a valuable project that addresses current and future needs.

Build Your Reputation

with the right People + Process that ensures project success.

Keep Stakeholders Happy

with a dedicated project manager to help you answer questions.

Let's Build Your Vision From the Ground Up

We've simplified our process into three phases.

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    Vision

    We meet with you to discuss your project vision and goals.

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    Strategy

    We help you define the goals, organize the resources, and take the steps necessary to get started with your project.

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    Implementation

    We guide you, support your team, and represent your community's best interests throughout the project.

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    Vision

    We meet with you to discuss your project vision and goals.

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    Strategy

    We help you define the goals, organize the resources, and take the steps necessary to get started with your project.

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    Implementation

    We guide you, support your team, and represent your community's best interests throughout the project.

We believe public officials shouldn’t be expected to navigate complex projects without support on their side of the table.

That’s why we help officials better their community by getting projects off the ground and managing them successfully to completion.

Since 2011, we’ve helped hundreds of communities bring their vision to life and have saved them headaches throughout the planning and implementation process.

Some of the clients we've worked with

"In working with the Veridus Group over the past several years I have found them to be committed to serve their client's best interest in all matters. They are critical thinkers and, as important, excellent listeners. The Veridus Group is analytical in their approach with strong attention to detail."

Ted Givens

Architect, Newfields Museum

Owner's Technical Representation

A How-To for a Smooth Transition into Your New Facility

Owner’s Technical Representation

5 Considerations when Selecting the Right Construction Delivery Method

Featured Projects

Carmel Clay Public Library

Temporary relocation saved library over $2 million in construction expenses.

Lawrenceburg Event Center & DoubleTree by Hilton

Smart change order negotiations yielded $3.5 million in savings.

Speedway Municipal Center

Adjusted delivery method saved the town council over $1 million.

Frequently Asked Questions

As an Owner's Representative, our team helps owners deliver complex projects and acts as the owner's advocate and fiduciary, overseeing the project on their behalf. This includes managing the project budget and schedule, coordinating with architects, contractors, and other stakeholders, ensuring quality control, and mitigating risks.

Our Owner's Representative team brings expertise and an innovative approach in project management, reducing the risk of delays, cost overruns, and quality issues. They also ensure that the project aligns with the owner’s goals and requirements, providing peace of mind that their investment is being well-managed.

While a Construction Manager or General Contractor is responsible for executing the project, our Owner's Representative team represents the owner's interests. The Owner's Representative provides oversight and guidance to ensure that the project aligns with the owner's objectives and remains on track in terms of budget, schedule, and quality, without being directly involved in the day-to-day construction activities.

Leave a legacy in your community.

We’d love to get to know you and your vision. Take the first step to start the conversation. No obligation, no sales tactics.