Owner's rep through a full repositioning of a 12-unit mixed-use property. Caught $84k of duplicated scope across two trade contracts before it was billed.
Consulting that moves projects forward.
We help owners, builders and small businesses plan the work, price it honestly, and get it finished — without the guesswork.
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Practical advice, delivered by people who have done the work
Aptus works with clients who need a clear plan and a straight answer. We scope the project, identify what it should cost, and stay involved until it is delivered.
Our consultants come from construction, operations and finance backgrounds, so recommendations account for what actually happens on site — not just what looks good on paper.
A structured review of what you are planning: scope, feasibility, realistic budget and the risks nobody has priced yet.
Planning & budgeting Planning & budgetingWe turn an assessment into a plan you can bid and build from — sequencing, cost model, and a schedule that survives contact with reality.
Owner's representation Owner's representationWe sit on your side of the table for the duration — reviewing invoices, tracking change orders, and keeping the schedule honest.
Small business operations Small business operationsFor owners whose business has outgrown its processes: pricing, job costing, scheduling and the systems that hold it together.
Property due diligence Property due diligenceBefore you buy: what the building actually needs, what it will cost, and what that does to your numbers.
Claims & dispute support Claims & dispute supportDocumentation, cost analysis and clear write-ups when a project has gone sideways and you need the record straight.
How an engagement works
Every project follows the same four steps, whether it runs two weeks or two years.
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Conversation
A free call to understand the project, the constraint you are actually up against, and whether we are the right fit.
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Scope & fee
A written scope with a fixed fee. You know what you are getting and what it costs before anything starts.
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The work
Site visits, analysis and documentation, with a standing weekly check-in so nothing surprises you late.
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Handoff
A deliverable you can act on — plan, numbers, and a recommendation — plus 30 days of follow-up questions at no charge.
Recent engagements
Cost model and bid package for a first-time restaurant owner. Final construction cost landed within 3% of the modeled budget.
Condition assessments and 5-year capital plans across a small residential portfolio. Two properties were repriced; one was walked away from.
Home-Tech LLC — when the plan needs a builder
Kitchens, bathrooms, additions, whole-home remodels and ground-up construction — permit drawings through final inspection, by our own crew.
What people say
“They found money we were about to spend twice. The fee paid for itself in the first month of the project.”
“First consultant who gave me a number and then stood behind it. The budget held.”
“We stopped guessing on pricing. Six months later we actually know which jobs make money.”
Tell us about your project
Send a few details and we will come back within one business day with next steps and a ballpark range.