Project planning
Turn your ideas into a clearer scope so you can have productive conversations with designers and contractors.
- Scope and priority review
- Budget and sequencing discussions
- Questions to resolve before bidding
Santa Cruz, California
Your project.
Your investment.
Your advocate.
Experienced construction guidance for homeowners. Make informed decisions, choose the right contractor, and move your project forward with confidence.
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A little clarity goes a long way
Big decisions.
Experienced guidance.
Whether you’re considering a remodel or already reviewing bids, understand what you’re agreeing to before moving forward.
Bid & contractor review
Look beyond the bottom number. Understand differences in scope, allowances, exclusions, and the contractor’s approach.
- Side-by-side proposal comparison
- Scope gaps and unclear allowances
- Contractor interview preparation
Homeowner representation
Have an experienced construction perspective in your corner when questions and decisions come up.
- Project meeting support
- Change-order scope discussions
- Progress and next-step conversations
THOUGHTFUL PLANNING. SOLID FOUNDATIONS.
Meet your consultant
Advice grounded in
the work itself.
I’m Brock Fossum. My background is in general contracting, carpentry, and managing subcontractors on residential projects.
I know how many decisions sit between an idea and a finished home. My consulting approach brings a practical builder’s perspective to those decisions—helping you ask better questions, understand your options, and advocate for your project.
Brock FossumFounder · Construction Consultant · Santa Cruz
How we work together
A clear path forward.
01
Tell me about your project.
Share your goals, where you are in the process, and the decisions you need help making.
02
Define the right support.
We agree on the scope of consulting, deliverables, and fees before work begins.
03
Move forward informed.
Get practical guidance tailored to your project, from an early planning review to ongoing representation.
When should I bring in a construction consultant?
Early planning and bid review are useful starting points. You can also seek help when proposals are hard to compare, the scope changes, or you need another construction perspective on a decision.
Is consulting the same as hiring a general contractor?
Consulting supports your decisions as the homeowner. Construction contracting is a separate service and agreement. The consulting scope will clarify responsibilities before work begins.
How are consulting fees determined?
Fees depend on the agreed scope and level of involvement. We discuss the project and confirm the fee arrangement before any consulting work starts.
Let’s get your project moving
A better project starts
with a conversation.
What are you planning—and where could you use a clearer picture?
Serving homeowners in Santa Cruz
and surrounding communities.
Prefer to text? Send Brock a message ↗
Call Brock: 831-818-9393 ↗brock@elwoodconstructionconsulting.com ↗