HOA and condo boards
Board members carry fiduciary responsibility for projects most of them have never run before. We give you recommendations you can stand behind in front of owners, and we manage the work so volunteers don't have to.
Construction management · Project management
Major repairs, managed on the owner's side.
We plan, bid and oversee capital repair projects on existing multifamily buildings from 10 to 500 units. Boards, property managers and owners get an experienced construction manager watching the budget, the schedule and the contractor.
- Owner's RepresentativeConstruction & project management
- Certified Construction ManagerCCM
- California General Contractor LicenseCSLB #1082091
- Washington General Contractor LicenseLNI #HOACOCC807PK
Who we work for
You own the building. We make sure the project works for you.
Property managers
A major capital project can take over a manager's week. We handle contractor coordination, schedule tracking and pay applications, and keep you and your board informed.
Building owners and developers
For apartment owners and developers, we act as your representative through planning, bidding and construction, with the same focus on cost, time and risk.
What we do
We manage all types of building repairs
We serve as construction manager and project manager from first evaluation to final closeout, bringing insight, guidance and education through every stage of a complex project.
Our services
- Pre-construction planningCondition review, priorities
- Project scope definitionWhat gets fixed, and how
- Design and engineering coordinationArchitects, engineers, consultants
- Competitive bidding and analysisApples-to-apples bid review
- Project budgeting and loan fundingBudgets, assessments, lenders
- Contractor negotiationsPrice, terms and schedule
- Construction observation and managementPeriodic site visits through closeout
- Construction defect project managementSupport for legal matters
Project types
- Repiping and water linesSupply, drain and service lines
- Roofing and waterproofingRoofs, decks, below-grade
- Building envelope repairsPainting, sealants, siding, windows
- Balcony repairsIncluding SB 326 repairs
- Concrete and parking structuresSpalling and structural repair
- Seismic retrofittingEarthquake safety upgrades
- Pool deck and beautificationCommon areas and interiors
- Landscape and groundsSite and hardscape
A note on design and engineering. HCC is a construction and project management firm. Your project may require a discipline-specific engineer or a specialty architect. HCC helps the Association select the right design professionals and specialty consultants. Depending on the project, these professionals contract directly with the Association or are sub-consulted through HCC.
New · HCC Board Portal
Real-time project status for your board and committee.
HCC can set up a secure Board Portal for your project. Board and committee members sign in to see where the project stands today, without waiting for the next meeting or searching through email.
The portal is available on HCC projects as an optional add-on. Because every project is unique, an additional fee may apply depending on the project's size, length and reporting needs. We'll talk through what fits your project before anything is set up.
- DashboardWhat's done, what's next, and who the project is waiting on.
- TimelineEvery step from planning to warranty, with projected dates.
- Decisions and historyEach board decision and meeting outcome, dated and on the record.
- Action itemsOpen items for the board, committee and HCC, sorted by due date.
- DocumentsAgreements, bid package, reports and meeting files in one place.
- MessagesProject email kept with the record, so nothing gets lost.
The demo uses a fictional sample project. Every Board Portal is set up around its project, so the sections and layout your board sees may differ, depending on your community's needs and the type and demands of the project.
Cypress Landing HOABalcony & envelope repairs · Phase 1 in construction
Current stepConstruction
Waiting on board2 items
Next meetingNov 4
DecisionBoard approved the revised balcony detail
Waiting onBoard signature on a change order
DocumentMonthly site report filed
Our approach
Three things every project puts at risk
As your project manager we look out for your interests and the interests of your ownership, acting as an extension of your team.
Money
Major capital projects cost significant money. We report budget status every month and use our lender relationships to help identify financing options.
Time
Delays hit residents hardest. We monitor progress, enforce the construction schedule and give frequent updates on timing and resident impacts.
Risk
We apply construction management expertise to reduce financial and schedule risk, and we hold contractors accountable to their contracts.
How a project runs with us
Assess
Review conditions, reports and reserve studies, and define what really needs to be done.
Plan and budget
Coordinate the design team, build a realistic budget and work out how to fund it.
Bid and negotiate
Invite qualified contractors, compare bids on equal terms and negotiate the contract.
Oversee construction
Site observation, schedule enforcement, change order and pay application review, and monthly reports.
Close out
Punch list, warranties, final accounting and a complete record turned over to you.
What clients say
From boards, managers and developers
“In my three years of working closely with Ryan, I relied totally on his honesty and direct responses to my numerous questions and suggestions. He knows his business, works collaboratively with his clients and effectively produces excellent results.”Painting & Sealants ProjectCarol, Board President
“Ryan Eck proved to be an effective and efficient manager .... [his]...expertise and cool disposition resulted in being able to negotiate with multiple contractors in a professional non threatening manner and ensure that the projects were progressing satisfactorily.”Repiping ProjectEd, Director
“I had the pleasure of working with Ryan a couple years ago as a client. He is extremely professional, hard working, honest and has strong expertise and knowledge of the HOA industry. I highly recommend his services.”Parking Structure RepairDiane, Contractor
“Ryan and his staff are highly recommended, trustworthy and can help you.”Spalling Repair ProjectDee-Dee, Director
“Construction management in the HOA arena is a highly specialized, niche skillset within the construction management profession that few individuals or companies possess. Having personally worked with Ryan on large, overwhelmingly complex HOA capital improvement projects, I have yet to meet any other company that has the success rate that HOA Construction Consultants enjoys.”DeveloperEric, Developer
Leadership
Experienced leadership, directly involved in your project
Ryan and Ed lead the firm and stay hands-on with every engagement. They are supported by staff members who help with project coordination, documentation and client communication.
Ryan Eck, PE, CCM
PresidentRyan leads the firm. A Professional Engineer licensed in Oregon and a Certified Construction Manager, he has more than 24 years in construction management, most of it serving HOAs and condominium associations.
Ed Gibbons, GC
Project DirectorEd leads project operations. A licensed California contractor with more than 25 years of experience, he keeps contractors, schedules and job-site issues on track.
Questions
Common questions from boards and owners
Why does our board need a project manager?
Board members have a fiduciary responsibility to their owners. On a major project, that means bringing in professionals to provide recommendations, guidance and management. A project manager reduces the risk you carry as a board member.
Can we afford a project manager?
Mismanaging a large project can be very costly. On most capital improvement projects, a project manager's fee is a small percentage of the construction cost, and an experienced one can largely pay for themselves through savings and contractor accountability.
Do you only work with HOAs?
No. Most of our work is with HOA and condo boards, but we also represent property managers, apartment owners and developers on capital repair projects.
Can HCC handle the entire project, including the construction?
Yes, in some cases. Most clients hire us as their owner's representative, but HCC is also a licensed general contractor in California and Washington. When an owner prefers one firm responsible from start to finish, we can serve as a construction manager at-risk, delivering the construction under a cost-plus agreement: the owner pays the project costs plus an agreed fee, with transparent pricing on major subcontracts. When we manage competitive bidding for an owner, HCC never bids on that work itself. The terms of this arrangement, including pricing and reporting, are negotiated for each project.
Where do you work?
We work in California and Washington, from offices in Burbank and Vancouver.
Can you help with SB 326 balcony repairs?
Yes. California's SB 326 requires associations to have balconies, decks and other elevated exterior elements inspected by a licensed architect or structural engineer. Once the inspection report identifies needed repairs, we manage the repair project from scope and bidding through construction and closeout.
What happens in the free consultation?
We talk through your building, the problem you're facing and where you are in the process, then tell you what kind of help makes sense. There's no cost or obligation.
Contact
Tell us about your building
Call either office or send a note. We'll get back to you to set up a free consultation.