California Church Construction Advisors

    Should a Church Hire an Owner's Representative?

    By Min Kang, CCM|[DATE PLACEHOLDER]
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    1. What an owner's representative does

    [Placeholder: Explanation of the owner's representative role - serving as the church's dedicated advocate throughout the building process.]

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    2. Why churches specifically

    [Placeholder: Why churches face unique risks that make owner's representation especially valuable - volunteer committees, donation-funded budgets, one-time projects.]

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    3. The math: fee versus exposure

    [Placeholder: Analysis of how the cost of an owner's representative compares to the financial exposure of managing a major project without one.]

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    4. When you DON'T need one

    [Placeholder: Honest assessment of scenarios where an owner's representative may not be necessary.]

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    5. The conflict-of-interest warning

    [Placeholder: The danger of contractor-supplied or design-build-supplied owner's representatives who aren't truly independent.]

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    6. How to hire one: a checklist

    [Placeholder: A practical checklist for evaluating and selecting an independent owner's representative.]

    [Placeholder: Final concluding thoughts on making the right decision for your church. For more detail, learn about our owner's representation services

    Min Kang, CCM

    Min Kang, CCM

    [Placeholder: One-line bio about Min Kang's experience as a Certified Construction Manager and independent church advisor.]