John’s firm did two major projects for us in Tiburon and San Francisco, CA. His unique Value Engineering (costing) process helped us “stop the dominoes from falling”, as he puts it, making sure we hit our target budget. His costing systems guided the design process all along, which made both projects big wins for us.

Since our first project together 20 years ago, John and his team have been invaluable. John’s incredible breadth of knowledge and tactful guidance have helped me avoid many problems and pitfalls. I simply could not have done it without him.

My project hit some serious snags resulting in a complete work stoppage. With no idea what to do next and many sleepless nights, I engaged John for assistance. He quickly identified the issues, provided new ways to think about the project and put together a plan to get us back on track. His process was straightforward and he used 3D technology to eliminate guesswork and save considerable time and money. I actually started sleeping again and the project was a success!

John's breadth and depth of knowledge is incredible, as is his capacity for identifying all the most important factors and giving us timely advice in our decisions. I especially appreciate how he helped us prioritize projects based on investment value. Thank you, John!

John has helped me buy many properties in CA, NC, and GA. His ability to spot opportunities, name the challenges, and guide me through the many reports was far beyond any help I ever received from an architect, contractor or home inspector. I walk away with a detailed spreadsheet of must-do, should-do, and nice-to-have repairs and improvements. His knowledge and expertise is unparalleled–I know I can count on him.

John tirelessly seeks out ways to provide efficiency, transparency and advocacy for our clients. I work with the systems he designs and roll out the software he develops. As the primary end user for all those years, I can tell you–they just work.