Contract Manager's estimates of costs were grossly understated. Bids for unchanged scope of work were accepted for more than the original projection for that item of work. Bids were not obtained for significant items of originally planned work. The Contractor's actions/inaction substantially increased costs of the project. The increases were not disclosed until a significant amount of the work had been completed. The impact of the Contract Manager's failures was an almost doubling of the cost of the originally planned work.
Description of Work: Design services for demolition and building of new residence. Pre-construction services for the project. Providing detailed line item estimates of costs for each item of work to be performed by subcontractors. Construction management of the project including obtaining of subcontract bids, awarding bids, providing daily project management on the site, management of subcontract scheduling and performance, management of changes, management of cost controls and overall scheduling and quality control.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0
$2,000,000
Response from Fokine Construction Services / Christian Fokine
We are greatly dismayed to read these comments by Member. We have put our heart and soul into renovating this 6,000 + sqft home and their 800 + sqft live-in garage. We are very proud of the design, workmanship and management practices taken to make this a successful project. We never pursued any work without instructions from Owner to do so. When we suggested ways to reduce cost they were rejected and ignored by the client. We have been in business for over 30 years and have had very few disgruntled customers. We rely on our reputation and the loyalty of past home owners. We are known for our Honesty, creativity, financial transparency, and high standards of workmanship. We have an extensive list of satisfied clients available to qualified inquires. I regret that this individual feels this way, however I do wish them many happy and healthy years in their beautiful waterfront home.
Contact information
21 N Ferry Road PO Box 477, Shelter Island, NY 11964
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Fokine Construction Services / Christian Fokine is currently rated 1 overall out of 5.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fokine Construction Services / Christian Fokine accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Fokine Construction Services / Christian Fokine offers free project estimates.
Yes, Fokine Construction Services / Christian Fokine offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Fokine Construction Services / Christian Fokine does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Fokine Construction Services / Christian Fokine offers emergency services.
No, Fokine Construction Services / Christian Fokine does not offer warranties.
Fokine Construction Services / Christian Fokine offers the following services: Design. Renovations. New Construction. All phases of residential building
Contact information
21 N Ferry Road PO Box 477, Shelter Island, NY 11964