Construction Advisory Services

How We Approach the Work

SMX approaches every engagement with the same discipline. We start by understanding the decision at hand, the constraints surrounding it, and the long-term consequences attached to it. From there, we apply experience, analysis, and judgment to help clients evaluate options and establish direction.

The form that work takes varies by client and circumstance. What does not change is the focus on clarity, alignment, and defensible decision-making. Advisory services are shaped to support the decision, not the other way around.

Advisory Capabilities

Facility Insight and Condition Evaluation

Advisory evaluation of facilities, building systems, and operational risks to support informed capital and maintenance decisions.

Long-Term Facilities Planning and LTFM Support

Guidance on long-range facilities planning, prioritization, and alignment with Long-Term Facilities Maintenance requirements and district objectives.

Capital Planning and Financial Strategy

Support for capital planning, project sequencing, cost modeling, and funding strategy evaluation to help owners understand options, tradeoffs, and long-term implications.

Procurement and Delivery Strategy

Independent guidance on delivery method selection, procurement approach, and consultant or contractor evaluation to ensure alignment with project goals and statutory requirements.

Preconstruction and Implementation Advisory

Advisory support during design and early implementation to address constructability, phasing, logistics, budget, and schedule considerations before commitments are locked in.

Construction Phase and Closeout Advisory

Independent review and guidance during construction, including evaluation of pay applications, changes, schedule impacts, and closeout considerations.

Governance, Communication, and Stakeholder Support

Preparation of board, committee, and community-facing materials to support transparency, alignment, and informed decision-making.

For Owners

For Contractors

Business Health and Performance Evaluation

Independent assessment of financial performance, organizational structure, estimating practices, and operational workflows to identify risks, inefficiencies, and decision gaps.

Pricing, Margin, and Bid Discipline

Advisory support focused on improving pricing strategy, understanding true costs, and establishing disciplined bid review and decision-making processes.

Operational Structure and Workflow Alignment

Evaluation and refinement of how work moves through the business, including scheduling, communication, accountability, and coordination between office and field.

Leadership, Roles, and Organizational Clarity

Guidance on role definition, leadership structure, and responsibility alignment to ensure the business is supported by the right people in the right positions.

Performance Measurement and Decision Support

Development and use of performance indicators to support clearer decision-making, improve visibility into results, and reinforce accountability over time.

Growth, Capacity, and Scaling Strategy

Advisory support for planning sustainable growth, evaluating capacity, and preparing the organization for expansion without sacrificing control or stability.

Ongoing Advisory and Business Oversight

Continued advisory engagement to reinforce discipline, monitor progress, and support leadership as priorities evolve and conditions change.

How Advisory Work Is Applied in Practice

SMX engagements are tailored to the decision environment. Some are short and focused, supporting a specific inflection point. Others span longer periods, providing ongoing advisory support as priorities evolve.

In all cases, the objective is the same. Help leaders make fewer, better decisions. Decisions that align priorities, control risk, and prevent unnecessary effort later.

Who This Work Is For

SMX works with both owners and contractors, applying the same advisory discipline in different contexts. Explore how advisory leadership is applied within each environment.

When important decisions are on the table, a conversation is the right place to start.