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Foundations of protection

guaranteed for projects of all tiers

Ironclad scope of work

An engineered document specifying exact materials, methods, and tolerances per trade. No gray areas, no scope creep.

Engineered cost baseline  

A hard-data cost roadmap delivered before bids go out, so you know what the project should cost

Bid leveling

Three to four bids per trade, stripped down and compared against our baseline to expose hidden profit centers.

Change order auditing

No change order is approved or paid without mathematical analysis against the original baseline.

Tiers comparison

additional protections, tailored to your project

Residential
Commercial
Estates
Institutional
Pre-signature contract redlining
Fiduciary review of the proposed agreement to strike predatory clauses and bind the scope of work as a legal exhibit.
Lien waiver protection
Unconditional lien waivers verified from every sub and supplier before any draw is released.
TI allowance optimization
Scope aligned to the lease so the tenant extracts full allowance value with no out-of-pocket overage.
Direct-to-trade procurement
Specialized materials bought straight from suppliers, bypassing markups on large system packages.
SKU-level material verification
Exact specifications locked. No substitution is paid for without our review and your written approval.
Draw control & milestone verification
Payment tied to verified completion of granular work orders, not to estimates. Eliminates front-loading.
Weekly field support
A dedicated project manager on site weekly to support your team and hold the project to the financial baseline.

CEC Reports bundle

All the essential information to secure your budget

Fiduciary Advisory Report

An independent, owner-side analysis of a project's costs, contracts, and risks — prepared solely in the owner's financial interest.

Engineered Scope of Work

Defines verified residential project requirements to reduce ambiguity, prevent scope gaps, and standardize contractor pricing.

Multi-Bid Audit

Compares contractor bids against the baseline to flag pricing gaps and inflated line items.

Contract Risk & Payment Audit

Reviews the proposed contract and payment schedule against CEC’s approved fiduciary baseline.
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The Fiduciary Standard
in Construction & Capital Protection

Independent estimating, cost-control, and pre-construction oversight for high-net-worth homeowners, commercial developers, and istitutional lenders.
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CEC in
numbers

12 years of consistent results in construction industry
250+
Projects reviewed
$45+
Budgets benchmarked
$6.8M+
Documented cost savings

Who we help

Four tiers of services, catered to all types of clients and projects goals
Residential
Whole-house remodel
ADU build
Primary suite addition
Financial and legal protection before ground is broken — shielding homeowners from retail markups, vague contracts, and hidden fees.
Commercial
Whole-house remodel
ADU build
Primary suite addition
Protection scaled to business capital — safeguarding CapEx, navigating specialized building and health codes, and shielding the property from liability.
Estates
Hillside new build
Full gut renovation
Custom estate
Pre-construction control for complex custom builds — value engineering, direct supplier procurement, and specification discipline on high-value systems.
Institutional
Mixed-use project
Commercial center
AIA draw audits
Capital protection and draw oversight for lenders, investors, and developers — payment tied to verified completion, never to estimates.

how it works

simple steps to protect your project’s budget from start
step 1

Free consultation

An introductory call to understand your scope, goals, and timeline — and to identify the right protection tier.
step 2

Discovery

Onboarding to establish your baseline scope, budget targets, and specific risk exposures.
step 3

Fiduciary Review

In-depth analysis, bid leveling, and contract redlining — conducted entirely off-site.
step 4

Reporting & Oversight

Clear reports, live budget updates, and direct advisory support, 
so every decision is made on data.
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CEC  in numbers

12 years of consistent results in construction industry

100% Transparency

We identify inflated trade pricing, hidden markups, and unnecessary budget bloat. Every recommendation is tied to documented scope and current market pricing.

Zero conflict
of interest

CEC accepts no kickbacks, no referral commissions, and no hidden supplier incentives. Our only financial obligation is to the owner.

Ironclad
Baseline

Before bids are approved, we establish exactly what your project should realistically cost based on current Southern Nevada market data.

our results

Success stories we share with our clients

$35,000

Recovered in hidden GC margins prior to contract signing
Residential remodel
$450,000

$85,000

Saved on HVAC engineering and framing execution without sacrificing design intent
Commercial build-out
$1,200,000

$6,500,000

Integrated luxury fenestration and delivered the full pre-construction structural estimate
Custom estate
$6,500,000

$150,000

Prevented in front-loaded billing risks by providing institutional draw oversight
Multi-family development
$22,000,000
our experience on your side of the table

Meet the founder

Rick Rodrigo

Founder & Principal
Rick Rodrigo founded CEC to give property owners independent, owner-side oversight of construction costs — the scrutiny most owners only get after money has already been lost. His focus is the pre-construction phase, where the largest financial risks are set: estimating, bid leveling, value engineering, and contract review. Rick helps owner-builders, businesses, and lenders keep control of their capital, question inflated pricing, and tie every payment to verified work.
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Frequently asked questions

Everything else you need to know before we begin
Do I need CEC if I already have a contractor?
Yes. CEC provides independent owner-side protection before major decisions are finalized.
When should I contact CEC?
Before signing contracts, approving bids, releasing payments, or accepting major change orders.
How does CEC pricing work?
We intentionally use a flat-fee structure instead of percentage-based pricing to keep our incentives aligned with protecting you — not escalating project costs.

Act now

Most expensive construction problems begin before construction starts. Get an independent estimate first to secure your budget.
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Edge Consulting

Independent construction protection for Las Vegas & Clark County property owners
Las Vegas & Clark County, Nevada
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