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Risk Management & Consulting Services

  • Project Feasibility & Cost Review Reports (analysis on a case-by-case basis)
  • Acquisition or verification of contractor liability & course of construction insurance
  • Licensing verification for contractors & subcontractors
  • Contract & permit/job card reviews (verifying validity of inspections signed-off by building department)
  • Line-item budget reviews & recommendations
  • Subcontractor & supplier direct payment reviews
  • Full Bookkeeping & Accounting Consulting Services available upon request
  • Review & maintenance of back-up documents included but not limited to contracts, subcontracts, invoices, preliminary notices, lien waivers & releases
  • Draw management services coordinated with inspections for lenders
  • Site inspection reports & job photos
  • Mediation services (for disputes between contractor & client)
  • Review & consulting on problem projects (on a case-by-case basis)
  • Loan packaging & referral for funding on commercial building & multi-housing renovation projects
  • In Sacramento area only, Project Management Services

Gloria Manchester
President & Risk Manager BIO

  • Licensed as a General Contractor in CA (currently inactive status)
  • Consulted with a major title companies to develop a funds control product
  • Provided risk management services to Fortune 500 companies
  • Co-developed a computer application for a national inspection network
  • Managed in-house operations for the inspection services
  • Served on the board of a major construction industry association
  • Served on CA License Board as a committee head to stop unlicensed contracting
  • Certified as a Business Coach to contractors
  • Certified as a Personality Science and Sales Trainer with Color Code®
  • Speaker for industry groups on using risk management as an alternative or addition to bonding
  • Founder & CFO for several companies including founder & director of a nonprofit organization