Expertly managing your project with seemless coordination from concept to completion.
REQUEST FREE CONSULTATIONwhy choose Frontline
Seemless project management by local North American experts.
Prevent overcharging and mismanagement.
We will help you reduce costs while delivering a high-quality luxury home that perfectly aligns with your vision.
Experience a flawless and enjoyable building journey.
Ensure peace of mind from the start—
Experience expert oversight
Frontline Construction Advisors is a project management and owner’s representative service led by industry experts, specializing in new luxury builds in Costa Rica. We act as your dedicated advocate, bridging the gap between you and all consultants and contractors to ensure you receive fair, transparent agreements.
And the best part? We offer a payment option where we’re only compensated if we save you money.
Worried that the architects and builders are all paid based upon a percentage of the construction costs?
Cut your construction costs
We know all the tricks-of-the-trade that cause unpleasant cost overruns and change-orders. We will help you avoid those hidden landmines.
Looking for a reliable partner to protect you from inflated costs while delivering a high-quality, luxurious home?
Avoid being misled
Things can easily get lost in translation. Rest easy knowing that you have a team on your side accurately communicating your wishes and intentions.
Frustrated by the uneven playing field caused by cultural and language barriers?
Keep it enjoyable
This home is a big deal for you and your family. We make sure that the build is fun and does not become a headache for you.
WHAT WE DO
We are your trusted partner, ensuring your vision turns into reality
At Frontline Construction Advisors, we take care of every detail, from wrapping up the house design and securing competitive construction bids to selecting the finest materials and contractors and providing daily oversight of the actual construction. We ensure every stage of the process runs smoothly and to the highest standards.
What makes us different is our commitment to your savings: unlike others, we offer a payment option where we’re only compensated if we save you money.
Our priority is safeguarding your interests, not increasing project expenses.
how to get started
3 steps to simplify and safeguard your entire building process
01 | Request a call
Tell us about your vision so we can bring you and your family’s dream home to life.
02 | Sign a straight-forward advisory agreement
Clearly specifying our scope of work and that we get paid only on the savings that we create for you.
03 | Be delighted
We exceed expectations with flawless service, precision, clarity, and unmatched savings—all without compromising on quality.
How does the service work?
Our proprietary Construction Optimization methodology
We work with your architects to optimize the design efficiency.
With decades of experience, we collaborate closely with your architect to optimize your design for construction efficiency and cost- effectiveness.
We manage the construction bidding process and strive to secure you a guaranteed fixed price.
Together our team has participated in real estate projects worth billions of dollars. Given that experience and know-how, we are uniquely able to secure you the very lowest prices available in the marketplace today.
LET'S CHATWe are your local boots-on-the-ground overseeing the build.
We live and work in Costa Rica. We are ready, willing, and able to stand in your shoes to oversee every aspect of the build to make sure that things happen on-time, and on-budget.
You keep enjoying your life, stopping by now and then to see and enjoy the progress.
With us handling the details, you can stay focused on what truly matters—enjoying your life, friends, and family. We’ll keep you updated every step of the way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are responses to frequently asked questions about our owner’s representation services.
How does the service work?
Firstly, we collaborate with your architect to ensure that your design intent is fully realized, with no wasted space or resources. We then secure a guaranteed fixed price from a qualified and reputable general contractor, protecting you from cost overruns by getting several quotes and entering into budget negotiations before picking the best GC for you build. Finally, we provide full oversight from start to finish, ensuring that every detail of the construction is executed to the highest standard, resulting in a home that perfectly matches your vision.
How do you generate these outsized savings?
Our combined decades of industry experience, negotiations with providers, design efficiency overview coupled with an exclusive cost-saving arrangement with Pedregal Construction for essential materials like concrete aggregate, concrete block, and infrastructure work, allow us to offer savings that others simply cannot. These strategic partnerships and our expert management ensure that those savings are passed directly on to you, without compromising quality.
You only get paid if you save me money?
Yes. Unlike other owner’s representatives, architects or builders who are compensated based on a percentage of construction costs (and therefore may benefit from increased costs), we only get paid based on the savings we generate for you. Additionally, we share in any cost overruns, should they occur, aligning our interests directly with yours.
What do you mean by “boots on the ground”?
By “boots on the ground,” we mean having a dedicated team of local experts who live and work in Guanacaste. They are fully immersed in the region, serving as your eyes and ears throughout the construction process. This local presence allows us to constantly monitor the project, ensuring the right materials are used, timelines are adhered to, and every finish is applied with precision and attention to detail.
What are some of the pitfalls that you can help us avoid?
We help you avoid common pitfalls such as scope creep (where the project grows beyond its original plan), selecting the wrong materials, miscommunication due to language and cultural barriers, and delays from the relaxed “Tico Time” approach to scheduling. Additionally, we help prevent budget overruns and ensure that every aspect of the build is executed with the highest level of professionalism and care.
When does Frontline come into the process?
Ideally, we step in after you’ve had the home designed and obtained at least one construction bid. This allows us to review the plans, ensure the accuracy of the bids, and begin managing the process to optimize costs and timelines moving forward.
How long does the building process take?
Figure 4-6 months to get to construction permits and 18-24 months from there, depending on the size of the home.
What is a challenge that I likely haven’t thought of?
Maintaining your privacy. One challenge many clients are unaware of is moving funds into Costa Rica for the build. The country’s strict banking regulations require extensive “know-your-client” documentation, including personal ID, tax returns, and bank statements. Understandably, many clients are uncomfortable sharing such sensitive information with a foreign government.
To solve this problem for you, we have established a proprietary “Construction Disbursement Escrow” with a respected U.S.-based escrow company. This service manages your payments and significantly reduces intrusive documentation requirements.
What are you waiting for?
Forget about the cultural complexities, hidden costs, and inflated prices. With our team of trusted experts on the ground, you can rest assured your project is being managed with transparency and integrity—experience ‘Construction, Simplified,’ without the worry.