#386 - Grant Bowen, CEO & Founder of Peak Projects an Owner's Representative Company

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by CEO & Founder of Peak Projects, Grant Bowen, to discuss how clients can have a successful project, Grant’s background; the role of an owner’s representative throughout design and construction; working with clients and different professionals; construction costs; fees; different project types; and more. https://www.peakprojects.com/ (00:00) Introduction (07:54) Peak Projects (26:35) The role of an owner’s representative (33:50) Client onboarding (44:58) Role during the design process (01:03:17) Fees (01:11:05) Working with clients & other professionals (01:20:57) Construction costs (01:26:57) Advice for clients (01:30:02) Thoughts on the design-build model (01:32:32) Becoming an owner’s representative (01:44:42) Favorite building Office: https://www.famearchitects.com/ This episode is supported by: • Programa: https://bit.ly/3osIB8B • SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3p9VbF5 • APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/2U6xFdR • SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/32q6b7M Connect: #secondstudiopod • WEBSITE: https://www.secondstudiopod.com/ • INSTAGRAM:   / secondstudiopod   • FACEBOOK:   / secondstudiopod   • CALL/TEXT your suggestions and questions to 213-222-6950 About: The Second Studio is an explicit podcast about design, architecture, and the everyday. Hosted by Architects David Lee and Marina Bourderonnet, it features different creative professionals in unscripted and long-format interviews with thoughtful takes and personal discussions. Honesty and humor are used to cover a wide array of subjects. Episode Types: • GUEST INTERVIEWS: Interviews with leading professionals • PROJECT COMPANION: Tips for clients • FELLOW DESIGNER: Tips for designers • DESIGN REVIEWS: Review of buildings and other projects • AFTER HOURS: Casual conversations