Construction Management Services

NHS believes that in addition to building new homes it is also critically important to assist existing homeowners improve and maintain their homes. Our Construction Management Services do exactly that: support and assist homeowners seeking to repair or renovate their home. This preserves safe, attractive housing and stabilizing neighborhoods and preserving the architectural integrity of our homes and neighborhoods. Our team provides the critical link to help homeowners make the right decisions in the renovation their home. These services are available to all homeowners and homebuyers throughout the New Orleans area.

The NHS Design/Build Center's team utilizes a comprehensive process that assists in protecting the interests of homeowners and potential homeowners. Our Construction Specialists act as technical advisers to customers and coordinate the construction process from the initial feasibility study and the development of a scope of work, throughout the competitive bidding and contract process, and provide oversight until construction completion. Our process significantly reduces the risk of contractor fraud and increases the likelihood that that the job is done on time and according to specification because our Construction Specialists will not authorize any payments to the contractor without our professional inspection and the homeowner's approval. Only progress payments are made to the contractor, no up-front fees are paid before work commences.

We use the latest technology to help you:

develop a scope of work
redesign a floor-plan
work with an architect to develop a new home design
estimate total cost for budgeting and financing purposes
secure qualified contractor bids
execute a contract that protects all parties
monitor the progress and quality of work
collect important documents such as permits, inspections, warranties and lien waivers

Before & After

NHS is wrapping up renovations on a once blighted home on North Claiborne Avenue in the 7th Ward. NHS is committed to improving the availability of quality affordable housing in the New Orleans metro area.