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Here's what customers are saying about Farrar Associates!
"Brown University contracted Farrar & Associates to provide pre-construction services assisting in the planning and renovating of an academic building. The focus of this plan included a design-build to HVAC, electrical, fire alarm, and ADA compliance. Farrar provided detailed construction cost estimates in the project's early planning that proved very accurate. Farrar then selected the sub-contractor workforce most suited for this challenging project. Farrar completed the project on schedule and under the construction budget. In addition to the above, the occupants–user groups are thrilled with the dramatic improvements."
- Anthony Casello, Facility Capitol Projects Director, Brown University
"In my years as a CEO and entrepreneur, I have never worked with anyone as organized as this team. The level of detail in planning and, importantly, documentation providing a road map for all the parties and their contributions to the whole is exceptional. These are complex projects, and these folks get it and know how to manage them."
- Terry Nathan, President, IYRS School of Technology & Trades
"Farrar & Associates managed this difficult project in a very efficient manner. The job was completed on time and was under budget from the original cost estimate. Not only did the final cost come below the original cost estimate, but the project included approximately $2.0 million in changes made by the university or due to unforeseen issues (mostly code issues). In the construction manager role, Farrar was diligent in "value engineering" the project, improving constructability while maintaining design intent. I would highly recommend the hiring of Farrar & Associates as the construction management team for your project."
- William B. Hall, VP for Administration, Salve Regina University
"The hallmarks of the performance of Farrar & Associates are its members of management, attention to detail, value-added engineering, the meeting of its commitments, and comprehensive communications."
- Dennis H. McNamara, Executive Vice President, Commercial Lending, BankNewport
"My experience has been that Farrar & Associates does an excellent job representing the client's best interests and works well with the design team and construction crews. The good communication coordinated by Farrar & Associates among the client, design team, and trades personnel helped to make each project a well-coordinated team effort with excellent results.
James Farrar, president of the company, is a trustworthy person of integrity. Jim is responsive to concerns and always diligent and helpful in keeping projects well within the planned budget and schedule. His approach to a budget or schedule problem is to be creative. Suggesting a reasonable solution that preserves the client's design objective, required schedule, and total budget is a challenge he embraces and handles very well."
- M. Therese Antone, RSM, Chancellor, Salve Regina University
"Jim, you have built an outstanding business due to the fact that you focus on the customer. I have always felt that Farrar & Associates would consistently deliver on value engineering, advise us correctly on critical matters, and always remain committed to top-quality construction. I have also realized that you and your staff do all this and always put the customer first."
- JLR, Residential Owner, Newport
"Jim has expertise not only as a CM but also as an owner's representative. Jim is a "good guy" in a tough business, honest, hardworking, and focused on making sure that his client's best interests are always his priority. In this competitive business environment, I feel compelled to support our local firms in any way that makes mutual sense for the firm and the client. I am always amazed at how good people stay "good" in this tough business climate. Jim Farrar and his Farrar & Associates team have figured it out. They will not compromise the professional character of their firm for the sake of getting work."
- Mark Rapoza, Assistant Vice President, Capital Projects/Facilities Planning, Providence College
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