Working with Perla has been a life saver!
We’re a small biotech company and bought a building that required a significant amount of improvements. Most of the building was demolished except the unique triangular shape and its structure of steel and glass. No one in our team had enough knowledge in construction to manage such a big renovation project.
Perla managed the project from start to finish. She helped us select the general contractor and saved us a lot of money in doing so. She made sure all contracts were correct, was on the jobsite every week despite our San Diego location, and she handled all issues directly with the concerned parties. She also made sure all invoices/credits were accurate.
Perla’s knowledge of the construction industry is absolutely amazing. From AIA contracts to the smallest details of construction, Perla knew it all. Hiring S.L. Leonard & Associates was the best decision we made. Perla sheltered us from all the stress that comes with such a project. I would recommend the firm and particularly Perla to anyone who has a construction project but no experience.
Working with S. L. Leonard & Associates worked out extremely well and was a great investment. Sean helped us assemble the right team, which was key, because we had limited knowledge about vendors. He cut time and risk from the equation by bringing the right players together. He also coached us through the entitlement process and helped us pace the project because it was funded by a capital campaign.Perla was fantastic, very knowledgeable all the way down to the details, and she was able to resolve any conflicts equitably. She and Sean were able to interpret technical and regulatory information into language that we could understand. She and Sean knew when to pressure vendors and our team to keep the project moving on time and on budget.
