Choosing a GC/Fire Fortification

EVENT DETAILS

Join AIA Los Angeles for an insightful Lunch & Learn presented by 30 year old veteran Monument Home Builders, a premier builder specializing in residential construction in the Palisades.  They are focused strictly on the Palisades for efficiency and cost savings.   With a reputation for quality craftsmanship and deep experience in custom and fire-rebuild projects, Monument Home Builders is committed to building better, smarter and stronger.

Whether you’re an architect, project manager, or designer, this seminar offers actionable strategies for successful project delivery and resilient construction.

Topics to Be Covered:

1. How to Choose a Contractor – What to look for when selecting a building partner. You want your builder to be competent and pliable to work well with implementing your designs
2. Understanding the Client’s Needs – Improving communication for better results.
3. Contract Types – Exploring delivery models that support design intent and cost transparency. Cost plus versus Fixed Price contracts
4. Understanding Construction Costs – Breaking down where the money goes.
5. Builders Alliance –The benefits of builder-design team collaboration.
6. Fire Mitigation Strategy –From materials to implementation, how builders manage wildfire risk.
7. Value Engineering – Keeping integrity while optimizing budgets.
8. A specific focus will be on dealing with the trauma and fear of homeowners with this new process and how to get started.

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SPEAKERS

Bruce Grant – Chief Construction Officer/Co-Founder, Monument Home Builders

Born and raised in Southern California’s San Fernando Valley, Bruce was destined to get his hands dirty. His childhood was spent immersed in creativity and innovation, fueled by long hours of tinkering with his father—a physicist and inventor—instilling in him a lifelong passion for building and problem-solving. With over 30 years of hands-on experience in the construction industry, Bruce has become synonymous with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to infuse creativity into complex design challenges. From 1996 to 2014, he served as a partner at QGI, where he helped create custom homes and estates in prestigious neighborhoods like Pacific Palisades, Brentwood, and Malibu. In 2015, Bruce launched Grant General Contracting as the sole owner, and since then, he has built and remodeled over 150 homes across West Los Angeles, the Conejo Valley, and the San Fernando Valley.

Eddie Lorin – Chief Executive Officer/Co-Founder, Monument Home Builders

A visionary in real estate, Eddie Lorin has spent over 35 years leading the investment, development, and rehabilitation of 150,000 housing units with a focus on community revitalization. His expertise spans large-scale acquisitions, distressed property transformations, and sustainable redevelopment. Through his 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the HAPI Foundation, Eddie has helped convert struggling apartment communities into thriving, vibrant neighborhoods. He has now committed to rebuilding the Palisades in an efficient, cost effective way.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

AIA CES: Submitted for Approval

1) How to read and negotiate a GC contract for Fire Rebuild
2) What are common sense fire mitigation tactics everyone can/should employ
3) Proper planning up front with entire design team will save money in the long run
4) How to mitigate inevitable changes that crop up in the middle of the job.

PARKING

Street parking is available.

*Note to all registrants: When purchasing a ticket, please double check that the address + zip code that you provide matches the billing information on the card you are using.*

Thank you to our generous sponsor!