Cass District Library – New Edwardsburg Branch
Owner’s rep guidance through design, construction, and closeout for a new community library branch.
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leadership service for owners who want confidence and control.
What Is an Owner’s Representative?
The Barton Group serves as your Owner’s Advocate —a trusted advisor dedicated to protecting your investment from concept through completion in Southwest Michigan. We provide independent oversight, coordinate design and construction teams, and help owners make informed decisions at every stage. Our role is to keep your project aligned with your vision, budget, and timeline—without replacing your architect or contractor. We also bridge adjacent services like pre-construction planning and program management so execution follows a solid plan.
- ✓ Start-to-finish leadership: from visioning and due diligence through pre-construction , procurement, construction, and closeout.
- ✓ Budget & schedule control: transparent reporting, early risk identification, and proactive issue management keep decisions clear.
- ✓ Design & contractor alignment: we coordinate partners so every scope, submittal, and pay app supports your goals.
- ✓ Owner advocacy: we manage details, communication, and documentation so you can focus on running your organization.
Many clients retain The Barton Group for comprehensive Owner’s Representative services —supporting every phase of development. Others engage us à la carte for targeted milestones or challenges, or pair OR with program management to standardize delivery across multiple projects.
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How We Deliver Results
Acting as your advocate and trusted advisor, The Barton Group provides the clarity and structure needed to move projects forward with confidence. Our framework centers on proactive guidance, transparent communication, and steady leadership from start to finish. We apply these principles across every project—from Pre-Construction Planning to Program Management and Move & Transition Management.
1. Plan Intentionally
We guide owners through early planning decisions—helping define priorities, establish realistic budgets and schedules, and align the right partners before work begins. This stage integrates insights from our Due Diligence process to set a solid foundation for every project.
2. Manage Proactively
Throughout design and construction, we provide independent oversight and coordination—facilitating communication and ensuring decisions stay consistent with your goals. Learn how this approach extends into our Program Management services for multi-site or phased projects.
3. Deliver Confidently
As your project nears completion, we help ensure quality, accountability, and a smooth transition. Our Move & Transition Management process coordinates the final handoff so you can occupy your new space knowing your investment was well protected.
Featured Work
Every project is unique — but our role stays the same: to serve as a trusted advocate for the owner, offering insight, coordination, and accountability from start to finish.
Dowagiac Fire Department & Public Works
Advisory and coordination support for municipal expansion and shared-use facilities.
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Paw Paw Public Schools
Owner advocacy and program management during district-wide facility improvement planning.
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Three Rivers Courthouse
Consultant to the owner for project oversight, coordination, and stakeholder communication.
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As your Owner’s Representative, we manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk on your behalf—start to closeout. Explore outcomes on our Projects page.
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We are Woman Owned.
Serving our community for 30+ years.
Over 100 years of experience.
Why Choose Us
As your Owner’s Representative in Southwest Michigan, The Barton Group acts as your advocate from concept through completion — protecting your interests at every step. We provide independent oversight, strategic guidance, and experienced coordination that help owners make confident, informed decisions while keeping teams accountable and aligned.
- ✓ Owner-first approach — we represent your interests, not the contractor’s.
- ✓ Transparent communication — clear updates and honest reporting from concept through completion.
- ✓ Experienced insight — more than three decades of successful construction consulting and project leadership across municipal, education, healthcare, and commercial sectors.
- ✓ Collaborative coordination — bridging owners, architects, and contractors to keep everyone aligned and accountable.
Learn more about our full range of services , including Due Diligence and Pre-Construction Planning — all designed to protect your investment and deliver confidence from day one.
