He also has a considerable expertise in sensitive renovation projects and in the adaptive re-use of historical structures. He is considered an expert in forward planning, finance, entitlements, public/private partnerships, project delivery methodologies, and community-based participatory planning: all critical to success in today’s complex political and economic environments. Roger’s extensive, successful involvement in virtually all aspects of real estate development, project finance, and construction provides Griffin Structures with specialized expertise in both the conceptualization and realization of complex and challenging projects. To date, the companies have been directly responsible for the completion of over $3 billion in regional, national and international projected. He subsequently formed Griffin Advisors, Inc., and Griffin Structures, Inc., which along with Griffin Realty Corporation were integrated into the Griffin Holdings organization. In 1981, Roger formed Griffin Realty Corporation, which has developed a number of significant and successful commercial real estate projects throughout Northern and Southern California and Nevada. Upon relocating to California in 1977, he served as Director of Realty Development for Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company. Arch.), Roger joined the family construction business in Pennsylvania. Arch.) and the Urban Planning Program at the Accademia di Belli Arti a Firenze, Italy (M. Results, not promises, are the foundation of our reputation.įollowing his completion of the Architecture program at Syracuse University (B. We serve as a project partner through all phases of project development, an advocate for our clients. Griffin specializes in Owner Representation.

Griffin embraces innovation and emerging materials, processes and practices to deliver facilities that serve our clients and their communities today and well into the future. Since then, we have managed the delivery of dozens of LEED-certified projects. Sustainability and InnovationĪs an early proponent of sustainable building practices, Griffin managed the delivery of Orange County’s first Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum® project, the Environment Nature Center in Newport Beach. Having delivered many projects for public and private clients, Griffin understands the complexities of planning and delivering projects in political environments as well as the procedural and contractual requirements for public and private sector projects. We manage risk to ensure the responsible use of public and private funds, allowing clients to continue to focus resources on providing services in their communities. Griffin represents public and private sector clients, serving as an extension of staff to guide and monitor projects from conception through completion. This knowledge and experience bring valuable perspective and unique understanding to each project. Our team includes professionals with backgrounds in construction management, general contracting, estimating and budgeting, inspection, architecture, landscape architecture, and sustainability. Griffin provides complete design management and construction management services. Griffin achieves each client’s specific goals and objectives for each project by providing a single point of responsibility, accountability and coordination acting as an extension of client staff. Program ManagementĪs Program Managers, we are responsible for managing all phases of design and construction from initial needs assessment, planning, budgeting, cost estimating and scheduling through design, bid and award to construction, occupancy and beyond. Whether it’s assessing future space requirements, developing master plans and phasing plans, analyzing the cost and scope of renovating versus new construction, or providing delivery method consultation, we set up projects for success. Our Strategic Services division is solely dedicated to assisting clients with initial planning services.

Griffin’s team of experienced professionals has the technical knowledge and expertise to provide comprehensive leadership throughout the entire process. Planning and executing delivery of new facilities can be a challenging and intimidating task. For nearly four decades, Griffin has worked alongside its clients, ensuring their visions are realized.

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