Services
Stewardship for landmark buildings.
Landmark Stewardship Partners represents owners in the planning, procurement and commercial administration of building rehabilitation and construction projects. The practice manages budgets, schedules, contractor procurement and project reporting, and prepares building documentation, preservation application materials and capital plans. Assignments extend from acquisition due diligence through construction, closeout and ongoing preservation advisory.
Services are defined around the building, the available documents, the project stage and the decisions ahead. Reports and project documentation support scope, cost, schedule, board approvals and communication with the project team and relevant authorities.
Jeremy Edwards, Founder, established the practice after directing the Woolworth Building facade restoration from investigation through closeout. The National Historic Landmark project extended across 57 scaffold drops and was featured in The Architect's Newspaper.
Categories of Work and Services
Building Exteriors and Historic Preservation
Development and Construction Management
Historic Documentation and Regulatory Services
Development and Capital Planning
Building Exteriors and Historic Preservation
01
Exterior Conditions and Reports
LSP documents observable exterior conditions for owners, purchasers and property managers preparing for acquisition, maintenance or rehabilitation. The practice prepares photographic inventories, reviews existing reports and records the condition of accessible building elements. Deliverables establish an information baseline, distinguish observations from specialist findings and identify questions for further investigation by the project team.
- Exterior Photographic Surveys and Existing Conditions Documentation
- Pre-Design Exterior Documentation
- Pre-Acquisition and Property Due Diligence Review
- Building Enclosure Owner Advisory
- FISP Owner Advisory
02
Exterior Rehabilitation and Restoration
LSP plans exterior rehabilitation programs and manages their budgets, procurement and commercial administration for building owners. The practice reviews contractor qualifications, compares bids and tracks owner decisions, construction commitments and completion requirements against the project team's documents. Assignments extend from program planning through construction reporting, commercial closeout and warranty follow-up.
- Rehabilitation Program and Budget Planning
- Drawing and Specification Procurement Review
- Bidding and Contractor Qualification Review
- Owner's Construction Representation
- Mockup Review and Owner Acceptance Assistance
- Project Closeout and Warranty Administration
03
Roofing, Windows and Waterproofing
LSP documents accessible roofing, window and waterproofing conditions and organizes projects addressing reported water entry and planned replacement. The practice reviews existing reports, prepares photographic inventories and coordinates procurement, site access and repair sequencing around specialist recommendations. Owners receive documented concerns, questions for technical investigation and schedules for purchasing and execution.
- Roofing and Waterproofing Condition Inventories
- Window Rehabilitation Owner Advisory
- Parapet, Cornice and Flashing Documentation
- Envelope Procurement and Schedule Planning
- Water Infiltration Documentation
04
Historic Building Restoration
LSP organizes historic restoration projects around the property's architectural character, significant materials and previous alterations. The practice reviews historical information, establishes restoration objectives with ownership and coordinates budgets, specialist requirements and procurement priorities. Assignments connect preservation requirements with project planning, adaptive reuse considerations and the documentation needed by the appointed project team.
- Historic Restoration Owner Advisory
- Landmark Application Assistance
- Adaptive Reuse Owner Advisory
- Historic Property Portfolio Planning
05
Historic Preservation
LSP manages continuing preservation programs for historic property owners, boards and institutions. The practice reviews historical and project documentation, coordinates agreed maintenance activities, researches grants and prepares owner reports. Annual advisory assignments translate specialist recommendations into maintenance calendars, expenditure priorities and scheduled follow-up, providing a consistent framework for care between major restoration campaigns.
- Preservation Maintenance Programs
- Preservation Grant Research and Applications
- Board and Property Manager Advisory
- Annual Preservation Advisory
06
New Building Enclosures
LSP manages commercial procurement and reporting for new building enclosure packages, including facades, glazing, roofing and waterproofing. The practice reviews budgets, bid inclusions and exclusions, submission milestones and turnover requirements against the design team's documents. Assignments coordinate mockup and testing appointments, record specialist results and track outstanding commercial commitments through completion.
- Enclosure Procurement and Budget Planning
- Facade and Glazing Procurement Review
- Roofing and Waterproofing Project Review
- Mockup and Testing Program Management
- Construction, Turnover and Warranty Review
Development and Construction Management
07
Owner's Representation
LSP represents owners and developers in project planning, procurement and commercial administration. The practice manages budgets, schedules, consultant selection, contractor procurement and project reporting within agreed decision authority. Assignments coordinate ownership objectives, construction commitments, site access and outstanding decisions across rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, occupied building and capital improvement programs.
- Development and Capital Project Management
- Consultant Selection and Performance Management
- Contractor Procurement and Owner Decision Management
- Occupied Building, Multifamily and Adaptive Reuse Project Management
- Capital Improvement and Portfolio Program Management
- On-Call Owner's Representation
08
Preconstruction and Procurement
LSP prepares construction budgets, coordinates bid solicitation and reviews contractor qualifications for owners approaching contract award. The practice compares scope, quantities, allowances, exclusions and pricing against available project documents. Services include bid leveling, commercial negotiations and procurement scheduling, giving ownership a documented basis for contractor selection, award decisions and project startup.
- Preconstruction Budget and Cost Planning
- Consultant and Contractor Procurement
- Bid Solicitation, Bid Leveling and Scope Comparison
- Guaranteed Maximum Price Commercial Review and Negotiation
- Procurement Risk, Construction Milestone and Site Access Planning
- Contract Award and Mobilization Follow-Up
09
Construction Management and Project Controls
LSP manages construction expenditures, schedule reporting and commercial contract administration for building owners. The practice reviews payment applications and proposed changes, tracks contractor performance and reports outstanding decisions against the agreed assignment. Project controls connect cost, procurement, progress information and completion requirements through regular owner reports, closeout schedules and turnover documentation.
- Construction Cost, Schedule and Project Controls
- Contractor and Consultant Performance Tracking
- Construction Contract Compliance and Owner Assistance
- Payment Application and Change-Order Review
- Deficiency Tracking, Commercial Risk and Project Recovery
- Construction Closeout and Turnover Management
Historic Documentation and Regulatory Services
10
Historic Building Documentation and Reports
LSP prepares historical research, descriptive building inventories, measurements and photography for owners, institutions and preservation project teams. Documentation records a property's history, architectural character and observable features before alteration or rehabilitation. Assignments produce historical narratives, annotated sources and photographic inventories for project planning, Historic Structure Reports and HABS/HAER documentation materials.
- Historic Building Research and Descriptive Documentation
- Historic Structure Report Research and Documentation
- HABS/HAER Historical Research and Photography
- Historic Fabric Surveys and Inventories
- Pre-Alteration and Pre-Demolition Documentation
- Existing Building Measurement and Photography
11
Historic Preservation Applications and Reviews
LSP prepares historical research, property inventories and preservation application materials for owners and institutions. The practice coordinates submission requirements, agency correspondence and responses to requests for additional information. Assignments include National Register research, historic designation applications, Section 106 consultation materials and historical or photographic mitigation documentation, with tracking of agency requirements and outstanding submissions.
- Section 106 Consultation Assistance
- Historical and Photographic Mitigation Documentation and Tracking
- State Preservation Application Assistance
- National Register Research and Application Preparation
- Historic Resource Surveys and Inventories
- SHPO/NPS Application Correspondence and Approval-Condition Follow-Up
12
Historic Tax Credit Consulting
LSP prepares historic rehabilitation tax credit application materials for owners and developers, including historical research, treatment descriptions and photographic documentation. The practice coordinates applicable Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 submissions, amendments and agency correspondence. Assignments organize project team information, review submission requirements and track requests for supplemental materials through the application process.
- Preliminary Historic Status and Application Pathway Review
- Historic Research and Photographic Documentation
- Part 1 and Part 2 Application Preparation, as Applicable
- Preservation Treatment Descriptions and Standards Review
- SHPO/NPS Correspondence, Amendments and Supplemental Submissions
- Construction Photography and Part 3 Completion Documentation
Development and Capital Planning
13
Property Acquisition and Capital Planning
LSP reviews property information and prepares capital expenditure programs for owners, developers and investors evaluating acquisitions and building improvements. The practice compares available reports, construction costs and expenditure priorities to develop reserve estimates and cost and schedule scenarios. Assignments also organize construction progress information and draw documentation for ownership and its lenders.
- Pre-Acquisition Capital Expenditure Review
- Development Cost and Schedule Scenario Analysis
- Capital Improvement and Deferred Maintenance Budget Planning
- Property Repositioning and Portfolio Capital Planning
- Capital Reserve Planning
- Lender Progress Reporting and Construction Draw Documentation Review
14
Historic Rehabilitation Capital Planning
LSP prepares rehabilitation budgets, contingencies and cash flow scenarios for owners and developers evaluating historic properties. The practice reviews acquisition costs, available building information and assumptions supplied by ownership and its advisers. Assignments compare phased expenditures, funding requirements and preservation incentives, producing project information for capital planning and investor or lender discussions.
- Historic Property Acquisition Cost Review
- Rehabilitation Capital Expenditure Analysis
- Historic Rehabilitation Incentive and Funding Strategy
- Adaptive Reuse Cost and Schedule Analysis
- Capital Cost and Cash Flow Scenarios
- Investor and Lender Construction Information
15
Historic Building Energy and Resilience
LSP plans energy and resilience improvement programs for historic property owners using available assessments and specialist findings. The practice develops expenditure priorities, coordinates window and enclosure procurement and tracks incentive applications and project milestones. Assignments connect preservation requirements with retrofit budgets, schedules and commercial progress reporting for ownership's energy and resilience objectives.
- Historic Building Energy Project Planning
- Window and Enclosure Retrofit Procurement
- Energy Compliance Project Planning
- Retrofit Capital Planning and Project Controls
- Energy Incentives and Retrofit Funding
- Flood and Climate Resilience Capital Planning
Project Types
- Commercial and Corporate Real Estate
- Residential and Multifamily
- Condominiums and Cooperatives
- Hospitality and Hotel Renovation
- Universities and Institutional Properties
- Healthcare and Senior Living Facilities
- Historic and Cultural Properties
- New Construction and Building Enclosures
Brick and terra cotta, stone, concrete, metal, wood, glass.
The exterior materials the practice examines and advises on, and the assemblies that govern how each one behaves.
Materials and assemblies →The first conversation is complimentary.
Professional Scope
LSP provides owner representation, documentation, planning, procurement and commercial project administration under a written scope of services. Decision authority and deliverables are agreed with the client for each assignment.
Architectural and engineering design, technical diagnosis, statutory inspections and certifications remain with appropriately authorized professionals. Contractor means, methods and site safety remain with the responsible project parties. Agency approvals and tax determinations remain with the relevant authorities and advisers.
Documentation and progress reporting do not constitute certified surveys, safety or performance certification, or agency approval. Services do not include property appraisal, securities advice, financing brokerage or tax opinions.