John Coveney (General Contractor) has shifted his focus to being a provider of construction consulting services, bringing more than 40 years of experience as a remodeler in the East Bay to help clients make their vision a reality.

With a career primarily in residential work, some commercial remodeling, and most recently a from the ground up building of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) for his own family, John draws upon his extensive expertise to fill a need for honest and informed advice, helping clients make smart and informed choices about their projects.

Having begun first as a laborer on a leave of absence from college, he soon became a carpenter, foreman, then project site supervisor. John spent most of his career working for various respected remodeling companies. At the nexus of client, architect/designer, and multiple tradespersons, he helped lead teams to make sure those project were done right the first time.

His experience in the field as a tradesperson with multiple skills, was also complemented by times working in an office as a project manager, learning and helping improve upon the design of systems- contract development, budgeting, cost tracking, material acquisition, trade coordination, and the all important tracking of work progress, that ensured customers satisfaction with the finished project.

Past clients have used John to advise on a variety of issues. He knows how to help clients develop design concepts, including when an architect’s services are recommended. As an owner agent he can help with permit acquisition, hiring of subcontractors, inspection of work in progress- or completed and it doesn’t seem right. One client in particular was very grateful for John’s ability to bring a way overdue project to completion- setting firm weekly goals for the contractor, sorting out the change orders and payment schedule, and bringing a positive and constructive energy to what had been a contentious process with the previous construction consultant.

John also enjoys assisting with smaller home improvement projects, helping DIYers sort out what they can, and should not, take on themselves, as well as creative art projects. While has shifted from providing the labor to more just the expertise, he may still be available for some projects. He hasn’t sold his truck and tools and looks forward to many more years of making cool things happen.