WiszCo, LLC. is a full service consulting firm that specializes exclusively in providing financial consulting to the construction industry.

WiszCo, which was spun off from R. L. Townsend & Associates, was formed in 2008 by John L. Wisz. Since 1986, Mr. Wisz has provided construction-related audit and consulting services to a broad range of clients throughout the United States. These services have been provided to clients in various forms throughout the all phases of construction process. Such phases have included planning and design, procurement, pre-construction, construction and contract closeout. Our experience specifically includes audit and consulting relating to construction risk assessment, construction contract development, construction contract negotiation, construction contract audit, construction cost control and construction contract administration and best practices.

These services are available to virtually any organization who hires third-party contractors (Architects, Engineers, General Contractors, Construction Managers, Program Managers, Specialty Trade or Subcontractors, etc) for construction or construction-related services. Our services are provided throughout the entire United States and encompass virtually every type of construction. Specific experience has included commercial (general building), industrial, technical, manufacturing, petrochemical, office, multifamily residential, retail development, mixed use, hotel and resort, oil and gas facilities, government, financial institutions, airport infrastructure (facilities, terminals, etc.), college and university buildings, hospital and medical centers, sports facilities and environmental remediation.

Our services include the following:

If you want answers to these and other questions, please do not hesitate to contact us:

  1. Should construction audits be performed as a prudent and standard business practice?
  2. How do I know if I have a good contract?
  3. Should auditors assist in the development and approval of our construction agreements?
  4. Rather than wait for a final audit, should we be more proactive?
  5. Does my contract contain an effective right of audit provision?
  6. Can good contract administration prevent overcharges?
  7. Should I trust my contractor?
  8. How can a construction audit help my organization?
  9. How do I know if we follow industry-established Best Practices?
  10. Do we have an effective cost control environment for construction?
  11. How do I ensure that “someone” is looking out for our best interests?
  12. How do I ensure that I received everything I paid for?
  13. What indicators do auditors look for?
  14. Should the owner participate in the contractor’s bidding and award of subcontracts?
  15. Are GMP contracts preferred over Lump Sum?
  16. Should General Conditions be established as a fixed amount for GMP contracts?
  17. What barometers exist for measuring General Conditions costs?
  18. How do I know if a cost is appropriately reimbursable?
  19. Who is primarily responsible for reviewing and approving change orders?
  20. Should I obtain detailed pricing to support proposed change order costs?
  21. Is it fair for a contractor to charge bonuses to my project?
  22. Am I being overcharged for labor burden? What is an appropriate rate?
  23. How should I manage and account for contingency funds?
  24. Am I being overcharged for insurance? Bonds?
  25. Have all contract allowances been accounted for properly?
  26. What can I learn from a Contractor buyout analysis?
  27. Are pre-contract audits a good idea (auditing before the contract is signed)?