Protect your project before you build
Independent owner representation that saves money, reduces mistakes & protects your interests
"He set expectations clearly — and delivered flawlessly." - NYC Client
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Led full renovation & expansion of a historic north shore estate
what I do
I Represent the Owner - Not the Builder
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Pre-Construction Cost Protection
Identify hidden costs, inflated bids, and scope gaps before you sign anything.
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Contract & Proposal Review
I break down contractor proposals line-by-line to eliminate double charges and unnecessary costs.
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Owner Representation
I act in your best interest—overseeing contractors, consultants, and decisions.
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Project Oversight
Ensuring your project stays on budget, on schedule, and built correctly.
Real Results
On my first day representing a NYC Hedge Fund, I was assigned to a project already in the bidding process, I identified overlapping fees and double billing that saved the fund wasted expenses that equated to multiple years of my salary.
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experience that matters
30 years in construction—from the field to the executive level.
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Site Superintendent
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Project Manager
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Architectural Designer & Detailer
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Owner’s Representative (NYC hedge fund & private clients)
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Head of Construction for a major NY developer
Project Experience Includes:
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Upper East Side townhomes & co-ops
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Southampton oceanfront homes
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Commercial corporate fit-outs
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Large residential subdivisions
projects
real Projects. Real oversight. Real Results.
real projects. real oversight. real results.
Upper east side townhouse
hamptons waterfront estate
owner-side oversight for custom new construction
custom palladian window design
Personally produced architectural detailed drawing for fabrication & field execution
Southampton Family compound
Two neighboring estates combined into one private family compound
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Planning a Serious Project?
HAMPTONS WATERFRONT NEW CONSTRUCTION- HEDGE FUND OWNER'S REP
full gut renovation with five-story ribbon stair
before
before
during
during
after
COMBINING TWO SOUTHAMPTON ESTATES TO FORM A LARGE FAMILY COMPOUND. BEFORE, DURING, & AFTER SATELLITE IMAGERY - HEDGE FUND OWNER'S REP
COMBINING TWO SOUTHAMPTON ESTATES TO FORM A LARGE FAMILY COMPOUND. BEFORE, DURING, & AFTER SATELLITE IMAGERY - HEDGE FUND OWNER'S REP
full gut renovation featuring a five-story ribbon stair w/ full owner side representation for a nYC hedge fund
after
PALLADIAN WINDOW DRAWING - ARCHITECTURAL DETAILER
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Testimonials - linkedin
" Adam is an extremely talented architect with deep expertise in construction detailing. He consistently brings a positive, professional approach to every project and is a pleasure to work with"
-David Busch
Owner, Busch Associates PC, (Managed Adam directly)
“We worked with Adam Burke on several renovation projects across NYC, Long Island, and Fire Island. His creative design approach, paired with exceptional execution, truly sets him apart. The biggest difference was how clearly he set expectations and then delivered flawlessly. His attention to detail and commitment to our vision made the entire process seamless.”
- David Guercia
Founder/CEO Centrinel LLC (Client)
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about adam burke
30+ years protecting owners in high stakes construction projects
I’m Adam Burke, founder of Built-IQ.
With over 30 years of experience in construction, design, and project leadership — from site superintendent to Head of Construction for a major New York developer — I help owners protect their investment and build with confidence.
I’ve represented private clients, a NYC hedge fund, and international ownership groups on luxury residential and complex construction projects.
Built-IQ reviews bids, challenges assumptions, controls costs, and helps ensure your project is executed correctly from start to finish.
My goal is simple: reduce risk, eliminate surprises, and help you make smarter decisions before expensive mistakes happen.
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Cost Protection & Owner's Advocacy
- Architectural Plan review - $
- Contractor bid review - $
- Identify constructability issues
- Flag budget risks
- Change order advice
- Provide written comments/reports