Helping Developers, Owners, and Architects Build Smarter—Before They Build
Practical Construction Expertise for Commercial Tenant Improvements in San Francisco.
Why Construction 101 Consulting?
Where Planning Meets Real-World Execution.
I'm Todd Freeman, at Construction 101 Consulting, my mission is to help owners, developers, and architects build smarter—before they build. I bring field-proven insight into the earliest stages of planning, so you can avoid costly mistakes, reduce uncertainty, and deliver high-performance commercial projects with confidence.
With over 20 years as a Senior Superintendent in San Francisco, I’ve managed complex tenant improvement projects ranging from $10M to $80M—each one with unique design challenges, tight timelines, and high stakeholder expectations. I’ve seen what slows projects down, what causes scope gaps, and what pushes budgets off track. My job now is to help you avoid all of that—by applying practical, build-ready thinking before a single tool hits the job site.
I’m not just another consultant—I’ve led crews, sequenced trades, solved field conflicts in real time, and earned the trust of top architects and developers. I speak the language of both construction and design, and I know how to bridge the two. If you’re looking for real-world guidance that protects your budget, your schedule, and your vision, you’re in the right place.
Expert Construction Services
Pre-construction Planning
Pre-construction Planning
Pre-construction Planning
Ensure your plans are buildable, not just beautiful. I flag constructibility issues and coordination gaps early—before they become change orders.
Constructibility Reviews
Pre-construction Planning
Pre-construction Planning
I review your drawings like a superintendent would—because I am one. I’ll identify what won’t fly in the field and offer practical solutions that won’t compromise design.
Scope Clarification
Pre-construction Planning
Schedule Optimization
I help you interpret drawings and narratives so scopes are clean, bid packages are complete, and subcontractors aren’t pricing in guesswork.
Schedule Optimization
Site Logistics & Phasing Plans
Schedule Optimization
Procurement, sequencing, phasing—I fine-tune your schedule using real-world logic to protect your end date from hidden delays.
Site Logistics & Phasing Plans
Site Logistics & Phasing Plans
Site Logistics & Phasing Plans
From lay down areas to crane paths, I help you map out how the site will actually function—so you’re not improvising on Day One.
Where OAC alignment starts—with field-tested insights.
Owners & Developers
Architects & Designers
Architects & Designers
Avoid design gaps, scope surprises, and budget overages. I help you ask the right questions early and set your team up for clean execution later.
Architects & Designers
Architects & Designers
Architects & Designers
Translate your creative vision into field-proven solutions. I offer a builder’s perspective that supports design intent without compromising feasibility.
Construction Managers
Architects & Designers
Construction Managers
Get ahead of conflicts before mobilization. I help you align plans, subs, and sequencing with the realities of the field—so you’re not adjusting on the fly.
Built to Lead. Trusted to Deliver.
Selected highlights from nearly two decades of leading high-stakes commercial construction projects
Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts – Oakland, CA
$80M Seismic Retrofit & Historic Renovation
Brought in mid-project to design a completion schedule and recover a stalled build. Led the re-coordination of trades, rebuilt subcontractor relationships, and reestablished trust with the client—reducing the projected finish by three months.
100 Van Ness Residences – San Francisco, CA
$20M Flood Damage Restoration
Responded to a building-wide flood affecting 150 apartments, five high-rise elevators, and three sub-basement levels. Designed and led a schedule that mobilized 120+ tradespeople to complete demolition, remediation, and rebuild in just five months—saving the client millions and returning most residents to their homes by Christmas.
Marin Academy Amphitheater – San Rafael, CA
$1M Outdoor Campus Upgrade
Led a 9-week summer build with shotcrete walls, cypress decking, and site lighting integrated into a multi-tiered landscape. Executed full demo and infrastructure preservation under tight schedule pressure through disciplined field communication and daily trade huddles.
Lycee Francais Multi-Campus Upgrade – San Francisco, CA
$5M Multi-Site TI
Oversaw work at three campuses with 27 distinct scopes, including restroom upgrades, millwork, lighting, slab demo, and 30,000+ SF of flooring. Built integrated schedules coordinating with two other GCs—resulting in on-time, conflict-free turnovers at all sites.
Zendesk Headquarters – San Francisco, CA
$25M Office Suite & Executive Briefing Center
Built 34,000 SF of modern office space followed by a 16,000 SF executive briefing center featuring custom millwork, Carrera marble, and coffered ceilings. Integrated rooftop mechanical upgrades and security enhancements across a fully occupied downtown building.
Not a Spectator, a Builder.
Construction doesn’t need another outside voice. It needs people who show up, engage, and lead with experience. I bring a builder’s mindset to every project—because I’ve been in the trenches, solved the problems, and earned trust through action.
- 28+ years of real construction experience—from the field to executive meetings
- 20+ years as a Senior Superintendent on complex Bay Area commercial projects
- Respected by trades and trusted by clients for delivering under pressure
- Deep knowledge of TIs, seismic retrofits, and historic renovation
- Hands-on expertise with MS Project, Procore, Bluebeam, and PlanGrid
- Known for solving problems others avoid—with clean communication and practical execution
Ready When You Are
Have an early-stage project that could benefit from real-world construction insight?
I help project teams align early, clarify scope, and avoid costly missteps before the build begins.
If that sounds like something you need, let’s talk.
Construction 101 Consulting
Sonoma CA 95476
