Already have contractors lined up? We manage them. Programme, budget, quality control, daily supervision and client reporting — professional construction management that keeps your project on track, on time and within budget.
A detailed construction programme from day one. We track progress against it daily and report deviations before they become delays.
All costs tracked against the approved budget. Payment certificates verified before you release funds. No contractor gets paid for work not done.
Daily site presence. We supervise your contractors, enforce the specification and reject substandard work before it gets built in.
Inspection at every stage. Foundation checks, structural inspections, services coordination and finishing quality — nothing passes without sign-off.
Weekly written reports with photos. You always know what was completed this week, what's coming next week and whether you're on programme.
Variations managed in writing. Payment certificates prepared. Disputes mediated. Your interests protected throughout the project.
A general contractor builds the project using their own team and subcontractors, taking responsibility for the outcome. A construction manager oversees and coordinates contractors you appoint separately, acting as your professional representative on site. Construction management suits clients who want more control over who builds their project but need professional oversight to make it work.
Construction management fees typically range from 5–12% of the total project cost, depending on project size and complexity. For larger projects, the fee is at the lower end of this range. We provide a fixed management fee in our proposal — no percentage surprises.
Yes — we regularly take over projects that have stalled, gone over budget or lost their previous manager. We assess the current state, agree a recovery programme and manage from that point forward.
Many clients come to us having already started a build — and run into problems. Here's what professional construction management prevents, and what it delivers.
Setting a realistic project schedule and managing it week to week — with written milestones, not verbal promises. We issue weekly progress reports against the agreed programme.
Managing the project budget, verifying contractor claims, and flagging variations before they become disputes. We're an independent check on where your money is going.
Inspecting works at each stage before sign-off. Catching a defect in the foundation is free. Catching it in the finishes is expensive. We look at the right time.
Coordinating subcontractors, managing handovers between trades, and resolving site conflicts before they cause delay.
Sourcing and verifying materials against specification — so you're not paying for 42-grade cement and getting 32.5. We verify delivery notes and test certificates.
Weekly written progress reports and daily WhatsApp site photos — especially important for diaspora clients managing builds from abroad.
We take over troubled projects — as well as managing from the start. If your build is in trouble, contact us for a site assessment.
Our fees are transparent and agreed upfront — typically structured as a percentage of total project value or a fixed monthly retainer.
Construction management fees are typically 5–10% of total project value depending on complexity and service scope. On a GHS 600,000 build, this is GHS 30,000–60,000. This fee covers project management, quality supervision, cost control, procurement oversight, and client reporting throughout the build.
Yes. We assess troubled projects, produce a measured account of what has been completed and what remains, and provide options for completing the build. Contact us to arrange a site assessment of your project.
A building surveyor typically conducts inspection visits to verify quality and certify stage payments. A construction manager has a broader, more proactive role — managing the programme, coordinating subcontractors, controlling costs, and resolving site issues in real time. The construction manager is more embedded in the project's day-to-day operation.
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We visit your plot at no charge and no obligation. During the site visit we assess soil conditions (critical for foundation type and cost), confirm plot dimensions, evaluate access for materials delivery, and identify any site-specific constraints that will affect the build. This visit is what makes our quote accurate rather than estimated — and it costs you nothing.
Your quote lists every material item (quantity and unit cost), every labour operation, supervision, professional fees, permit fees, and contingency — separately. You can compare every line against current market prices. We do not use lump-sum estimates. Transparency is how we earn trust and verify value simultaneously.
Once you are ready to proceed, we sign a fixed-price construction contract before any money changes hands. The contract specifies: the complete scope of work; the fixed contract sum; the payment schedule (tied to milestones, not dates); the completion timeline; and a 6-month workmanship warranty. The price in the contract is the price you pay — it cannot be changed without a signed change order agreed by both parties.
Your crew is assigned exclusively to your project — not shared across four or five other sites. Each day, your dedicated project manager sends WhatsApp site photographs from the build. This is particularly important for diaspora clients who cannot visit the site regularly — you see exactly what is being built, at what stage, in real time. If any issue arises on site, you hear from us before it becomes a problem.
Payments are released against verified construction milestones, not against calendar dates. Our standard residential schedule: 30% on contract signing and site mobilisation; 40% on completion of structural works (foundation, walling, slab, and roofing); 30% on practical completion and handover. You do not pay for the next phase until the previous phase is confirmed complete — protecting your money throughout the project.
Every Cornerstone project carries a 6-month written workmanship warranty from handover date. Any defect in our workmanship — cracked plaster, roof leak at a junction we installed, failing tile adhesion, faulty fitting — is corrected at our cost within the warranty period. We provide this warranty in writing because we are confident in our work. We can also provide references from clients who have tested the warranty and confirm it was honoured without dispute.
Cornerstone Build Ghana is a licensed and classified construction company serving Greater Accra and secondary cities across Ghana. We specialise in fixed-price, fully itemised residential and commercial construction — meaning you know the complete cost before any deposit is paid, and the price does not change without your written approval.
Our approach to every project: free site visit within 48 hours; full itemised PDF quote within 5 working days; fixed-price signed contract before mobilisation; dedicated crew on your project until completion; daily WhatsApp site photographs; 6-month workmanship warranty from handover. These are not marketing claims — they are contractual commitments written into every Cornerstone agreement.
Whether you are a first-time homebuilder in Adenta, a diaspora client building from the UK, or a developer planning a commercial project in Tema — our process is the same. Transparent. Fixed. Documented. To request a free site visit and itemised quote, use the form on our get a quote page, or WhatsApp Kwaku directly on +233 560 968 224.
Before you speak to any contractor — including us — we recommend reading our guide on finding a reliable contractor in Accra. It tells you exactly what to verify, what to demand in writing, and what red flags to walk away from. A contractor who objects to any of those checks is answering your question.
For a full picture of what your project is likely to cost before you reach out, see our 2026 cost guide — it covers per-m² rates for all specification tiers, complete budget breakdowns for 2–5 bedroom houses, current materials and labour prices, professional fees, and permit costs. It is the most complete Ghana residential construction cost guide currently available online, updated Q2 2026.
Construction management fees are agreed upfront as a fixed figure — not a variable percentage that grows with project costs. Our fee covers the full service from pre-construction through to handover and defects liability.
| Project Type | Management Fee | What's Included |
|---|---|---|
| Residential build (GHS 300k–700k) | GHS 25,000–55,000 | Full programme, quality, cost, and client reporting |
| Residential build (GHS 700k–2M) | GHS 55,000–140,000 | As above + procurement oversight + contractor management |
| Commercial project | 5–8% of project value | Full CM service including tender management |
| Troubled project takeover | Fixed fee (assessed per project) | Site assessment + recovery programme + ongoing management |
| Monthly retainer (ongoing) | GHS 4,500–12,000/month | For multi-phase or long-running developments |
* All fees quoted as fixed amounts before engagement — no open-ended percentages. Fees agreed and signed before work begins.
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