Monroe Consulting

Planning

We work closely with clients to define project goals, scope, budget, and timeline from the very beginning. This includes feasibility studies, site analysis, zoning and code research, and coordination with local jurisdictions. Thoughtful planning ensures informed decisions, reduces risk, and creates a clear roadmap before design and construction begin.

Design

We coordinate the design process to ensure plans are functional, buildable, and aligned with client goals. We design the structural layout and building systems that form the foundation of each project. This includes developing construction-ready plans that align with zoning requirements, building codes, and client goals. Our designs focus inefficiency, durability, and constructibility, ensuring the structure is practical to build. We integrate planning, permitting, and construction considerations into the design to create clear, reliable documents that support a smooth build process.

Project Management

We provide hands-on project management through construction to keep projects unschedule, within budget, and executed to a high standard. Services include contractor coordination, schedule and cost oversight, progress monitoring, quality control, and problem resolution. By maintaining clear communication among all parties, we help deliver successful projects with fewer surprises.

Permitting

We manage the entire permitting process to help projects move smoothly through local, state and regulatory agencies. This includes preparing and submitting permit applications, coordinating required revisions, responding to plan review comments, and tracking approvals. Our experience helps minimize delays and ensures full compliance with building codes and regulations.

Barbara Monroe Harmon

Barbara is a seasoned construction professional specializing in planning and project management, with a strong eye for thoughtful, functional design. Her Background as a code enforcement officer gives her deep expertise in zoning, building codes, and regulatory compliance, allowing projects to move forward with clarity and confidence. She understands how designs translate into real-world execution and buildability. This rare combination of regulatory knowledge, field experience, and design training enables her to guide projects efficiently from concept through construction while balancing aesthetics, compliance, and practicality.

Chris Harmon

Chris has a strong background in environmental studies and regulatory compliance, bringing a thoughtful, sustainability-minded perspective to each project. His experience in construction provides practical insight into how projects are built and executed in the field. With the ability to draft blueprints, he bridges environmental considerations, regulatory requirements, and constructible design solutions. This combination allows him to support projects with accuracy, efficiency, and a clear understanding of both environmental impact and building realities.