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“Having worked for so many years with Rodney
Freeman as a project coordinator, construction manager, and in due diligence
oversight in projects both large and small, commercial, industrial, residential
and other types, he is undoubtedly one of, if not the most capable,
experienced professional in our real estate world.” |
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Richard S. Ziman
Chairman & CEO
AVP Partners (previously Arden Realty Inc.)
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“Over the course of my working relationship
with Rodney Freeman and his company Freeman Group, Inc. spanning over
25 years, they have provided a superior level of service with integrity for a
wide variety of construction and development projects. I continue to have great
confidence in their ability to take charge and oversee projects of
all sizes in an efficient and cost effective manner, even in the face of the
ever changing and challenging building industry.” |
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Ernest Auerbach
Chairman and CEO
Ernest Auerbach Company
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“My special thanks for your yeoman efforts on the Annenberg.
I am confident that, with your help, we will make this really an achievement.” |
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Bram Goldsmith
Chairman
City National Bank
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“The Freeman Group has brought order and discipline to the
chaos of construction. Rodney has saved me countless millions of dollars
by helping force a true RFP process, by coming up with creative cost saving
solutions, and by convincing me to spend a few extra dollars now, as opposed
to potentially many dollars down the road. I would not hesitate to use The
Freeman Group again or to recommend them to anyone.” |
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Anthony N. Pritzker
President & CEO
The Pritzker Group
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“I wanted to tell you (Freeman Group) that John has been a
rock star and been super helpful and supportive and we couldn't have gotten
through it or solved it without his knowledge or support. A reflection on
you of how smart you are to have such great people work for you!” |
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Debbie & Jimmy Burrows
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"The Project and Construction Management profession has experienced
a real maturity in the last 10+ years. In Southern California, the undisputed
leader of this charge is the Freeman Group. Rodney and his Managers combine
the two essential ingredients that enable them and their teams to consistently
produce the best projects with happy clients; honest and direct client feedback
and comprehensive team management that allows the professionals to flourish
at their job. Yes, the Freeman group finds the cracks and the sources to
save money, but their true strength is the ability to secure and manage a
complex team of professionals to produce the highest level of design and
construction quality in the industry." |
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Grant Kirkpatrick
Principal
KAA DESIGN
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“Rodney Freeman’s strong leadership as the Project Manager
on many Gensler projects has resulted in the unique client experience of
having well designed, well run, and efficient projects that are on budget
and schedule. Rodney is always proactive, two steps ahead, and leading with
intense expertise and market knowledge.” |
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Andy Cohen
Principal
Gensler Design & Architecture
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for another fantastic presentation in class today. Your series of
“tales from the crypt” of the development world were both thoroughly
entertaining and instructive, and I know the class came away with
some great advice as to how get a project off on the right track and
to keep it there. As Rocky Rockefeller noted, every project should
have you on it, and it’s easy to see why you’ve got a job for life
since there’s no shortage of challenging development projects.” |
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Matthew H. Walker
Senior Vice President
Lowe Development Inc.
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“Rodney Freeman has managed all major building projects for
Otis College of Art and Design since the mid 1990¹s. He has consistently
provided superb advice and services that lead to cost-saving, quality construction,
and on-time completion. His professional expertise reassures and his passionate
commitment to job goals energizes the team. We look forward to our next project
with Rodney and the Freeman Group.” |
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Samuel Hoi
President
Otis College of Art and Design
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“ I have worked with Rodney Freeman on a number of projects, including those that were prior to the existence of the Freeman Group”. Their help while building my 80,000 square foot office in 51 weeks was a big part of our success on this project. I have to thank the Freeman Group for their excellent guidance.” |
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Burton Sperber
Founder & Chairman
Valley Crest Companies
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“Thank you for your passion, your commitment and for your generosity
to City of Hope and to the people of Los Angeles. Your tremendous success
in business and your dedication to the public good throughout Southern California
offers a wonderful example to people everywhere.” |
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Dr. Michael A. Friedman
President, Chief Executive Officer
City of Hope – Comprehensive Cancer Center
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“I have worked with the Freeman Group for many years on several
projects. Rodney Freeman has installed in his team a deep sense of integrity
and team work. He has the ability to bring together the vast array of perspective
and personalities that are seen on a project and mold them into a cohesive
team. Rodney brings great solutions to complicated problems in an effort
to help the contractor move the project forward, always mindful of his role
to deliver a quality product in a competitive environment on behalf of his
client. ” |
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Peter McCoy
President & CEO
Peter McCoy Construction
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“I’d also like to take this opportunity to more formally
thank you and the Freeman Group, Inc. for your invaluable assistance in successfully
defending our clients against the seven figure claims asserted by the plaintiffs
in the referenced matter. Your work was exemplary and I could not recommend
someone more highly to our future clients. In short, you showed the highest
degree of professionalism and expertise I have seen from a construction consultant
and expert during my career, bringing not only an extensive knowledge in
construction and construction management to the table, but also the ability
to communicate your knowledge and opinions clearly, concisely, objectively,
and persuasively. You are exceptional!” |
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Steve Foster
Partner
Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp, LLP
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“There are not enough superlatives to describe
Rodney Freeman and the work of his company. His integrity, management
skills and knowledge of the industry are second to none. I can’t
imagine building our theater without him.” |
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Lou Moore
Executive Director
Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
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“For many years I have begun new projects by calling Rodney
Freeman. In 1998 we were interviewing construction managers for a new music,
dance, and athletic center. The presentations were extensive, power point
displays, printed materials, multiple people from each candidate—except
for the Freeman Group—Rodney came alone and gave us his business
card. We spoke for a long time as he described just how he would work with
us on the project. We shook hands and began a relationship of individual
attention to our projects. Rodney and the team have worked with us on new
projects, remediation projects, demolition, and planning.
True professionals of the highest integrity, the Freeman Group
provides services that ensure you receive quality and price efficiency
in the bidding, contracting and construction of your project.” |
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Samuel H. Anker, Esq.
Chief Operating Officer
Oakwood School
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“Rodney Freeman managed construction projects spanning high
rise buildings, Fine Arts Galleries, Studios and Parking Garages over a fifteen
year period…………….all were delivered on
time and under budget!! Rodney and his team are simply the best!!” |
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Chris Alford
Otis College of Art and Design
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“The Freeman Group’s assistance on two of our residential
projects was invaluable. They can easily get to the essence of a problem
and offer alternative solutions and are excellent facilitators.”
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Oscar Shamamian
Principal
Ferguson & Shamamian Architects
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“Rodney Freeman is extremely insightful, a very knowledgeable
construction management consultant, and an individual who facilitates rather
than obstructs. He is a team builder with outstanding leadership skills.” |
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Herb Nadel, FAIA
Principal
Nadel Architects Inc.
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“Rodney's practical management
style was an invaluable asset to the success of the DesignHouse. His
understanding of the construction process along with his no nonsense
approach to decision making contributed largely to the project being on budget
and on schedule.” |
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Richard Landry, AIA
Principal
Landry Design Group
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“When Rodney shows up on the job the excitement level is
guaranteed to escalate.” |
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Paul Matt
Chief Executive Officer
Matt Construction
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“Your contributions to the Helford (Replacement Hospital) project
are impossible to quantify, but without your wisdom and energy I’m
not sure that we would be providing patient care in the building today.
Your commitment to City of Hope is remarkable and truly appreciated.” |
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City of Hope Medical Center
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“Worth every penny. Thank you for helping us out.” |
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Kevin Ratner
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explanations have been tremendously valuable to our clients every
time we have used you, on both coasts and internationally. We
appreciate that you go all out, all day, every day.” |
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Chuck Baren
Principal
FLEKMAN BAREN & Co.
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“Freeman Group is professional and operates
in a very sophisticated manner. Their people that we deal with are knowledgeable
and extremely helpful. Rodney Freeman is the Construction Manager on Hillside's
Mausoleum project and has brought a great deal to the project. His knowledge of
construction and his awareness of costs have allowed us to bring the
project in under budget and on schedule.” |
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Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary
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“Freeman Group, Inc. managed all aspects
of the construction of the Los Angeles Magazine DesignHouse 2003 from its inception to the end.
They participated in the development of the design, the selection of the architect and the
builder, and the management of the budget and schedule. Their role was key to the success
of this project. We look forward to working with them in the future.” |
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Ron Udall
President
Tyler Development Corporation
General Contractors
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Rodney Freeman and Freeman Group, Inc. for more than five years.
Rodney has a no-nonsense approach to schedules and budgets, he is
very “results” driven and has been a resource, as well as an inspiration,
regarding many tough problems. We have found him to be a positive
force and a value to all team members on the many projects on which
we have collaborated.” |
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Dan McGhee
President
JD Group
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“Wish we could do another one with you!” |
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Cascade Builders
Saranack Lake, NY
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“I would like to thank you for a great coordination on site
work. You did an amazing job and went out of your way to make it all
happen... Plus this is going to save us a lot of time. Guys on the
field love your presence and speak highly of you. Thank you again for making
this happen.” |
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Guess?, Inc.
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“Rodney Freeman's participation in several of our projects, including the Galef Center for Fine Arts at Otis College of Art and Design and the Hampton Court and North Venice loft housing complexes, added very useful experience and judgment to the owner-contractor-architect communication and decision making. We and our clients believe their participation is a tangible asset to a project and we look forward to further collaborations.” |
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Fredrick Fisher
President,
Fredrick Fisher and Partners Architects
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group, and it is great to work with people that know what they are
doing” |
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Michael Kovac
Principal
Kovac Architetics, Inc
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working together with you and your team on any project.” |
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Richard Manion
Principal
Manion Architecture
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“The Freeman Group has been very good at keeping the team
going in a common direction and helping the owner maintain his cost and
schedule goals (on the ValleyCrest project).” |
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