Costrak Consulting delivers expert construction cost management, project planning, and strategic advisory services — from early feasibility through final completion.
Est. New York
Costrak Consulting provides a full range of cost management services for the project life span — from advising on the feasibility of a project at the early concept stages, to settling the final contractor payment at completion.
During the design stage we provide cost planning services to maintain alignment between project requirements, the design, and funding availability — on behalf of the owner or the design team.
From concept to closeout, we offer a full spectrum of cost and project management services tailored to your project needs.
Assessing project viability with confidence — evaluate scope, costs, and constraints to support informed decision-making early in development.
Building financial clarity from the start — develop structured budgets that align project requirements with funding availability.
Accurate forecasting for better project decisions — detailed cost forecasts based on drawings, specifications, and market conditions.
Maximizing long-term asset performance — strategic planning and performance evaluation to optimize construction investments.
Keeping projects moving forward — scheduling services that improve coordination, support milestone tracking, and maintain timelines.
The LaGuardia Airport Taxi Hold Amenities Building is a new 3,460-square-foot single-story meditation and amenity facility providing space for 63 occupants, including meditation rooms, restrooms, ablution areas, and support spaces. Costrak Consulting prepared construction cost estimates during design development.
A premier residential complex in Williamsburg, Brooklyn is planning a comprehensive redesign and upgrade of its common areas across its North and South Towers, totaling approximately 660,000 square feet. The 2009 waterfront buildings have experienced wear, water damage, and changing resident needs, prompting a revitalization to restore a modern aesthetic and improve overall conditions.
Provide utility budget cost analysis pertaining to water, electric and gas usage for the condominium in Tuckahoe in Westchester County in the State of New York.
The project at 80 Park Avenue involves demolition and new construction for a small 2,205-square-foot commercial space. The scope includes commercial units, lobbies, service areas, and restrooms, along with new interior partitions and upgraded finishes.
The project at 616 East 180th Street involves demolition, expansion, and change of use of an existing commercial building into a house of worship. The development includes a total gross floor area of approximately 18,365 square feet and provides spaces such as a main sanctuary, educational rooms, multipurpose room, administrative offices, storage, and circulation areas.
Preparation of feasibility study for the creation of a multi-use, intergenerational indoor recreational center in either a newly built space or in one of the existing city-owned facilities at 3 potential sites.
A 357,200-square-foot office fit-out at the MetLife Building was reviewed by Costrak Consulting on behalf of MetLife through Stuart-Lynn. Costrak first provided an independent construction cost estimate and was later retained to review change orders, project management practices, and the causes of project cost overruns by analyzing documentation, meeting with project teams, and verifying change order pricing.
This project involves the construction of a 12-story, 80,000-square-foot commercial core-and-shell building at 827-831 Broadway in New York City. The landmark development includes historic façade restoration, retail and office spaces, below-grade mechanical areas, and enabling works such as demolition, façade shoring, site fencing, and sidewalk protection.
The project is a newly constructed west conservatory, renovations and expansion of the administration building, renovation of the potting shed, expansion of the heating plant, renovation of the lower reception suite and renovations and expansion of the west plaza, waterlily court, bonsai arcade, parking lots, north service entrance and restrooms.
The DUMBO Library project involves the fit-out of a new public library within an existing building in Brooklyn, New York. The facility includes reading and community spaces for adults, teens, and children, along with meeting rooms, staff areas, and ADA-accessible features.
The The Africa Center project involves the fit-out of approximately 32,575 square feet of museum and cultural space designed to support exhibitions, performances, lectures, screenings, and other contemporary African art and cultural programs.
This historic 1926 theater renovation project involves restoring and upgrading approximately 2,026 square feet of performance and gallery space to support new mechanical, sprinkler, and theater systems.
This project consists of full mechanical system modernization, including installation of a new VRF HVAC system with DOAS, exhaust fans, and BMS controls.
This project is a 26,270-square-foot community museum development combining new construction and renovation to create spaces for education, remembrance, and community engagement.
The University at Albany Chemistry Building 32 modernization project involves upgrades to the approximately 106,000-square-foot science facility originally built in 1966. The scope includes demolition and replacement of laboratory fume hoods, along with associated ductwork and piping.
The focus of the project is to provide air systems that perform at modern standards of efficiency and adhere to modern code in the Empire State Plaza parking garage. The scope includes the replacement of 6 of the 46 garage ventilation fans.
The SBU Math Building 028 involves the replacement of acoustic lined ductwork and reheat coils throughout north and south towers for floors 1st – 7th. Scope of work includes the demolishing and installation of all lined ductwork, reheat coils, reheat piping associated with coil connections, transfer duct, thermostats and all associated pneumatic controls.
The SUNY Binghamton University has an approximate total site area of 3,911,748 SF broken down into 14 different areas. The scope of work for the cost estimate services was to upgrade approximately 7,000 LF of electrical cabling.
The Empire State Plaza project involves assessment and upgrade of two original air handling units installed in the 1970s within the Concourse level mechanical room. The scope includes replacement of the AHUs, associated ductwork, and fire dampers, as well as installation of a temporary air handling unit on the plaza level.
The focus of the project is to perform rehabilitation works on the Chillers and Cooling Towers at Building 104 and 102 of the Pilgrims Psychiatric Center. The scope of work involves the replacement of three chillers (800 Tons ea.), pumps, condenser water piping, controls and electrical MCCs replacement.
The Pratt Institute project involves assessing and documenting window conditions at the Machinery and Engineering Buildings to support restoration and replacement work. The scope includes construction documentation for over 186 window openings across 37 different window types.
Built in 1902, the iconic Sibley Dome at Cornell University is being transformed into a center for education, research, and collaboration. The project includes restoration of the historic dome, replacement of 40 exterior windows across three window types, installation of new roof vents for upgraded mechanical systems, and renovation of the existing two-story atrium space beneath the dome.
The Stony Brook University Heavy Engineering Building project involves upgrades to the approximately 111,469-square-foot facility originally constructed in phases during the 1970s and 1990s. The scope includes replacement of existing air handling units, conversion of HTHW systems to LTHW, and repairs to deteriorated flooring.
The Brooklyn Music School project involves replacing and upgrading the roof system to prevent water infiltration and protect the building from flooding damage. The work includes new roofing over the auditorium, repairs to parapets and flashing, removal of obsolete rooftop equipment, and installation of new safety guardrails and access ladders.
The scope of this project is to replace all existing windows installed in the 1930s and 1940s at C, D, and E housing blocks in Buildings 2, 3, & 4 at the Auburn Correctional Facility. Stuart-Lynn Company, Inc. in collaboration with Costrak.
This project is a new 8-story affordable passive housing development at 1591 Boston Road with approximately 65,000 square feet and 90 residential units. It includes a church, lobby, and parking on the ground floor, residential and amenity spaces on upper floors, and sustainable features such as rooftop solar panels.
The Centre Pointe project involves the construction of a 14-story, 152,000-square-foot mixed-use residential building with 144 apartment units and a cellar level. The development includes a double-height lobby, gym, circulation spaces, mechanical rooms, and 139 stacker parking spaces.
The project involves the demolition of the existing 126th Street MTA Bus Depot in East Harlem, led by the New York City Economic Development Corporation in collaboration with the Harlem African Burial Ground Initiative. The scope includes full hazardous material abatement, complete demolition down to slab-on-grade, disconnection and capping of all utilities, and demolition of the chimney.
The project involves the construction of a large mixed-use development totaling approximately 900,664 square feet with two subgrade levels and 18 above-grade floors. The development includes retail, hotel, residential, and parking components, featuring luxury and affordable housing, a 200-room hotel, over 1,800 parking spaces, and a central community plaza with a multilevel winter garden.
A collaborative approach that transforms your project vision into reality through careful planning and precise execution.
Understanding your project vision, budget parameters, and requirements through detailed consultation and preliminary analysis.
Evaluating project viability, identifying risks and opportunities, and developing preliminary cost plans to establish project direction.
Developing detailed cost estimates, quantity takeoffs, and budget strategies aligned with your design and funding availability.
Managing contract administration, monitoring expenditures, and providing financial oversight through to successful project completion.
Abena Donkor supports project teams with cost analysis, budgeting, and financial reporting services. She is dedicated to delivering accurate cost assessments and practical solutions that help projects stay on track financially while meeting quality and performance expectations.
Sonya Simpson provides detailed cost planning and project financial management services across multiple stages of construction projects. She is experienced in budget development, procurement support, and cost control, helping clients maintain clarity and confidence throughout the delivery process.
Amin Elsherif specializes in engineering asset management and lifecycle planning. His work focuses on maximizing asset performance, improving operational efficiency, and supporting long term sustainability goals. He helps clients make informed investment and maintenance decisions that enhance project value and reliability over time.
Raynor Rogers brings deep expertise in cost estimation, budgeting, and financial oversight for construction and infrastructure projects. He works closely with clients, contractors, and design teams to develop accurate cost plans, monitor expenditures, and maintain alignment between project scope, schedule, and budget objectives.
Baber Ahmed supports the firm’s operations through technology driven solutions, systems analysis, and process optimization. He works to improve efficiency across project workflows, data management, and reporting systems, ensuring that project teams and clients have accurate and reliable information to support decision making and performance tracking.
Kojo Idun leads Costrak Consulting with extensive experience in construction cost management, project planning, and strategic advisory services. He specializes in guiding projects from early feasibility analysis through final completion, helping clients maintain financial control, reduce risk, and achieve successful project outcomes. His leadership is centered on precision, transparency, and delivering long term value across every stage of the project lifecycle.
Have a project in planning or need expert cost and project management support?
Our team is ready to help you make informed decisions, control costs, and deliver successful outcomes.
(+1) 212-880-2657
100 Park Ave, New York, NY 10017, USA
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