“Sara is an exceptional professional. She is smart and savvy and skilled at solving problems. Sara made sure every detail was attended to and somehow was able to keep the big picture of our program at the forefront of everyone’s minds. … She really is managing and directing the project from a very detailed level all the way up to making sure that the project is achieving all its aims.”

“As a non-profit organization that had to tackle a large high-visibility redevelopment project in the heart of Collegetown, in the midst of a pandemic, Sara’s assistance as our Owner’s Rep was invaluable. Her knowledge of the entire process, from concept design through construction and close-out, as well as her detailed knowledge of construction systems and methods, provided the much-needed expertise that we needed to deliver the project on budget and on-time in a very challenging environment. We could not have been happier with Sara and the leadership that she provided to the project, and would highly recommend her to anyone contemplating a similar development effort.”

“Sara had great communication on a difficult refurbishment with absentee landlords. She utilized her connections to our benefit and followed through to the job’s completion, and beyond. We wouldn’t hesitate to use Sara again on any future projects because of her attention to details and consideration of costs.”

“It was a pleasure to work with Sara Hayes, Hayes Strategy, on the Tompkins Center for History and Culture. It was a complex project with numerous contractors, stakeholders, and not-for-profits in the mix. This project involved renovating an older building to a new use, multiple funding streams (including NYS funding reporting requirements) and a tight budget. At the time, I was the Executive Director of The History Center in Tompkins County and we were tasked with overseeing the project and I can honestly say I would have been lost without Sara’s guidance, professionalism, and firm approach with all the players. The project stayed on budget, despite numerous “surprises,” and had a very successful outcome.”