Below you'll find ratings and reviews of design and project management companies. A project manager should be considered by any homeowner who doesn't have the time, knowledge or vision to properly oversee a reno project. If you are thinking of building your dream home or taking on renovations, design firms help you manage your renovation project, which can include drafting the specs, hiring and managing multiple tradesmen, and keeping the project on budget and aligned with a timeline. Our members comment on design and project management firms' experience on managing gut renovation projects, knowledge on avoiding expensive mistakes, and performance when unforeseen troublesome renovation problems arise.