Watchdog Acquires Project Management Division of Branded Concept Development

Philadelphia, PA, April 26, 2021 – Watchdog Real Estate Project Management, a leading real estate owner’s representative and project management firm, is pleased to announce the acquisition of BCD’s project management division.

As a result of this acquisition, Watchdog Real Estate Project Management will diversify its experience and expand its reach deeper into the northern New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut market sectors. BCD brings further expertise to Watchdog’s existing project management staff made up of professionals with backgrounds in all facets of the architecture, construction, engineering, and finance fields.

Based in New York City, BCD is the area’s premier real estate brokerage and project management firm focused on serving the food and beverage industry. Whether providing the firm’s expertise and acumen to start-up restaurants or supporting in the roll-out of existing brands, BCD provides crucial insights for a comprehensive approach in the expansion process. Founded in 2001, BCD has provided the highest level of services to clients such as Benihana, Smashburger, Panera, Heineken, Union Square Hospitality, and Five Guys, amongst a myriad of others.

“We are thrilled that our project management business has been acquired by Watchdog,” said Andrew Moger, founder and CEO of BCD. “The chance to expand our restaurant practice, by leveraging Watchdog’s best-in-class project management platform, was an opportunity we could not pass up. All of BCD’s clients, project management and brokerage alike, will benefit tremendously from Watchdog’s additional services and nationwide reach.”

BCD’s real estate brokerage division will continue to operate independently from Watchdog.

About Watchdog Real Estate Project Management:

Watchdog Real Estate Project Management provides real estate consulting services across a variety of market sectors. The firm acts an extension of an existing real estate department or as an advocate for companies without this internal resource. Found in 2003, the firm employs a deep bench of qualified, experienced, passionate project managers with diverse backgrounds and skills, including real estate brokerage, architecture, engineering, construction management, and more. Watchdog is deeply committed to providing conflict-free project management services while building customer loyalty and cultivating longstanding relationships.

Watchdog is an independent owner's representative and project management firm that provides customized and consultative real estate services. With oversight of the budget and schedule, Watchdog participates in every step of the project ensuring quality is met and your interests are being represented.

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Owner’s Representation, Master Planning and Programing, Site Selection/Analysis, Budget/Schedule Administration, Project Coordination, Work Letter Analysis, Closeout Management, Vendor Procurement, Contract Negotiations/Admin, Capital Budget Planning, Process Management, Construction Admin, Multi-site Rollout Management