Centric Alliance Advisory
Shaping the future of the built environment

Where real estate strategy meets project excellence

Vision

Where we are headed

A built environment where every discipline — ownership, design, construction, and technology — works as one in the Age of Intelligence. Creating healthy environment  to live, work, learn & play

Mission

How we operate today

Centric Alliance assembles and orchestrates best-in-class teams, resources, tools, and technologies across the full real estate spectrum — enabling owners, developers, engineers, architects, and trades to collaborate with maximum efficiency, deliver measurable value, and build environments that are smarter, healthier, and sustainable.

What We Do

One Relationship, Every Resource

Central Alliance connects owners, developers, investors, municipalities, and institutions with the expertise needed to deliver buildings and environments that meet every stakeholders goals financially, operationally, environmentally, and for the health and wellness of everyone it touches

Advisory & Delivery for Complex Projects

We connect owners, developers, and institutions with the right teams, technologies, and strategies to deliver buildings that perform — financially, operationally, and environmentally.

Program Strategy and Feasibility

Assemble professionals to determine program, scope, and feasibility for private, institutional, public-sector, commercial, and multifamily projects. We help align vision with execution.

Mechanical & Energy Systems

Structure specialized experts in HVAC and building systems including chillers, boilers, AIO heat pumps, VRF and steam systems and the energy and battery systems that supports them.

Contractor Resources

Curate best-in-class companies to address defined scope of work including, bonded, union-capable, MWBE-certified, and open-shop contractors for private, public and institutional work.

Professional Teams

Bridging design intent and real estate economics — from restoration of landmark buildings to ground-up construction, From sports centers to data centers our principals connect the engineers, architects, smart building and technology and energy specialists to ensure projects are state-of-the-art in efficiency, sustainability, smart building technology, and health and wellness standards

Compliance & Incentives

Engage energy advisors to navigate local, city, state, and federal regulations for compliance and possible incentive programs, and decarbonization pathways. We turn regulatory pressure into competitive opportunity.

Real Estate Development

Assist in assembling teams to renovate, reposition, or construct buildings for all asset classes that align purpose with outcomes that support best-in-class environments where we live, work, learn, play, and receive health care services.

Emerging Technology Integration

We support advancing and integrating technology in all aspects of real estate. To address this dynamic environment, Centric Alliance is launching THINKSHEET IT - a decision intelligence platform that transforms complex, high-stakes decisions into clear, actionable, ROI-focused frameworks.
The future of real estate belongs to decisive organizations.

Speak Directly With a Principal

Every engagement at Centric Alliance begins with a direct conversation with experienced practitioners and experts who understand your project’s complexity and challenges.

Whether you are an owner seeking advisory support or an architect, engineer, technology expert, or contractor looking to expand your network, grow your business or build an effective, collaborative team,  we welcome the opportunity to explore the possibilities with you. 

Howard Schlesinger, AIA

Principal — co-founder

Howard is an Architect and real estate developer with deep expertise in building best-of-class teams to implement interior renovations, historic restorations and land development. His experience is in commercial, multi-family, retail, medical, and sports facilities.  He has been a founder and principal for his architecture firm, communications tower business, and real estate development company. In technology, he is co-founder of  THINKSHEET IT, a decision intelligence platform.

Stanley Funk

Principal - co-founder

Stanley transforms operational initiatives into market opportunities across data centers, healthcare, commercial and residential sectors through strategic partnerships and technical expertise. ASHREA Board member and co-initiator of the New York Hospital Decarbonization Guide. Stanley helps industry leaders turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s competitive advantages.