Our systematic approach to custom builds and remodels is simple, clear and streamlined.
Project Development Phase
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Starting Your Project
The first step is to complete our New Project Form.
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From there, we review your information to determine if we are a good fit and reach out to discuss your project in more depth. This is a chance to get to know each other and your property.
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Construction Plans & Permits
If you don't have plans, we can connect you directly with a designer or architect to handle design, plans and permits. We work with you and the designer during the planning so that your design matches your budget.
If you already have plans or an architect/designer in mind, send them our way.
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Proposal
Once your plans are finalized, we will put together a proposal with a detailed cost-to-build estimate. Learn more about our pricing structure and construction costs.
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Contract
If you choose to work with us, we sign a contract and a retainer is collected to kick off the next phase.
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Pre-Construction Phase
This phase occurs after your construction drawings are complete and before construction begins. It is the process by which your construction plans are converted to a project plan. It's also when we solidify the scope of work, collect costs and finalize the cost-to-build estimate.
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Some of the main action items during the pre-construction phase include:
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reviewing the construction drawings again and again, and again.
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conducting client meetings and asking a lot of questions.
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mapping out the entire project by itemizing the scopes of work for every trade
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meeting with subs to go over the project in depth
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preparing bid packages for subs and suppliers
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reviewing all bids and determining the various subs to hire
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assisting you in making selections via our Selections Worksheet
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shopping for selections
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performing takeoffs for all the materials needed in the project
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setting up the project in Buildertrend
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plugging all costs into final cost-to-build estimate
No construction happens on the job until the pre-con phase is complete and you have reviewed the final cost-to-build estimate. If all looks good, we convert the estimate to our budget. You pay a deposit for construction costs and this officially kicks off the construction phase.
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During construction, we execute the project plan, focusing on communication, budget, timeliness, and quality:
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Trade coordination
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Purchase Orders
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Scheduling
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Accounts Payable
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Lien waivers
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Actuals vs Budget / Variances
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Inspections
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Onsite meetings
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Client communication
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Plan review
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Material handling
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Quality control
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Troubleshooting
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Change Orders as needed
At the end of this phase, your project is complete and has passed final inspection.
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Construction Phase
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Post-Construction Phase
After construction, we focus on concluding the project to ensure complete satisfaction.
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Punch List items
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Warranty items
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Final billing/accounting
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Project Review & Wrap-up
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