Our Process

Come Together

INITIAL INTERVIEW

• Introduce our team
• Identify your needs and wants
• Discuss partnerships with subcontractors
• Explain our cost structure
• Provide a general overview of our process
• Define budget components (landscape, architecture and interior design fees, finishes, etc.)

LETTER OF INTENT

• Discuss architect meetings
• Review the team concept to create an enjoyable experience and a superior home

TEAM BUILDING

• Establish construction budget
• Select the team (architect, interior designer, etc.)

By Design

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

• Begin architectural plans (schematic design)
• Consult with architect and subcontractors on structural and mechanical
• Discuss general budget of schematic plans
• Establish preliminary finish schedule

PRELIMINARY PRICING

• Send out drawings for preliminary bid
• Review pricing (our wholesale cost is passed on to you)
• Present initial pricing estimates (all selection pricing is presented and approved before ordering)
• Develop preliminary schedules and timelines

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS & FINAL SPECIFICATION

• Verify documents (pricing, selections, construction details, scope of work)
• Select subcontractors

Get To Work

FINAL BID

• Revise pricing as needed
• Present to client

CONTRACT SIGNING

• Structure contracts as either cost plus or fixed cost
• Complete final construction and selection schedule
• Define insurance policies
• Process permits

CONSTRUCTION

• Review progress with team in weekly meetings
• Communicate (any additional work or requested changes are priced and approved in advance)
• Prepare monthly draws per invoices incurred and scheduled so that any early pay discounts from suppliers are passed through to you
• Closely monitor selections with architect and interior designer to ensure accurate pricing and design details as decisions are made

Draws contain the following information:

• Draw detailing each vendor requisition
• Copies of each invoice
• Waivers of lien from previous draw
• Summary of allowance items to date
• Summary of extra charges and credits to date
• Updated construction statement showing current cost of home, amount paid to date and balance due

Welcome Home

HOME COMPLETION

• Final walk-through
• Orientation of home operation and programming
• Transfer of ownership
• Housewarming party!