The Design Build Process is a long and complex process but we are here to walk you through the process. Below we have attempted to give you an overview of only the work that needs to be done to give you a context of how we would proceed. Blue signifies owners choices.

1.   Communication with client – this is where we build a working relationship, where we get to know your dreams and desires and where we get to know each other. We both decide that we are a good fit for each other and where we begin form a good team and establish the targets for your home (what you want on the outside, inside, energy efficiency, green items, price, etc.)

a.       Initial contact

b.      Phone conference

c.       Office conference

2.   Sign Design/Build Agreement with 1st retainer – this is where we formally form a team to move forward on your plans and dreams. This also places you on our schedule for estimating and associated tasks.

a.       Site visit

b.      Develop Preliminary plans and specifications

c.       Develop preliminary estimate

d.      Prepare final plans and specifications

e.      Obtain architectural/committee approval (if required)

f.       Prepare final estimate

3.   Sign Purchase Agreement with 2nd retainer – we have come this far and have followed our above “targets” to completion and now we move forward to build. This also gets you on our “Build” schedule.

a.    Close on Home Loan (if required)

b.   Complete selections & meeting with interior designer (if desired) – (blue color = home owner choices) involved

                                                 i.      Exterior

                                                ii.      Interior

                                               iii.      Cabinets

                                               iv.      Appliances

                                               v.      Plumbing

                                              vi.      Electrical

c.    Prepare construction schedule

d.    Preconstruction meeting

e.    Home site review

f.     Obtain permits as required

4.   Start Construction – the day we have long anticipated arrive and we begin construction. Below is a general sequence of events.

a.    Site work

b.    Concrete foundation & plumbing rough-in & concrete scored (if required)

c.     SIPs, ICF, framing, windows, exterior doors & exterior trim installed

d.    Roofing

e.     Install rough in electrical (wiring review with owners) & HVAC & plumbing top-out

f.      Owners pre-sheetrock walk through (blue = homeowner meetings or responsibilities)

g.     Drywall, tape, bed, texture

h.     Interior doors, trim & paint/stain

i.      Cabinets & paint/stain

j.      Owners landscaping, driveway & sidewalk review

k.     Plumbing, electrical & HVAC final

l.      Flooring and hardware installed

m.    Letter indicating 60 days until move in

n.     Owners hardware and bath accessory meeting

o.     Carpet installed

p.     Final clean and concrete stained/sealed

q.     Obtain Certificate of Occupancy (if required)

r.      Owners “Home owner” orientation & Final Acceptance review

s.     Testing for Energy Star, NAHB Green Home Building, LEED’s Home

t.      Close on Home

5.   90 day warranty review – we come out to take care of any items that need correction or adjusting as spelled out in your warranty.

6.   One year warranty follow up – we come out to take care of any items that need correction or adjusting as spelled out in your warranty.