Process
PHASE 1
Project Vision and Definition
- Design Kick-off meeting – a view into your inspiration and ideas
- Understanding client budgets and their needs
- Analyze project site conditions
- Research local rules and regulations
- Define the overarching design theme
- Interview & select a design architect
- Match architect to client requirements and budget
- Discuss initial drawings and concept layouts
- Study cost-effective design solutions
- Discuss preliminary finish specifications
- Review options for value engineering
- Define budgets for each project element
- Prepare a preliminary budget for the project
- Use our network to obtain pre-approvals
- Get approval on the project
- Receive financing estimate from the bank
PHASE 2
Design Development & Permitting
- Define interior and exterior architectural details
- Explore custom material options and client wish lists
- Review the multiple design layouts with the clients
- Obtain approvals on the final package
- Finalize building specifications
- Create a project schedule
- Analyze bids on major trades
- Close on the final budget
- Obtain required permits prior to building commencement
- Finalize the construction cost / loan
PHASE 3
Construction & Furnishing
- Finish selections, schedule review with the Owner
- Submit initial purchase orders for long-lead materials
- Break ground on your dream destination
- Supervise construction as per plan
- Continuous quality control checks in place
- Schedule site visits between design and construction teams
- Weekly on-site meetings with the client to review progress
- Finalize interior selections
- Prepare homeowner manual
- Market property & sell
- Warranty checks in place
- Home maintenance begins