SELECTING YOUR BUILDER

There are a lot of ways to complete a home building project. The most cost-effective is to use a construction management company. A construction management company is a highly-skilled group of professionals that are coordinated by one management company. Because of the proven track record, ability to purchase materials in volume, and years of experience which avoids costly mistakes, a construction management company can build for nearly the same cost as a self-managed project. The volume discounts are passed on to you the home owner.

A construction management company will ensure every phase of your project is completed on time, that all building codes are met, and that your bottom line is being watched on a continual basis. A construction management company has a network of trusted subcontractors that have proven themselves to be the area's best. The company hires these highly specialized and very specific subcontractors on an on-going basis and are very familiar with their work ethics, craftsmanship, and quality. This yields the lowest risk possible, and lowest price. Because the management company does not have the same overhead as a general contractor, the savings can be passed on to you.

There are five basic things to look for in a construction management company:
1. Examples of homes they have built/references.
2. An open-book bidding procedure so you may see what they paid for materials.
3. A Construction Management Company that builds green.
4. One that is friendly and understands the importance of customer service and your need for a stress-free building experience.
5. Price