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Raising the Performance Bar
The best builders engineer their homes for health and comfort
Efficiency, health and comfort—a great new home delivers all of those. But creating that home using today’s construction methods takes more knowledge than most people realize. That knowledge is one of the benefits of working with a professional builder.
Lots of homeowners ask questions about energy efficiency—questions about insulation, the heating and cooling system, the lighting and the home’s likely utility bills.
Avoid Costly Mistakes
How professional builders avoid some of the most common and costly construction mistakes.
Most people judge a home by the obvious: a floor plan that’s a joy to live in, a streetscape that wows passers-by, great natural lighting, and lots of storage. The list goes on.
But some less obvious details have just as great an impact on the homeowners’ satisfaction over time. While homeowners have little control over these details, a professional builder with a sustainable business will make sure they get done right.
First Impressions
The best builders know that the initial meeting is about earning your trust
A big factor in someone’s choice of a builder is their comfort with the first person they meet from the company, whether it’s the owner or one of the staff. Natural rapport is important, but gut feelings also play a role—feelings some homeowners aren’t sure how to interpret.
Have Questions? Ask the Builder
Prevent surprises and delays by getting answers from the top.
There are lots of things homeowners can do to keep their building project running smoothly. Number one is making timely product choices, but another key step is to direct all change requests and questions, no matter how small, to the builder or the builder’s representative (usually the project superintendent).
A Strong Finish
The quality of the paint job can make or break the look of a custom home.
Many homeowners expect plumbers and electricians to be expensive but are shocked at the prices charged by other subcontractors.
Working with a Professional Builder: Does It Really Matter?
How homeowners benefit from an established builder’s systems and relationships
Over the past decade, many new contractors have emerged as homebuilders. This has given homeowners more options, tempting some to choose a contractor based strictly on price.
Construction Quality
As a professional builder, our company takes pride in creating high-quality homes. So we’d like our homebuyers to understand the difference between a well-built home and something less. What do we mean by “quality”? It’s not a mystery—construction quality is easy to see when you know what to look for.