The objective of the Project Development phase is to produce a project scope that meets the goals of the project.
DESIGN & PLANNING MEETINGS
Now that we’ve committed to working together within a target budget, we begin a series of meetings in which we will identify the scope of the project. Certain types of projects will engage one of the designers or architects we work with, while other types of projects will be designed with our in house staff.
It is through a series of meetings that we collaboratively establish exactly what it is that will be built for you– from the floor plan right down to the grout color and towel bars.
This is the way we know to make sure that everything will be accounted for both from the perspective of the user (there needs to be a place to hang the towel!) but equally important is that it is only when we identify all of these details that we can confidently provide the fixed price model that we work within.
During this process, we engage our trade partners and vendors to provide their expertise as we work to establish the scope and product selections. We’ll also talk about specific needs that may be uniquely important to your family and you – things like dust control, snow clearing, and accommodations that may need to be made for children or pets. You, of course, can decide to alter the goals of the project along the way – we’ll be clear to discuss the financial implications.
When we reach the end of the Project Development phase and see that everyone’s goals are in alignment, the next step is to commit to the construction agreement.