An Official Publication of the 2009-2010
Greater Houston Builders Association
Remodelors Council
Houston Remodeling Guide 2009
An Official Publication of the Greater Houston Builders Assciation RemodelorsTM Council
the design / build experience
Imagine, plan, document and execute
This wine room addition by William Shaw & Associates added a climate-controlled storage area, plus increased the size of
one of the upstairs bedrooms. William Shaw
& Associates developed a
creative solution to add a
two-story addition off the
front of the home despite problematic city restrictions.
creative solution to add a
two-story addition off the
front of the home despite problematic city restrictions.
emodeling, renovating or adding on to your existing home, what a wonderful
experience this could be. Yes, wonderful!
The Design / Build Experience starts at the very beginning when you have the
concept of making an investment in your home. This full service approach is
very useful for navigating through the entire experience. By utilizing this
system, the project will be something you are only going to do once and want
done as an investment to your home. It lets you do better things with your life
than spend months
designing and managing this investment.
Imagine – At this point, the Design / Build process helps the client analyze if the
concept makes sense both aesthetically and economically. By listening to the
client
’s needs, wants and wishes for their home and lifestyle, the builder will then
develop a preliminary design and budget that
Lighted cabinetry flanks custom media center in this “bridge living room.” Remodel project by Steve Hood Company Builders.
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best meets the client’s wishes within the confines of the neighborhood, property and most important,
the investment range. This is when 85 percent of the work is done; when concept
meets design(s) and budget. Then the decision whether the concept is a good
investment for the family should be made.
Planning – Blending the information gathered while consulting and studying the unique
issues related to your particular renovation, the Design / Build team is now
ready to quickly finish what they have started. They work simultaneously in
developing a complete package for the client:
•Plans, selections, engineering prepared for permit;
•Construction documents that put into writing what the project will include;
•Schedules that predict the progress of construction and set
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milestones for funding guidelines;
•Warranty & Care outlines warranty and home maintenance items.
Execution – Now your work is done, (typically less then 10 hours, for the clients).
It is now thoroughly documented what the builder’s responsibilities are, how much the project will cost and when it will be done.
The builders will work closely with their clients and share a mutual
understanding of the project. Their goal is to work to bring clients
’ desired dreams to life. Proper up-front planning and understanding has a
predicable end result that these companies stake their reputations on.
Allen W. Griffin, CGR, GMB, CAPS, CGP
Gryphon Builders
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