Design & Build Process
We understand that each of our clients may be at different points in the build process. Even if you have consulted designers, builders, or architects, purchased land or built a plan, you STILL may not know the place to start.
Emmett Leo Homes understands how to move your project forward regardless of your starting point.
STEP 1
Emmett Leo Homes – Design/Build Process Why Design Build.Points to cover are the complexities in building projects, the challenges in a typical architect driven bid process, the integrated delivery method.
STEP 1 – Preliminary Design Launch
Objective: This is where we learn about you and what you want. We start doing the behind the scenes work on the chosen location which allows us to establish the build parameters and any specific variables that come up.
Deliverables:
Schedule for development
Site Survey
Feasibility Assessment
STEP 2
Before we get started, let’s chat. Points to cover are the USP of the brand, why clients choose to work with us, learn more about us and our past success (Founder’s unique attributes tied to company USP)
STEP 2 – Architectural Design
Objective: We work closely with our selected architect and interior designer to create the layout and design for your home. Our clients have a lot of input through precedent images that they provide, and direct feedback to our design team.
Deliverables:
Floor Plans
Exterior Elevations
Exterior renderings
STEP 3
Consultation, we come to you.Points to cover are this is where we learn more about the challenges in your current home, what your goals are, and how we can help bring that to reality through designing and building your project together
STEP 3 – Estimating Phase
Objective: Although we create a preliminary plan based on the budget, now is the time to get a better estimate which steers the architectural detailing to follow. This is done to ensure that we do not end up with a design concept that our clients cannot afford to build.
Deliverables:
Preliminary Budget
Material Allowances
Trades Allowances
STEP 4
Preliminary design contract. Points to cover are rough cost(helpful to publish), the ‘why’ a prelim is a great choice,how the integrated process will work (very high level),answer the architect/designer question (do I need one?)
STEP 4 – Construction Contracts & Permitting
Objective: Now is the time that we secure your project into a construction contract and into our construction calendar.
Deliverables:
A fair and balanced contract
Finalized drawings
Permits
STEP 5
Setting initial conditions.Points to cover are measuring the existing house (reno) or lot (new-build). Introduction to design team.Feasibility of project is discussed at this phase including budget.
STEP 5 – Pre-construction
Objective: This is where the fun part begins; Finishing materials and Purchase orders!
We finalize all design selections, ensure they are available and purchase orders are issued.
Each client receives our trademark Finish Guide which details every selection chosen in every room with a description and an image.
Our clients have said that it is one of the most helpful elements in the building process.
Deliverables:
Finalized interior elevations and detailing
Finish Schedule of materials
A well-built and realistic schedule
STEP 6
Gathering information.Here we learn more about you,what you want, and then work to design this with our (in-house) team.
STEP 6 – Construction
Objective: Because all of the planning and preparation are now complete, the construction of your home will be exciting and stress-free. Our clients are given daily updates via our online Client Portal, and we meet regularly to review progress, chat about how things are coming together and address any questions you have.
Deliverables:
Your dream home
Delivered on-time
Delivered on-budget
A partner in the process
STEP 7
Design concept.Using our integrated design approach we consider your budget alongside the design process.We bring your dreams to life through the drawing process with our (in-house) design team.
STEP 7 – After Move-in Care and Maintenance
Objective: Your home must be maintained regularly to ensure that all the systems work efficiently and the luxury materials you have chosen perform how they should.
Our Home Maintenance Package gives our client homes the regular maintenance it requires and ensures that their home, and their warranty, is always taken care of.
Deliverable:
Yearly stress-free home maintenance plan so our clients don’t have to think about it.
Simple online booking of after-build services such as pressure washing, additions, improvements, or any additional home-related requirements.
STEP 8
Costing. Now that we have a developed design concept, we do a thorough costing to this to ensure that everything is aligned before proceeding
STEP 9
Our Construction Contract. It’s now time to engage in a contract based on the developed design concept and the working project budget
STEP 10
The devils in the details. Before we can launch intoconstruction we need to define the materials and details toensure that all PO’s are issued and everything is scheduled
STEP 11
The fun begins. Here is where all of our planning comes to 3D. During the process we will continue to counsel and collaborate with you giving you a lot of control over the process.Changes?No problem!We are here to make sure that the end product is exactly what you want
STEP 12
Part of the family.Our job doesn’t end when we hand over the keys.We deliver a close-out document which is like an operation manual for your new home.As well, we complete a walk through with you to ensure that you know how to use your home, and finally, we provide on-going maintenance work to maintain your investment.
OUR WORK SPEAKS FOR ITSELF
Emmett Leo Homes presents
The Builders Code Of Ethics
This is the Code by which I live and work. It is the Code to which any honest builder should adhere.
I promise the following:
✔To willingly and proactively tell the truth, even when unpleasant. Without truth, there is no trust. Without trust, there is no relationship.
✔To work with clients on the elements of their project where they have an interest, and to advise, guide or handle decisions for them with knowledge and expertise where they do not wish to be involved.
✔To communicate openly and honestly with the client regardless of self-interest or bias.
✔To openly choose material that benefits the client’s wishes, instead of personal best interest
✔To promote family connection through interactive communication and planning where all members are welcome and encouraged to be part of the process.
✔To not allow reasons, excuses, or deliberation from getting the results that we have discussed and agreed upon.
✔To take ownership in the work that we do with the same weight given to making decisions as if we were living in the home ourselves.
✔To have and to show the utmost respect to our clients and employees, in our communication, and our execution.
✔To stand by our clients, products and people and to take responsibility when mistakes, errors, and communications issues arise.
