Saturday, October 16, 2010

Timeline to Build

When planning to build a home, the big question that normally comes up is how long does it take to build.  I would say on average it is a 90 day process for plan design, and approximately 8 months for the construction phase.  We don't average 8 months, we do better but there are a lot of key factors that can impact build time.  Weather is a factor, availability of labor and materials, and a huge one is timeliness of customer decisions.  With proper planning, we've finished projects inside 4 months- although that is rare and not preferred.  We also have worked very hard to develop a communication process that keeps everyone on the same page in regards to management of the entire project.  That focus alone has increased efficiency and saved both us and our customers thousands of dollars.  If you are considering building, start the planning process close to a year out for your family's move.  That should give you plenty of time and less stress and will help you enjoy the process much more.