LifeStyle Custom Building Philosophy
At LifeStyle Construction, we understand the importance of selecting the right builder for your new home—a custom home builder who listens and shares your vision, who is totally committed to the delivery of your custom home, and has a depth of experience building custom homes.
Reasons for using a design-build company like LifeStyle Construction vs. a design-bid-build method:
- Single Source Of Accountability – The design-build approach provides a single source for your entire project. This method fosters teamwork as the architect/designer, engineer, and contractor work together to develop the project. The relationship built during the design phase ensures the foundation for a successful construction project. In the classic design-bid-build method, however, the owner must select an architect/designer, finalize the design, bid the project, select a contractor, and then act as an intermediary between the various parties.
- Cost Control – Discussing budget parameters during the design phase keeps the project within a realistic budget. Communicating the cost implications of design decisions ensures that the owner plays a key role in arriving at the final project price. Once the scope of work has been finalized, the project costs are clearly defined and controlled by the design-build firm. The owner is not overwhelmed by reviewing several detailed contracts trying to compare pricing or looking for incomplete bid information.
- Enhanced Communication – Specific design and construction details are being developed throughout the entire process and the focus stays on owner value. The communication benefits of working with a construction expert and design professional at the same time ensures that potential problems are discovered before the project starts.
- Project Management – Design-build projects can be completed in a shorter amount of time because bid time is reduced, scheduling for the project can begin before design is finalized, potential construction problems are uncovered early, and enhanced communication keeps everything moving.
- Quality Control – The design-build method helps to remove any ambiguity that may arise in material and construction specifications. Because the designer, contractor, and engineer work together, the focus remains on protecting the client’s interests.
- Craftsmanship – The tradesmen used by LifeStyle Construction have been tested and inspected by the critical minds of several of Tennessee’s finest builders. Included in their resume are aspects of projects ranging from $1M to $15M in value, using the highest quality materials and techniques to please even the most demanding clientele. With Doug and Jeff, this is an expected modus operandi, where fit and finish are put together like a fine piece of furniture. In addition, LifeStyle Construction raises the bar and surpasses the structural engineering requirements by the city, state and national building codes.
- Attention to Detail – The same techniques and best practices are used in every project we take on. Simply stated, we build every home as if it were our own!
Because of its inherent flexibility, design-build lends itself naturally to construction projects. By combining design and construction experience into one team, the homeowner experiences a turnkey solution at its best.