Design/Build
for
Remodelers:
One
Company's
Approach
Six years ago, we realized that in order
to thrive in the very competitive "Gold
Coast" region of Connecticut, we
needed to do something different. Because
we had already established a reputation
for service and quality, it made
sense for us to build on that. We felt
that a design-build approach would expand
our services to the customer, and
offer us a way to provide flexibility,
while controlling quality and expenses.
Since then, we have grown from a small
family-run business to a $1 million-plus
company. We've also learned a great
deal about the benefits (and difficulties)
of this approach. Among other things,
it requires new billing, scheduling, and
management procedures.
How We Got Started
Before we incorporated, we