The CMS Process

HOW CMS WORKS WITH YOU ON YOUR HOME IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

INITIAL MEETING...

• We begin with an initial consultation to learn what your needs are and get an idea of your goals, budget and timeline.
• Give you perspective on our work, and the methods of our agreement.

DESIGN...

• We create a visual concept of your idea.
• A written plan is prepared detailing specifications, timelines and materials.

REVIEW...

• We walk you through the details - encouraging you to ask questions and voice opinions.
• The design is refined and construction documents are created.
• Product and material selections are refined and a more detailed cost estimate is resolved.

BEGINNING WORK...

• Once you have approved the contract, -the construction process starts.
• We proceed with permitting.
• We establish scheduling that considers your needs.

STAYING INFORMED...

• Throughout the construction, CMS will keep you updated & answer questions, or concerns - to see the progression of the project.

COMPLETION...

• Seeing the job thru to completion as agreed & making sure the site has been cleared, cleaned & made ready for you to enjoy.

For Your Information . . .

Custom homes and large-scale remodels usually will take as little as a few months to a year depending upon the complexity of the project.

We recognize and understand that a successful construction process means a satisfied client and is the only way to run a business. We aim to make the building process as easy for our clients as possible. We start with blueprints and specifications that all parties involved receive. We make sure everyone involved in the process is on the same page. We encourage our clients to stay involved throughout the entire process and we keep open lines of communication through all stages of the building process. We encourage our clients to visit their project to experience the progress first hand. When/if that’s ever inconvenient we can record parts of the process for you.

Once we have evaluated your lot or home we will guide you through the design process. CMS can design your custom home or recommend a home designer to you. Most of our projects are customized to incorporate our client’s wants and needs into their project.

“What is the cost per square foot?” is a commonly asked question of builders. It is impossible to give you an accurate answer to that question until the plan is decided upon, finishes are agreed on, and the building site has been inspected we need to know what you have in mind like custom ideas you want incorporated into your project before giving any estimated costs.

Our projects are inspected for code compliance. Inspections to expect that will take place during the construction process.

When the foundation-preparation is ready for the concrete, an inspector/engineer will come out and check to make sure that all the requirements are met. Any changes that need to be made will be addressed in order to pass inspection.

All framing, plumbing, electrical, heating, insulation, etc. is completed and all work is inspected prior to the drywall being installed.

Then the cabinets, trim, driveway, and other aspects of the project are completed.

CMS works on a time and material contract price. There are a limited number of suppliers and labor providers for quality residential construction. This is a very competitive industry and most builders pay about the same price for materials and services. It is not so simple to understand why one builder could offer any special cost advantage over another. True, -a cost advantage may simply be because one builder is using and providing a lower quality service or product.  However, what separates excellence from ‘par’ is that an expert builder often has ways of consolidating designs, materials & schedules in such a way as to reduce cost without reducing quality.  A builder may include different items in the home as standard and may have different quality levels than another builder, which impacts as differences in cost. This makes comparing builders prices almost impossible. The important point is to find a builder that you can trust. Regardless of where our pricing falls, -you can be sure that CMS will not sacrifice job-quality to pad the bottom-line.  Our clients have already testified to this aspect of the CMS professional philosophy.