One of the (many) unavoidable truths of construction and home improvement is that the budget is always finite, and the desires will...

We like to integrate project management technology with the project process for our clients. This way they can be aware of what is going on, feel included, and communicate on their time. We create our work around the concept of information sharing. This helps us to avoid common miscommunications when building custom residential architecture. You have a computer in your pocket, let’s use it to build stuff Some typical information sharing issues that we run into include: Where

Can you fast track construction? Is it safe? The project Team is in place. The design was adjusted to pricing reality. Owner has agreed to a price based on a design, assumptions and allowances. Is it possible to start a fast track building process, understanding the need to speed while finishing construction documents? Like many hard questions, the answer is that it depends. It depends… First off, it depends if the construction and design teams collaborate well and can add

Trust, but Verify Quality Control of High Performance Insulation & Sealing on a Full-House Renovation Even when you hire the best talent, it still takes a team approach to produce the highest quality finished project. We snapped some photos, as seen below, at a Jones Pierce job site this week. This project is a complete renovation & addition residential project in a North Atlanta neighborhood. The house has already been sheathed then insulated with open cell foam. At this poi

Additional Detail Without Additional Cost The contractor is on the team, your loan is approved, and now it’s time to create detailed drawings for construction. You have defined the cost before fully detailing the project in order to keep your options open about phasing without spending the entire design fee. .. Now… How can you make sure the contractor allowed for unforeseen building conditions? Is there a way to protect yourself from the problem of scope creep as allowances

Custom Projects Require Custom Teams Who is the crew for your home movie? Owners mobilizing a team for custom home construction are looking for a one-of-a-kind design solution. We contend to produce the one-off design, a custom team should be assembled to fit the needs of a project. Think in terms of producing a film: what major “players” and crew are needed for a project and how they are engaged? The major “players” are easy. The Owner produces, creating the conditions for

Renovation is a Team Sport Teamwork. Collaboration. Partnership. Working closely together—client, designer and contractor—throughout a home renovation project simply produces better results. Shannon Corr, STA contracting working with Angel Shockey, Jones Pierce and clients Ellen Dossett and Ann Wade on their recently completed Lake Martin AL home. Piles of lumber make the most satisfying conference tables. Renovation is a Process In the traditional project delivery model the