Your builder should give you a schedule of construction!
What does that mean? It means you should have a
written list of dates from your builder that tells
you what is going to happen and when it is
going to happen.
Here is what we do - - Once the framing starts on a home we
publish a detailed breakdown of dates indicating what trade contractor (plumbing, heating, flooring, painting, etc...) will be on-site. A start date and an end date - by trade.
Why is that important:
1. We want want our customers to know what is happening with their home and when it is going to happen. It is an important step in our belief that you should "Build with Confidence." When you know something is supposed to happen and then it happens that gives you confidence that your home is on schedule and moving forward as planned.
2. Our suppliers and subcontractors get the same schedule as our customers. Because of this the flooring contractor, for example, knows that he is supposed to install flooring 3 or 4 months in advance. A schedule of constructions helps control delays.
3. Our schedule is detailed to the point where we can give our customers their occupancy date as soon as we start framing the home. It helps our customers plan the move into their new home.
Most builders don't provide such a schedule. I can't figure out why not. My only guess is that they don't want to commit. Our feeling is that our customers have committed to us, we need to ensure our commitment to them.
Please know that we build in the Grand Rapids, MI area - Rockford, MI, Ada, MI, Lowell, MI, Hudsonville, MI, Grand Haven, MI, and many other locations in West Michigan. I tell you this because I want you to know that we are as impacted by the weather as many other communities. Weather can cause a bump in the schedule, but not to any great extent. You can plan, prepare and build under many conditions. Further, because of our experience we plan for bumps along the way. Our customers still move in based on our committed date and schedule.
We are glad that you have visited us. If you came to our blog from a source other than our website, please visit us at www.heartlandbuilders.com. If you are planning to build a new home (or dreaming about it), please know that we would love to talk to you.
Build for fun. Build till you can't build no more. Build with confidence.
Remember: May is "Love your Builder" month
What does that mean? It means you should have a
written list of dates from your builder that tells
you what is going to happen and when it is
going to happen.
Here is what we do - - Once the framing starts on a home we
publish a detailed breakdown of dates indicating what trade contractor (plumbing, heating, flooring, painting, etc...) will be on-site. A start date and an end date - by trade.
Why is that important:
1. We want want our customers to know what is happening with their home and when it is going to happen. It is an important step in our belief that you should "Build with Confidence." When you know something is supposed to happen and then it happens that gives you confidence that your home is on schedule and moving forward as planned.
2. Our suppliers and subcontractors get the same schedule as our customers. Because of this the flooring contractor, for example, knows that he is supposed to install flooring 3 or 4 months in advance. A schedule of constructions helps control delays.
3. Our schedule is detailed to the point where we can give our customers their occupancy date as soon as we start framing the home. It helps our customers plan the move into their new home.
Most builders don't provide such a schedule. I can't figure out why not. My only guess is that they don't want to commit. Our feeling is that our customers have committed to us, we need to ensure our commitment to them.
Please know that we build in the Grand Rapids, MI area - Rockford, MI, Ada, MI, Lowell, MI, Hudsonville, MI, Grand Haven, MI, and many other locations in West Michigan. I tell you this because I want you to know that we are as impacted by the weather as many other communities. Weather can cause a bump in the schedule, but not to any great extent. You can plan, prepare and build under many conditions. Further, because of our experience we plan for bumps along the way. Our customers still move in based on our committed date and schedule.
We are glad that you have visited us. If you came to our blog from a source other than our website, please visit us at www.heartlandbuilders.com. If you are planning to build a new home (or dreaming about it), please know that we would love to talk to you.
Build for fun. Build till you can't build no more. Build with confidence.
Remember: May is "Love your Builder" month
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This is great info to know.
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