Design-Build

See our chart comparing the Design-Build process with the conventional building process.

Consider the benefits of streamlining the building process by hiring a team with over 50 years of combined design and building experience:

A Single Point of Contact

Eliminate the headache of negotiating with multiple firms for various services only to end up with conflict, communication gaps, frustration and cost overruns. Instead, the Golden Rule team of design professionals and skilled craftsmen become your one partner from concept to design to blueprints to construction.

A Design That Fits Your Budget

Advantages to Design-Build:

Less costly than hiring an Architect and a Builder
Budget is factored in from the beginning to make sure design fits, time is not wasted, and project is realistic
Just one point of contact makes for greater clarity in communication from beginning to end
Eliminates conflict of interest between Architect and Builder
Project is moved more efficiently and timely through all phases

We are prepared to handle every aspect of the process:

Design
Permitting
Excavation
Well & septic installation
Assistance with selecting finishes
Construction
Custom finish carpentry
Overseeing subcontractors
Grading
Landscaping
And finally – turning the key over to you!

Most independent design firms have little construction experience, which often leads to a severe disconnect between the design process and the build process, which further leads to a disconnect between your budget and the actual costs of construction. Our experience in both design and construction allows us to tailor your project to your budget from the very beginning.

Lower Total Costs

Juggling different firms with differing agendas and conflicting schedules through many changes is a very painful process to pay for. Our approach streamlines the process to reduce costly re-designs and delays, incorporates efficient building techniques, and employs well-thought solutions to challenges to keep your costs down.

Accelerated Completion Schedules

Our integrated approach allows us to get to construction sooner by overlapping the design, permitting, and construction planning processes. Once construction begins questions and decisions can be handled rapidly because everything flows from a single source.

Enhanced Communication

The Golden Rule Design-Build process is based upon mutual trust — designing and building your home as if it were ours. We start with, "Who are you?" — your land, your lifestyle, your pets, your children, your parents. "How are you?" — disabilities, ADA, asthma, allergies, chemical sensitivity. We then keep that flow of communication going throughout the build phase with weekly on-the-job briefs and demonstrations. After your project is completed ahead of schedule, we will educate you in your new home or space at the official ribbon cutting and "Homeowner Handoff."

Greater Flexibility to Customize

The Design-Build process in one that is challenging but one that should also be fun and exciting! We encourage and depend on your participation. There is no cumbersome back and forth between design firm and build firm so your home can be further customized even after the building process has begun. We are very proud of our artistic renderings and state-of-the-art modeling, but we understand that sometimes there is no substitute for standing in your newly framed family room.