Building Process
The foundation behind Sabo Custom Builders (SCB) success is integrity. Simply put, we say what we are going to do and then deliver. We have a strong belief in the principles of honesty, quality, and timely completion, which ultimately lead to customer satisfaction. Once your project is defined, you receive up-front pricing and a realistic time frame for completing your new home. Time is taken to explore your needs and present every option available. We use proven Professional Project Management to manage our process. Efficient, accurate and comprehensive management tools give the builder and the client the ability to make informed decisions. Below is a high-level summary or our Five Phase Professional Construction Project Management Process.
PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND PLANNING PHASE
The Pre-construction Phase is the first opportunity to “Plan your Project”. We will work with you to develop Custom Plans, Specifications, and Allowance Amounts. This process has no set timeline or number of meetings. Completion of the Pre-Construction State is reached when the Plans, Specifications and Allowance Amounts are completed to your satisfaction.
Also, you will be presented with a personalized Homeowner Manual prior to Construction. It will help you to stay organized and informed during the construction process. This Manual is your tool to stay organized and on Schedule. If you follow the steps outlined in the Homeowners Manual your construction experience will be more enjoyable and much more effective.
CONTRACT PHASE
• Final Drawings, ¼” scale, each page signed and dated by SCB and Homeowner
• Mutual Agreement on Specifications signed and dated by SCB and Homeowner
• Allowance Sheets signed and dated by SCB and Homeowner
• Contract signed and dated by SCB and Homeowner
These four items work together to form the complete contractual agreement between the Homeowner and SCB. Once signed and dated, Modifications to any of these documents is considered a Change Order, which must be requested in Writing, and will be handed according to the Change Order Procedure.
CONSTRUCTION PHASE
You are building a High quality home with us. We want to be Flexible to accommodate any changes or variations to your home that you may desire throughout the course of the project. In order to manage the complexities of the decisions that go into a custom home, we have developed a system of Purchase Order and Change Orders to build flexibility into your contract.
Changes during the course of constriction are inevitable in the Custom Home market. We have devised a system to process these changes and implement them in a cost and time effective manner. If the system is not followed, large delays, cost overruns, and an irritated and frustrated homeowner usually result. Changes may cause unforeseen problems, usually result in a price increase, and always cause a delay in the construction schedule.
Several meetings and selection decisions will have to be made at times during the construction phase. These requirements will be defined as well as deadlines will be defined during the Contract Phase and will be a part of your homeowner’s process manual.
CLOSING PHASE
Approximately one week prior to closing you will meet with the Customer Care Manager and Construction Manger to demonstrate the operation of Appliances and Mechanical Systems in your new home. The Customer Care Manager will explain homeowner maintenance responsibilities and review the Limited Warranty Agreement. The Customer Care Manager will also provide the homeowner with any manufacturing warranties. You will be given an opportunity to give the Customer Care Manager your final punch list at this time. A complete punch list is important at this time. The construction Manager will complete your written punch list according to the construction schedule. Prior to closing day, the Purchasing Manager will detail all final charges and credits on a job summary report and final payment must be received prior to move-in.
WARRANTY PHASE
On or about forty five days after closing, and at your convenience, you will schedule a home review with the Warranty Manager. You will fill out a Warranty Repair request form if you have found in your home. The Warranty Manager will address each item and contact the appropriate contractors for repair. This same process will be conducted twelve months after closing.
