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6/21/2019

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The Bradford House Plan

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Make one comprehensive quality inspection checklist.

12/23/2018

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Make one comprehensive quality inspection checklist.
When it comes to inspecting your build, go around with your builder and compile one comprehensive list. An organized and experienced builder will undoubtedly have one of their own ready to go. Arguments frequently arise toward the final stages of a project. It’s important to prepare yourself for these common pitfalls. When the general thrust of the rough work progresses, spirits are high. It’s toward the end of a project with finishing details that moods begin to sour.
In this stage, there are many small items to attend to that all require an array of tradespeople. This part of your project can be difficult and expensive for your builder to organize. Combine this stress with your own eagerness to move in and you have the potential for problems. Organization solves these issues. Clear communication with timelines gives your home builder the space to do what they need to.

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Huge thanks to the GCH Team!!!

12/22/2018

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19 Days Ago the paint was still flowing through the air...

Since that day, over 54 talented individuals have been in, on, or around this home contributing to its finish. With the sale of their current home & purchasing party needing to be moved in by the first, the GCH team set a deadline which appeared almost inconceivable. With the help, understanding, & dedication of our valued trade partners, this home has been transformed virtually overnight. While we still have work to do, we can not Thank each one of our trade partners enough for their continued dedication to building the very best.

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Be consistent with who will complete the rough-in and finish work.

12/22/2018

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Be consistent with who will complete the rough-in and finish work.
With a kitchen or bathroom, the rough-in work involves bringing the waste, plumbing, and electrical services to the right places. So pipes and cables are installed in walls and under floors and are left poking out. Typically, walls are then lined and plastered, and floors laid, before the finish work.
The finish work is where the cabinets, appliances, faucets, light fixtures and tiling are done. In nearly every case the building permit requires your project manager to list one contractor on a task from start to finish. It’s difficult to change the contractor mid-process. This process can work well as long as all parties understand in advance exactly what’s expected of them.

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Why it’s important to let the builder manage the project.

12/21/2018

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Let the builder manage your project. Project management can be tricky and views often vary in terms of best practice. However, in almost every case it’s best for you to leave management up to your general contractor. If you’ve done your homework, you’ll have a contractor who’s on your team and willing to have your best interest in mind at all times.

It’s ultimately your builder’s responsibility to make sure that they have the right subcontractors and manpower on-site at the right times. Allow them the freedom and flexibility to coordinate people and building materials. While outside sources like an independent architect or engineer can play important roles as experts who look after your best interests, it’s important that your builder run the project as they see fit on a day-to-day basis.

If you or another manager steps in too frequently, expect communication issues. This is when things go wrong. Choose a builder who’s professional and then let them do their job.

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12/20/2018

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Word of the week ahead; CONCRETE.

12/16/2018

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Busy week ahead for the team at Grant’s Custom Homes. What’s an early Christmas present this year? CONCRETE! With the forecast showing temps in the 50’s, we will be hard at it. 2 homes in the final finish stages before move in day, 8 driveways, 2 basements, and about 800 feet of sidewalk to complete, and did we mention, 3 new foundations to be dug. Thankful for this break in the weather!