When building a new home or renovating an existing home, owners can often become confused, drained and often burnt out across the length of some projects.  In today’s economy, there are many homeowners who have a desire to manage their own construction project to avoid the expense of hiring a GC or full service construction company to handle their project.  We recognize there are many homeowners with flexible schedules and possibly some construction experience that might be up to do this on your own – but may need some help and expertise along the way.  Not having the proper guidance and making uninformed decisions can have disastrous results both financially and structurally.  Some of the problems that could arise:

• Missed opportunities due to lack of familiarity with available products and technology
• Improper sequencing or specifications which can lead to re-work
• Overpaying for sub-contractors or materials
• General lack of knowledge and familiarity with standard construction techniques and methods
• Not aware of current and applicable building codes
• Quality, form and function might not be what was expected because of limitations on communication tools and techniques

Using Element as a trusted adviser to rely on as you navigate your project could save you from significant unnecessary expense, many headaches and potential future problems.  Owners should be focused on making critical design and function details not on schedules, estimates and technical details.  Element works with you to figure out all the design and function details that are important to you, works with you to in creating a design and function set of drawings, then producing competitive bid packages to send out to contractors.  Whether we help with one small part of your project or assist you in your entire project Element strives for perfection in everything that we do and stand with our clients making sure that everything is clear, and that the correct direction is taken at every turn.  

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