Principal Players in the Custom Home Process

Real-Estate Agent
These professionals are responsible for assisting you in buying and selling land, and usually coordinate various aspects of the closing when the property deed is transferred.

Construction Lender
These professionals are responsible for lending money to you to purchase land and/or the house; most often, the land and house are used as security until the loan is paid in full.

Construction Manager
These professionals are responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling the design/build process to ensure your best interest is maintained from start to finish. They maintain standards for quality and provide personal attention to all phases of the process. They hire and oversee:

1. Specialty Trade Contractors, which provide trade labor and bid proposals at each phase of construction, adhering to Drawings and Specifications.

2. Suppliers and Manufacturers, who provide material and products at each phase of construction adhering to Drawings and Specifications.

3. Architect/Designer, which create Drawings and Specifications.

4. Civil and Structural Engineers who provide scientific knowledge to solve construction problems related to geological and structural conditions during the creation of Drawings and Specifications.

5. Plan Examiner and Field Inspector, who are responsible for reviewing Design/Build criteria both prior to and during the construction process to maintain compliance with applicable codes.

What you should expect from the Design/Build phases of construction