The Benefits of

Design/Build

Before planning your next remodeling project, consider using a Design/Build company.

There are many benefits of having your contractor involved in the design phase of your project.

Simply defined, by the Design-Build Institute of America,

Design/Build is:

A method of project delivery in which one entity, the design-build team, works under a single contract with the project owner to provide design and construction services. One entity, one contract, one unified flow of work from initial concept through completion.

Design-build is an alternative to design-bid-build. Under the latter approach, design and construction are split - separate entities, separate contracts, separate work.

The 5 advantages of using the Design/Build model:

1. Convenience - one stop shopping. You are working with one team to design and build your project. This streamlines your project delivery and saves you time and money by working with a team focused on the end result of your project from the beginning, which is building it.

2. Accelerated Completion- Work is completed collaboratively and this means it can be done faster and with fewer problems. The construction and material needs are known up front for the builder as the design is completed.

3. Cost savings and realistic budget formation -  the team is geared towards efficiency and innovation. Construction costs are considered during the design and the contractor ensure's all trades are considered during the planning phase.

4. Choices - depending on the firm you select, there can be a variety of designers and/or architects available to work on your project as part of the design/build team. Irons Brothers Construction matches our clients and their projects with the team we feel will meet their project needs and budget best.

5. Building - a design that will be built. A sizeable amount of designs are never built. This is generally because the client's vision was different than their pocketbook. Contractors are familiar with actual construction costs and as part of the design/build team they will advocate for you and ensure your budget is respected so the project can be built.

Learn more about our Design/Build process 

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Gardening Tips:

1. Fish tank water is loaded with nutrients. Use it for gardens or house plants.
2. Bury some coffee grounds in your garden to provide much needed acid to high alkaline soil. It aerates too.
3. Dampened newspapers placed on the ground around plants help keep the soil moist and hold weeks at bay. Wet papers well and sprinkle lightly with soil, they're biodegradable.
4. Planting garlic, parsley, or basil among your flowers will deter bugs. Plant them as an edging.

Happy Gardening!

  

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Today's new homes are being built with features such as:

• Energy-efficient tankless water heaters, Energy Star appliances, HVAC systems, insulation, windows, and doors that make the home more comfortable and can save the home owners significant money over the long term.
• Lifestyle-friendly, spacious layouts featuring open spaces, high ceilings and rooms that flow into each other more easily, like the popular great room.
• Electrical wiring systems that accommodate modern appliances and components such as high-definition televisions, security systems, fire alarms and sophisticated lighting and audio setups.    

Over the long term, homeownership is still a solid stepping stone to a future of financial security for your family. Equity earned over the years can be used to help pay for school tuition, to downsize into a retirement home, or for a range of future financial needs.