Are you looking to hire a custom builder for your project? Whether it is a commercial or residential project, you cannot take chances because you have to protect your investment and complete the project on time. You must ensure that you get everything right the first time. It begins by choosing the right builder that can make all the difference between success and failure of the project. Builders like Blanco Shed Builders play a critical role in the entire construction process by becoming critical partners of the process right from the time of signing the contract until handing it over to the client.
Working with a custom builder means entering a long-term relationship that will thrive on collaboration and trust. Based on the size of the project you will be working together for many months. There must be complete transparency in the relationship, and the intentions must be honest and clear which can only happen when you are aware of the role of the custom builder who becomes your friend, philosopher and guides for the construction activities.
The role of the custom builder
The custom builder is an important member of the design team who is also an advocate of the homeowner. He or she works in tandem to help create a realistic budget for the project while monitoring the cost and scope of the construction process and design. The builder will mobilise the resources necessary to carry out the construction activities according to the design by maintaining the desired quality of workmanship and operating within the budget to ensure timely completion of the project.
Responsibilities of the custom builder
The builder with entering a contract with the owner for the construction price of the home and monitor cost, work with your bank to track cost and collect payments and even process lien request.
The builder will be responsible for obtaining and managing all approvals and will liaise with the local government, building inspector and other members of the construction and design team, including architects to ensure smooth construction activities.
Obtaining the certificate of occupancy is also the responsibility of the builder.
Ordering all building materials and components and accepting the same after a proper quality check is the builder’s responsibility.
The builder will involve and manage subcontractor right from the time of the design through the construction phase and will ensure that the subcontractors execute the work according to the design by using their knowledge of building systems for adherence to the specifications.
On completion of the work, the builder will accept the project review done by the designer and will set right any deficiencies detected and resolve issues to the satisfaction of the designer. On obtaining the certificate of occupancy from the local government, the builder will deliver the project to the owner.
Educating the owner about the operations and maintenance of the building and servicing the warranty as stipulated by local jurisdiction is the responsibility of the builder.
Hiring a builder form the time of the design process will help the builder to monitor and control the project cost.
