Process is Imperative

I have been in the construction business since 1985. That only means I have learned a lot and developed processes that reliably work.

Project Managment

The images above are rotating through examples of my documents.

• Every great project starts with a great design team including an Architect, Interior Designer, and (hopefully) a Lighting Designer. I get involved as needed to help with the initial planning, but success always starts with a great team.
• The details that come from the design teams are the "jewelry" for the home. This is the bling that makes the home shine. Our team works diligently to insure those details are perfectly implemented and have the right foundation to truly shine.
• Next I create the Macro Checklist to show high level summary of the big milestones.
• Then each Macro is broken down into a Micro Checklist with specific dates and details.
• During the project, a gnat chart is kept current with timelines, critical paths and deadlines.
• The results are on time, on budget and deliver stunning results.

Agile Process

Interestingly enough, I have learned that my process parallels the decades old Agile Project Management process.

In Agile, there are three primary levels of information:

• Story - on my projects, this is typically trade related such as "we are building a bathroom with a specific floorplan, functionality, and finishes." All the trades working in that space know the Story and have tasks related to this small scope of work.
• Epics - are a collection of stories, such as building a floor of the house.
• Initiative - is a collection of Epics, such as building the house.

To be honest, I have not deliberately or specifically followed the Agile processes. One of my team members explained it to me and it makes sense. The process was developed around 1957 and is typically used for software development.

Sprints

Our projects are ran in two week rhythms, which in the Agile process is a Sprint. Over the decades, I have found it to be imperative that the architect/designer and the homeowner be realigned every two weeks. I also hold sprint meetings with The Trades on the same rhythm as well as on an informal basis to keep everyone on the same page.

Capacity

I only build two projects a year. Our team of Trades and craftspeople know each other on the project and work like a machine. It is truly amazing to see the team deliver fantastic results. My focus is building a fine custom home for select clients. Contact me before you get into the Construction Drawing phase to see if there is a fit and our schedules align.