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5-Step Process

Refining over 66 years of experience into a unique, proven five‑step process.

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DREAM
DESIGN
CONTRACT
BUILD
OWN

Life of the Project

Our vision is to be the best DESIGNBUILD contractor in Southeastern Wisconsin. To achieve this, we use a very rigorous process we call the Life of the Project Manual (LOPM). This process comes from having over 66 years of experience that has been refined into a set program for how we run the entire customer experience. Each step or phase has multiple checklists, schedules, and formats that help us exceed your expectations.

conceptualize
Step 1

DREAM

Led by a Project Executive, the team meets with the client to discuss visions and expectations. Conceptual plans are developed to establish an initial budget and set major milestones.

design-development
Step 2

DESIGN

Our clients actively engage in the design stage to ensure we create a building model that meets its stakeholders’ expectations.

pre-construction
Step 3

CONTRACT

We develop the architectural and engineering documents. We confirm the project schedule, establish subcontractors, obtain project approvals and secure permits.

construction
Step 4

BUILD

Excitement grows as the building process proceeds. Our team communicates job status, executes the schedule, monitors the budget and provides updates to the owner.

post-construction
Step 5

OWN

We hand our clients the keys in this final stage, but stay close at hand. Attentive follow-up at various points guarantees our accountability for the work we completed.