The design/build process offers a single-source contract for all facets of your project. We assume all responsibility for your project assembling a cohesive team including the architect, engineers, and designers with whom we collaborate to develop a facility to meet your needs and expectations. Being a single source of responsibility assures time and money is saved, reduces your risks during the planning, design and construction process and delivers a turnkey product to you on time and within budget.

We bring together all the resources necessary to provide you with a Kort quality product utilizing our expertise for your building needs so you can manage the other needs of your business. We assume the risks of the design stage, control the project costs, obtain permits and approvals, develop and monitor the time-line, schedule production, order materials, hire and manage all subcontractors; delivering a completed project with minimal effort by you.

At Kort Builders, your goals are our goals! Our design/build team will make your dream our project, from start to finish. See the methods below for more explanation of the design/build process.

Design / Build Timeline
Design/build provides the highest quality at the most competitive cost, creating true value for you. Your entire project is combined under one contract with a single point of contact. We create a timeline to control the entire project.

The timeline covers the project beginning with defining the scope of the project, and then delineates all phases including planning, preliminary design, cost budgeting, detailed drawings, scheduling, construction and final punch-out, to the delivery of a completed project. Our team of engineers, architects, designers and builders choose the appropriate materials, systems, and methods for your needs under professional leadership, providing centralized control for the complete project resulting in a turn-key delivery of the finished project.

The timeline establishes a control point from which to monitor progress and continuously evaluate the project.

Design / Build Experience

Initial Consultation
The initial consultation consists of meeting at the client’s office to discuss project feasibility, design concerns, ideas, and budgeting. Our first step is listening to your needs, desires and budget. We then interpret those needs and desires and convert them into solutions that are creative, functional and aesthetically pleasing. We also advise you on how to best control costs without sacrificing project integrity.

Feasibility Study & Preliminary Design
Once you have approved the preliminary design, our design team starts working on detailed plans and specifications. This phase is closely coordinated with construction staff, and work proceeds according to a predetermined schedule. During this stage we will conduct a basic study of the project including measurements, initial drawings, a check on zoning restrictions, etc. This gives you a better understanding of what is involved in the process as well as a rough estimate of costs.

Selections and Final Design
Once you decide that the project is feasible and within budget constraints, you proceed with making your project selections, i.e., selecting cabinets, windows, doors and other key components. The design is refined and detailed construction plans are also developed as well as detailed job costing. Our formal and informal communications ensure that all your questions are answered, expectations are met, and that your project remains on schedule and on budget.

Construction
During the construction phase of the project all permits are procured, our crews arrive, and weekly meetings with the Project Manager are set-up to update you on progress, answer any questions and to make sure everything is running as planned. The result of our detailed process is greater efficiency in production, more control over costs, better communication, greater accountability and a smooth transition from design through construction. Once the project is complete, the Project Manager will walk through the project with you and devise a “punch-list” for all final touch-up items. This final step assures your satisfaction.

Project Completion
Kort will also deliver a one-year warranty on the work performed. At Kort, we stand behind our quality workmanship on every project. We will follow-up with a detailed client satisfaction survey so you can tell us about your experience.

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