The Design-Build Process

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Dream It
You have creative ideas, and a realistic budget. We have the years of experience and the creative design team to help bring your vision to life.
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Design It
Together, we formalize the designs and you select the elements that will be used in your project.
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Build It
Construction begins, and your True North team will guide you through the process, keeping you updated all along the way. You can even follow the progress via online tools and resources.
Dream It
Every project starts with a dream. Maybe you dream of more space, more convenience, or a completely fresh slate for your home or work environment.
We start with your dream, listening and asking questions that help us understand the specific needs you want your project to address. We look at the building you want to remodel or the property you want to build on. We begin to talk about budget and ask questions that help us understand if your project will be feasible to partner on with you.
When we feel that we have a solid understanding of your project, we present you with a design proposal which outlines the scope of work, lays out project cost possibilities based on different levels of material finishes, and outlines the cost of designing your project with you.
Design It
The design phase takes your dreams and your budget through a progressively specific set of 3 phases: the concept, design, and construction document phases. At each step of the way, both the design and the construction costs become increasingly more detailed, culminating in a final set of construction documents that detail every aspect of the construction phase. These documents include blueprints, specific selections (i.e. the size, wood selection, finish color, and front panel option of your cabinets), a construction schedule, and the detailed costs associated with completing the construction of your project.
Build It
In the construction phase, True North partners with you to put the design plans into action. We work with the municipal authorities to make sure that your project is properly documented and approved. We partner with you by providing smooth communication that helps to eliminate unpleasant surprises. We empower you with online tools to monitor the progress of your project, and we stay in close personal contact as well.
Live It
True North’s support doesn’t end when the construction is finalized. We stand behind our work with a solid warranty, and we work hard to ensure your ongoing satisfaction.