Good Stuff Happens in 1:1 Meetings: Why you need them and how to do them well
Alternative Home Solutions - A Design Build Professional
1. [ The Master Builder] Michael J. Mazer, CAPS, CGB, GMB I have been creating, building and renovating homes for over 35 years. My skill, experience, passion and commitment have led me to a position of considerable influence in the industry. As a proud recipient of a Key Award for design excellence, presented by the Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago , I have become increasingly aware of those characteristics in home design and construction that seem to endure with age. They are characteristics which give us a sense of stability, comfort and even joy. And in today’s high tech, fast-paced life styles, these elements are often missing.
2. [ Today’s Lifestyles Demand Full Service] We speak to you in clear and straightforward terms. When you engage us you benefit from a dedicated and experienced team and you’re guaranteed our total commitment to your project. We have worked on many projects, large and small, and you can be sure that we’ll bring our extensive know-how to your project. We start by asking the right questions and then develop a plan to produce viable solutions to meet your needs and budget. We provide comprehensive support from design through post-construction and we’re dedicated to producing quality work at a reasonable price.
3. [ Unparalleled Craftsmanship] Today more and more information is being passed around, sifted through and studied than ever before. And a growing amount of this information is about our homes. Where and how we live is important to all of us! From the time I apprenticed under old-world Norwegian carpenters I was captured by their skillful use of materials. The care and pride each craftsman displayed in fitting the pieces together and a time when life moved along at a much slower pace. New trends, new materials and modern day building codes have resulted in a product suited for a fast paced society. This is not a condemnation of progress, but rather a commitment to our customers that we will meet your needs for today’s lifestyles while leaving you with a lasting value of yesterday’s craftsmanship and quality.
4. [ Unmatched Customer Service ] Although we provide you with a current list of past customers to contact, prior to engaging our services, you may be interested in some of the letters we received from past customers. .
8. We use a collaborative approach to the design/build process: We listen to all our client's needs and thoughtfully interpret those needs from a practical engineering and building standpoint We provide guidance and our own practical input and suggestions to develop consensus and assure the proper balance between design, features, materials, space, finishing materials and your budget. Our coordinated and rational approach provides our clients with the savings of time, resources and cash that only a design-build remodeling expert can deliver.
10. From conceptual design to post-construction we’re a motivated single point of responsibility . In the Conceptual Stage we help you establish your budget baseline and help you visualize your project with 3-D perspectives
11. During the Preconstruction Stage your working drawings and spec’s are completed and we competitively “street-bid” your project to insure you are getting the most out of every construction dollar you are spending and the building permit is ready to be secured
12. Your project is ready to start under the Construction Stage and we are with you every step of the way. Once your project starts we pursue completion of the project in consecutive days. Because we are on the jobsite each and every day we can communicate with you each time a new activity begins and explain to you in layman’s terms what to expect. Once your project is completed and a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued we warranty our work for a period of 2 years.
13. Alternative Home Solutions, Inc. [ A Local Company with Varied Resources ] We support you with our own team of skilled tradesmen and qualified subcontractors and suppliers, whether your project is large or small. We offer you solutions … not problems
15. We have established core principles to be a leader in our industry by challenging our entire staff in pursuit of continuing education to stay abreast of continual developments with respect to management, field applications for installation, product awareness and design trends. We have been a recipient of a Key Award for Excellence in Housing Design by HBAGC
16. We are proud members of the following Associations: Home Builders Association of Illinois ( HBAI ) Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago ( HBAGC ) Better Business Bureau of Chicago ( BBB ) ( A+ Rating) NAHB Remodelers ( NAHB R) National Home Builders Association ( NAHB )