{"id":3720673,"date":"2018-03-27T15:12:53","date_gmt":"2018-03-27T19:12:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/?p=3720673"},"modified":"2018-03-27T15:12:53","modified_gmt":"2018-03-27T19:12:53","slug":"how-to-approach-a-home-project-on-a-tight-deadline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/how-to-approach-a-home-project-on-a-tight-deadline\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Approach A Home Project On A Tight Deadline"},"content":{"rendered":"

For 90 percent of the projects done by Equilibrium Interior Design Inc<\/a><\/strong> (Equilibrium Interiors) small time frames are the norm. In today\u2019s world of \u201cnow,\u201d no one wants to wait if you can get it sooner. We see it as a fact of life. We embrace it!<\/p>\n

Let me ask you, if you could get your home built in one year, why would you want to wait a year and a half to finish? Understanding and accepting this phenomenon allows us to serve our clients better.<\/p>\n

Service and quality are always top priority for us, but time is always of the essence. Our strategy is very simple: \u201cif you don\u2019t know where you\u2019re going, you will never get there.\u201d It applies to projects of any size and any timeframe \u2013 proper planning and scheduling are always key priorities at the onset of any project.<\/p>\n

To expedite the design and construction process on very tight time-frame projects we recommend pre-ordering materials, while design drawings are still pending city permits. Once blueprints are cleared, all materials are in our hands and ready to go. It is also critical that furniture (which sometimes can take 6-8 months or even longer for custom pieces) is finalized and ordered as early as possible in the process. These two components of our work usually occur simultaneously to speed up the project.<\/p>\n

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To accelerate a project without compromising its integrity, I always tell my staff \u2013 and that is the motto we live by \u2013 \u201cput yourself in the client\u2019s position, and then you will know how you need to act.\u201d This is always the best position to make our decisions from as it allows us to grasp our clients\u2019 needs and address them. If you want to know how a project delays affects your client, \u201cput yourself in their shoes. If you want to know how your client feels because prices increased on some products, \u201cput yourself in their shoes.\u201d If a contractor is messy in your client\u2019s almost completed home, \u201cput yourself in their shoes.\u201d In my experience, this is the most unbiased position when making critical decisions affecting our clients and projects \u2013 it always keeps our client\u2019s best interest in mind.<\/p>\n

If you are doing a full construction project, you may also choose to apply for a foundation permit separately, instead of the full permit. This will allow your contractor to start the process and be ahead of schedule while City is reviewing architectural drawings. Some clients ask us about not obtaining permits for certain renovation jobs, but we never support it. It is just a matter of time before an unpermitted project runs into issues and that only hurts the owner. When that happens, not only projects get stopped nad you are required to submit construction drawing, pay fines, but you will also be required to disclose performing work without permit when you decide to sell the house and your insurance company may refuse coverage.<\/p>\n

Keep in mind that the permitting process exists in part to protect the homeowner to ensure that the design drawings are performed to code and minimum standards of construction. Some Cities allow expedited permitting service that will cost you more up front but will save you time and money in the long run.<\/p>\n

Having a solid plan and an appropriate team that shares the same goal with matching priorities is the best way to ensure that a design and construction project is as efficient as possible. We also recommend scheduling regular meetings for the duration of the project to keep everyone accountable and address issues that may surface as early as possible. Equilibrium Interior Design assists clients in the management of their project team as well as anticipates problems before they even happen and offers solutions early in the process.<\/p>\n

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Speaking from experience, there are a few things I would never recommend rushing:<\/p>\n