If you are considering building a new home or remodeling an existing home, there are many development options for you to consider. Should I hire a General Contractor, Construction Consultant, Project Manager or do it myself. In order to answer this question you need to understand the differences in doing so. ** Please note Accent also provide full GC services**
This is a very important decision you are making. For most people this will be one of the largest financial decisions they will make in their lifetime. It will also be one of the most rewarding events of their life. Here are a few questions you should consider.
How much of the process would I like to be involved in? Do I have the time? How much of the work would I like to do myself? Do I have knowledge and resources in the construction industry? What are my options and what would it cost? Please contact us at 708-231-0400 or dcontorno@accentcms.com for a free, no obligation Pre-Planning session. We will provide you with options to consider that will help you in identifying your best solution. You will also receive a Dream Home Planning Guide which will help organize some of your planning efforts.
How much of the process would I like to be involved in? Do I have the time? How much of the work would I like to do myself? Do I have knowledge and resources in the construction industry? What are my options and what would it cost? Please contact us at 708-231-0400 or dcontorno@accentcms.com for a free, no obligation Pre-Planning session. We will provide you with options to consider that will help you in identifying your best solution. You will also receive a Dream Home Planning Guide which will help organize some of your planning efforts.
I. PLANNING SERVICES
a. Develop the Budget
Project Manager (PM) will meet with owners to discuss budget of proposed construction. PM will help the owners analyze costs based on their needs and wants. PM will discuss with owner preliminary budgeting for development costs of the property. PM will complete ballpark costing services, which will provide a range of costs, based on the particular specifications that have been derived during the initial meeting with the client.
b. Site Analysis of the Property:
PM will analyze Owner(s) property ("Property") and provide Owner(s) a list of potential problems or questions that should be addressed concerning the Property. Owner(s) "Property" is the one site that Owner has identified to PM as the site Owner has purchased or is interested in purchasing. PM will review the Property for construction purposes, such as clearing, excavation, and other development and addition/renovation costs.
c. Plan Development:
PM will provide Owner(s) with a plan designer and/or architect or will work with the Owner(s) selected design firm. PM will work with Owner(s) to develop the plans by providing suggestions throughout their design to help keep Owner on budget. Owner must follow PM’s guidance to help keep Owner on budget. Plan and design costs are the responsibility of the owner.
d. Specifications for the Bid Process:
PM will prepare specifications with Owner, through every stage of construction, so that subcontractors can bid on the project. However, it is not until construction that actual contractor selections will be made.
e. Estimate the Construction Costs:
PM will cost out the project using subcontractors and suppliers within the Accent CMS system. Numbers on the costing sheets will be based on secured subcontractor bids. PM may calculate expenses for certain items based on square footage or lineal footage charges set by subcontractors or provide allowances based on the overall cost of the home, within Owner(s) budget. PM will provide Owner(s) a cost breakdown listing estimated costs for the project for the owner(s) and lender.
Accent CMS Services
We are a professional General Contractor and Construction Management Services company offering the following services to help you with your "Dream Home building project."
- Custom Home Building, General Contracting, Project Management and Consulting Services.
- Our Project Managers will review the project property you’re considering to see if the site is compatible with your building plans and budget.
- We will help you establish a realistic, working budget.
- Our services include giving you completed, detailed costing of your project using our wholesale cost reporting system.
- We will hold your hand and guide you through the loan and permitting process.
- Availability of consultant by phone 24 hours a day to answer questions and concerns.
- Site reviews during all phases of construction to track performance and evaluate progress.
- Provide you with project planning skills and tools you need to complete your construction project.
- Planning and Construction Phase manuals and documentation.
- Accounting & Sworn Contractor Statements
- Project Planning
- Estimating
- Detailed Construction Calendars and Action Lists
- Subcontractor and Supplier Specification Sheets
- Construction Overview & Safety Documentation
- List of all of Accent's PAVE Marketing Partners and Preferred Vendors
- Hand holding support from the beginning of planning through move in day and occupancy.
Accent CMS is proud to have built in and developed properties in the following cities, townships, villages and states:
Chicago – Lemont – Mokena – Orland Park – Lisle – West Dundee – Tinley Park – Algonquin – Arlington Heights - Aurora - Bartlett – Batavia – Bedford Park -- Beecher – Bolingbrook - Burbank – Bur Ridge – Calumet Park - Campton Hills – Crestwood – Darien – Downers Grove – Diamond – Dixon – Elgin – Elmhurst – Evergreen Park – Frankfort – Glen Ellyn - Granville – Hazel Crest – Highland Park – Homer Glen – Itasca – Joliet – Lake Zurich – LaGrange Highlands - Lansing – Lockport – Lombard – Long Grove – Manhattan – Matteson – Monee – Montgomery – Naperville – New Lenox – Oak Forest – Oak Lawn – Oswego – Palatine – Palos Heights – Palos Hills – Palos Park - Park Forest – Plainfield – Shorewood – South Elgin – Steger – St. Charles - Sugar Grove – Villa Park – Wheaton - Willowbrook - Yorkville – Illinois
Chicago – Lemont – Mokena – Orland Park – Lisle – West Dundee – Tinley Park – Algonquin – Arlington Heights - Aurora - Bartlett – Batavia – Bedford Park -- Beecher – Bolingbrook - Burbank – Bur Ridge – Calumet Park - Campton Hills – Crestwood – Darien – Downers Grove – Diamond – Dixon – Elgin – Elmhurst – Evergreen Park – Frankfort – Glen Ellyn - Granville – Hazel Crest – Highland Park – Homer Glen – Itasca – Joliet – Lake Zurich – LaGrange Highlands - Lansing – Lockport – Lombard – Long Grove – Manhattan – Matteson – Monee – Montgomery – Naperville – New Lenox – Oak Forest – Oak Lawn – Oswego – Palatine – Palos Heights – Palos Hills – Palos Park - Park Forest – Plainfield – Shorewood – South Elgin – Steger – St. Charles - Sugar Grove – Villa Park – Wheaton - Willowbrook - Yorkville – Illinois
