The BUILD-RITE PROCESS

THE BUILD-RITE PROCESS IN A NUTSHELL

1. Jobsite inspections of several of the builder's projects are completed to allow the Build-Rite team to become familiar with the construction cycle, from the foundation to the roof sheathing.

2. A journal is completed with photos for point of reference of the builder's preferences and challenges for communication to the entire design team.

3. In-depth interviews are conducted with members of the builder's staff, the architect, and the structural engineer.

   • Interview process includes a review of blueprints, scope of work, specifications, and building codes for each set of plans.

4. Plans are input from builder's 2D sheets into 3D modeling program.

   • This structural modeling software produces a completely integrated wire frame of the plan's structure.

   • Wire frame animated drawing is reviewed for compliance with construction documents.

5. Wall layout and framing schematics or panel drawings are developed

6. Floor layouts, roof trusses, and framing are input until all elements of the structural frame have been successfully modeled.

7. The structural frame is run through the structure module of the program.

   • This ensures that all of the individual elements meet or exceed engineering and code requirements.

8. All load paths are VERIFIED.

   • Individual calculations for beams, headers, engineered wood, trusses, and hangers are made available to the engineer of record.

   • The Build-Rite process is not intended to replace the architect or structural engineer. If used in conjunction with both, it will reduce the hard costs associated with home building.

9. After the collaborative process is complete, a thorough review of all aspects of the structure's rough frame design is conducted.

   • This review is critical to identifying opportunities to reduce or eliminate inefficiencies throughout construction.

10. The Build-Rite team coordinates the review of all mechanicals, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc. to verify proper placement.

11. The Build-Rite team also coordinates the process for revising the working drawings to reflect all construction-related enhancements.

12. Every detail is catalogued. An estimate savings is calculated. Build-Rite provides the builder with a quantitative analysis.

    • The total savings per house typically ranges from $500 to $5000, depending on the complexity of the structure.

13. Concise material lists are developed.

    • Materials are precisely calculated, sorted by construction phase, and cross-referenced by application.

    • Material lists accompany framing diagrams and schematics the clearly detail the material use and its proper application.

14. Build-Rite assists in identification and elimination of excessive deliveries and costly pickups typically burdening material suppliers.

15. The Build-Rite process transforms material estimating from a manual, best-guess process to one which is precise and accounts for every piece of lumber and all building materials required to build a specific structure.

16. Material flow and construction site logistics are coordinated to eliminate unnecessary and redundant costs.

17. The builder and all trade partners share the cost savings.

    • The builder and trade partners have mutually rewarding experiences.

18. The Build-Rite process is executed without disruption to the builder's daily operation.

    • The Build-Rite process conforms to existing architecture and requires little assistance from the builder's staff.

19. Build-Rite will implement and monitor the revised construction process to ensure full realization of project savings.

    • The Build-Rite team will return to the builder's selected job sites in 60 to 90 days to perform a thorough inspection.

    • The builder receives the additional assurance of cost savings and process compliance.

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