Capstone Dwellings Design-Build Process Makes Home Building Easier

Design-Build is a unique delivery model for construction. In the Comox Valley, Capstone Dwellings is one of very few home builders who adopts this specialized method with dedication to professional design-build standards.
Firstly, all projects are comprised of two phases. In the design phase clients are taken through the home design process based on their individual needs. Custom design can be completed in as little as three months. Alternatively, clients of Capstone Dwellings can choose to purchase homes plans by an approved outside home plans company and have changes made to meet needs.
With Capstone Dwellings Design-Build, projects also include cost planning. The term “cost planning” refers to a professional service where the project is carefully budgeted. In professional “cost planning” there are no rough estimates. Whenever possible, quotes are used to derive an end price that is as close to the full project scope as possible. When needed, the home design staff at Capstone Dwellings can modify the plans and change details to bring the budget to the desired outcome.
The build phase of the project is initiated once the plans are ready for engineering (if needed) and permitting. Capstone Dwellings handles the permit process on behalf of their clients. Currently the permitting wait for the Town of Comox, City of Courtenay and Comox Valley Regional District is approximately three and a half weeks.
During the project modern technology is used to provide full financial disclosure on project costs. All trade discounts and special materials rates are passed onto the Clients so that everyone knows how the project funds are being used. Changes to design, scope and products can be made during the project and with the open financial details, clients can make those decisions with a better sense of overall impact on their budget.
To further give the business a competitive edge, Capstone Dwellings design fees are currently set at a competitive $50/hour and general contracting fees meet standards for the local general contracting industry. Design, Management, Admin and Building staff at Capstone Dwellings are all experienced and qualified.
Capstone Dwellings Design-Build focuses on contemporary or modern west-coast design and believes in smarter housing in use of space and materials. They are located in Courtenay's vibrant Tin Town (south entrance) at 2448 Cousins Ave.