Todd Design-Build

    Our Approach

    3-Phase Design-Build Process

    This system keeps decisions intentional, pricing transparent, and construction efficient. Solving complexities early enables smoother execution and predictable outcomes.

    01

    Assessment

    • Determine building capacity
    • Site-work assessment
    • Formulate preliminary costs
    • Financing drivers: rental income & property-value increase
    02

    Plan. Price. Permit.

    • Site plans & building plans development
    • Cost discovery & pricing
    • Engineering & architectural review
    • Permitting process
    03

    Build

    • Subcontractor mobilization
    • Pre-construction purchasing
    • Site work & utility connections
    • Structure construction & final inspections

    The Full Picture

    How Every Project Gets Built

    Everything ties back to the plans. Here's exactly how we take your project from concept to completion—step by step, detail by detail.

    STEP01

    Design, Collaboration & Sketches

    Every project starts with design. Through close collaboration, we develop initial sketches that capture your vision—layout, flow, and function. These sketches become the foundation that every decision ties back to.

    STEP02

    Detailed Construction Documents

    We turn sketches into a complete set of construction documents and plans that can be read by every necessary trade involved in the project. These plans are the blueprint for everything that follows—nothing moves forward without them.

    STEP03

    Accurate Pricing & Quantities

    Because the plans are detailed and trade-ready, we can obtain accurate quotes from subcontractors and precise material quantities. This allows us to put an accurate price on the project—no guesswork, no surprises.

    STEP04

    Construction Scheduling

    From the finalized plans and pricing, we develop a construction schedule. We come to terms with subcontractors and enter them into the schedule so every trade knows exactly when they're needed and what they're building.

    STEP05

    Permitting & Material Orders

    We obtain all necessary permits and order the proper materials—all driven by the plans. When permits are approved and materials are staged, the project is ready to break ground with zero delays.

    STEP06

    Site Preparation & Demolition

    Every project has a starting point on site. Sometimes that means preparing the ground—grading, foundations, or staging. Other times it means demolition. This is also where we protect what's already finished—driveways, walkways, floors, and surrounding spaces are covered and secured.

    STEP07

    Managed Construction

    We manage every day of construction through hands-on site management, disciplined organization, strict quality control, and schedule control. The plans set the standard. The schedule sets the pace. We make sure every trade delivers on both.