Financial alignment

The open-book building model

We eliminate the adversarial friction of custom home building. Every subcontractor bid, material cost, and labor rate is shared directly with you and your architect.

Detail of a timber-frame joinery connection under soft, overcast Pacific Northwest light, showing a steel plate bolted to a massive Douglas-fir post.
Detail of a timber-frame joinery connection under soft, overcast Pacific Northwest light, showing a steel plate bolted to a massive Douglas-fir post.
Cost structure

True construction cost transparency

Our estimates reflect actual market rates. We charge a fixed management fee, aligning our incentives with your budget rather than inflated material markups.

Early-stage cost modeling

We run detailed cost calculations during schematic design. This ensures your architect's vision matches real-world subcontractor pricing before breaking ground.

Direct subcontractor bids

You see the exact invoices and bids from our regional trade partners. No hidden margins, no padded line items, and no surprise change orders.

Close-up of a high-performance building envelope detail, showing the precise alignment of structural timber and weather-resistant barrier under diffused daylight.
Close-up of a high-performance building envelope detail, showing the precise alignment of structural timber and weather-resistant barrier under diffused daylight.
Clear answers

How we protect budgets

Who manages the subcontractor bidding?

We handle all bidding, vetting, and scheduling. We present three competitive bids for major trades, allowing you and your architect to select the best fit.

How are change orders priced?

Change orders are processed at actual cost plus our fixed management fee. We document every adjustment in real-time within our shared digital ledger.