Integration

What sets Trade Design Build apart from our competition is the integration of architecture and construction within a single company. Clients can sometimes struggle to coordinate between their architects and their contractors. Clients often work with architects who have a poor understanding of cost and constructability or with contractors who have no design sense or ability to build outside of industry norms. This dynamic leads to boring work that costs the client more in the end.

Efficiency

Trade Design Build offers clients a single point of contact for the entire design and construction process. This means no finger-pointing between architects and contractors; we are completely responsible for the entire project. We’re able to work quickly, overlapping design and construction, which allows for more aggressive construction schedules and more design creativity. As designers, we also creatively problem-solve in the field to find aesthetically appropriate solutions to the many hurdles that present themselves during the construction process.

Architecture

1

Feasibility Study

We perform initial zoning and building code analysis; project scoping, programming and scaling; and rough project budgeting and scheduling to determine project feasibility and requirements.

2

Conceptual Design

We coordinate with clients to determine project visions and goals; we proceed with and development of floor plans and three-dimensional images of the project, initial material selections, and project budgeting.

3

Permit and Construction Drawings

We produce stamped construction drawings typically including: site, demolition, floor, ceiling/lighting, and electrical plans, which include exterior and interior elevations, sections, details, material selections, and detailed project estimating.

4

Interior Design

We produce stamped construction drawings typically including: site, demolition, floor, ceiling/lighting, and electrical plans, which include exterior and interior elevations, sections, details, material selections, and detailed project estimating.

5

Project Management

We perform over-site of the design process from conception to delivery, including coordination with other design trades: civil engineers, structural and mechanical engineers, electrical and plumbing sub-consultants or subcontractors.

6

Municipal Approvals

We ensure compliance by managing city, town or county site plan approval for larger, new-construction projects. This includes coordination with civil engineers and landscape architects.

Custom Cabinetry

1

Residential Furniture

We craft custom furniture for your home, including dining tables, chairs, end tables, coffee tables, consoles, dressers, and beds.

2

Commercial Furniture

We create custom office furniture, including height-adjustable work stations, storage units, and conference tables, as well as custom tables and chairs for bars and restaurants.

3

Custom Kitchens and Cabinets

Our custom kitchen cabinets are made by hand from high quality materials in our shop. We can produce any kind of drawer, door, and cabinet style in a limitless number of materials and finishes

4

Commercial Casework

We specialize in contemporary, handcrafted wood bars, counters, reception desks, ceiling clouds and wall paneling for our hospitality and commercial office clients.

5

Custom Trim and Woodwork

Our shop can generate custom trim pieces and wood elements to make your project truly unique.

Construction

1

Pre-Construction Services

We offer bidding and estimating, material selection and ordering, scheduling, and subcontractor selection.

2

Project Management

We execute budget and schedule management, subcontractor coordination and over-site, material selection and ordering, permitting and approval coordination, and quality control.

3

Rough Framing

Our team has the capacity for a wide variety of framing work, including exterior and interior wall framing, floor and roof framing, sheathing, dry-in, and window and door installation.

4

Miscellaneous Construction

Though not our primary focus, our team has a broad skill set, which includes drywall hanging and finishing, flooring installation, electrical and plumbing installation, painting and demolition.

5

Trim and Casework

Our talented team specializes in the finishing touches that make projects special. This includes trim installation, custom wall and ceiling paneling, cabinetry and casework installation and in-place casework construction.