Pre-Construction Services

In this phase, ADVOCATE – Residential Construction Advisors further refines the homeowner’s priorities and puts them into motion. Once we have a clear understanding of the client’s wants and needs, preliminary budgets, timelines, project engineers, and project management objectives are established. Based on the Owner’s wishes and the intended build/improvements, ADVOCATE – Residential Construction Advisors will create a budget based on current market conditions and consult with best practices to ensure that the design team and the homeowner remain aligned through the development of the construction drawings. This is a critical stage in the process when we work to maximize performance of the team prior to Builder Selection to complete plans as expediently as possible and in accordance with the client’s budget.

To accomplish this, ADVOCATE – Residential Construction Advisors will:

  • Discern the Owner’s main interests, goals, and objectives.
  • Develop the initial budgeting model based on current market pricing and through detailed scope comparison to similar projects.
  • Defining preliminary scheduling milestones with the design.
  • Identify estimated allowance amounts for each category based on your vision for the project and identify areas where your selections will be determinative of price (e.g. finishes, shower tiles, door hardware, etc.).
  • Assist in the development of the design plans to ensure compliance with project budget and schedule.
  • Meet with vendors (windows and doors, AV, lighting controls, security, automation, plumbing fixtures, appliances, and countertops for cost estimates and provide guidance on best practices with each category.
  • Utilize a pre-bid budgeting model to ensure decisions are consistent with your objectives.

This would have been simply impossible without their insight, knowledge, industry connections, and previous experience. For first-time builders like us, going it alone would have been like climbing Everest without a guide…or a rope, or so much as a sweater for that matter.

- Dr. and Mrs. Castro-Marin, Homeowners

This would have been simply impossible without their insight, knowledge, industry connections, and previous experience. For first-time builders like us, going it alone would have been like climbing Everest without a guide…or a rope, or so much as a sweater for that matter.

- Dr. and Mrs. Castro-Marin, Homeowners

ADVOCATE’s involvement in all the details, not only relating to the actual design of the home but in working with the team in procuring subconsultants and potential builders, and in assessing and monitoring the construction budget, has been invaluable.

- Mark Candelaria, Candelaria Design

We have been very impressed with our experience working with ADVOCATE. With deep knowledge and experience, relationships, and resources, coupled with creative thinking—ADVOCATE leads the assembly of a team that is unique to a homeowner’s needs and then provides the glue that keeps the project together and moving forward

- Michael Morris, Homeowner

Honestly, I can’t say enough amazing things about the ADVOCATE team. They have been with us EVERY step of the way, including the purchase of the land to build our home.

- Roadrunner Residence Owners

In the end, I believe he helped us create a remarkable home for his family, one with far greater value for the dollars spent than I originally thought possible.

- Brent Kendle: Kendle Design Collaborative

The ADVOCATE team truly acts as a guardian to their clients throughout the process, always watching out for their best interest and making sure there is a positive, value-added experience for everyone involved!

- Brett Brimley, Brimley Development

The ADVOCATE team has provided trusted counsel on every aspect of the process and worked with all the parties involved to ensure that everyone is treated fairly, the process moves forward, and that communication is clear and concise.

- Steve and Debbie Moak

This project would have been unimaginable without the expertise of ADVOCATE. When starting any major construction on your home, you need someone on your side. ADVOCATE is there to protect the homeowner’s interests in their residential construction projects.

- Scottsdale Modern Owners

ADVOCATE is a wealth of knowledge. For each facet of our project, they made suggestions that changed our final decision for the better. For several choices, we didn’t even know what options existed.

- Dr. and Mrs. Henslee

Providing transparency throughout the process is where ADVOCATE can be a great asset to any homeowner. Additionally, their knowledge of the industry and ability to overcome potential delays is essential to peak performance.

- Daniel Bowman: Bowman Design Group

ADVOCATE’s experience in the industry has allowed them to capitalize on the talents of the entire team by ensuring they maintain good working relationships and effective communication, and by coordinating with municipalities and other third parties.

- Damon Wake: Studio Wake

ADVOCATE is providing a valuable service that has been missing from the custom construction market for a very long time.

- Genova Development

Working with the ADVOCATE – Residential Construction Advisors team has been nothing short of amazing! The ADVOCATE team assisted us on a large-scale front- and backyard remodel that required many complications with design, engineering, contractors, and budget.

- Paradise Valley Homeowners

Having ADVOCATE on your side will make this an exciting time, reducing the stress as they pull all the various trades, artisans, and personalities together, creating the vision for your dream home.

- Bob Koopman and Christian Lawrence: Audio Video Excellence

As a realtor in the Valley for the past 15 years, I can unequivocally state that the services provided by ADVOCATE are a game changer for the custom home building and remodeling industry.

- Dinesh Wilson

I don’t know how anyone manages a major renovation of their home without ADVOCATE leading them through every step of the way. Our contractor is also pleased with their team and the work they’re doing, which makes it an even more pleasant process.

- Historic Venice Owners

They truly find joy in supporting families by connecting with companies that not only care about providing superior goods and services, but do so at a competitive, transparent, and fair cost.

- Peter Thomas Moosbrugger

From my experience as an architect and general contractor, having a team like ADVOCATE guide a project on behalf of the owner is efficient, cost effective, and can actually make the project more fun.

- Hayes McNeil: Plus Minus Studio

Time is money, and I have no interest in taking time to acquire the knowledge necessary to provide architects, designers, and contractors with the answers they need and negotiate to protect my interests. In ADVOCATE, I hired an expert to protect my interests while I spend time focusing on my business and family. This doesn’t mean that I don’t have input—it just means my time is utilized efficiently. ADVOCATE is great value

- J.P Dahdah, Homeowner