Planning for success
Many Ottawa Renovators claim to deliver renovation projects on-time and on-budget. Can they really do it? What systems and processes do they have for delivering on this important commitment?
The key to delivering on this promise is planning. The lack of a comprehensive plan is the number one reason renovation timelines and budgets get blown. This can lead to delays, unexpected costs, inconvenience, and in some cases real heartache.
Why you can count on OakWood
Planning is the heart and soul of what we do. We have spent decades developing a unique and comprehensive Design + Build planning process that covers every facet of your renovation from start-up to final inspection.
Our plan includes all:
- Architectural requirements.
- Design elements.
- Construction & scheduling.
- Field project management.
- City permits & inspections.
Each step in our Design+Build approach is supported by specialized in-house expertise, processes, and computerized support systems.
This is why we can tell you with complete confidence that we will be on-budget and on-time with a high-quality, worry-free renovation. And why you can count on OakWood to deliver.
You’ll get our detailed OAKplan™
The OAKplan™ is a comprehensive guide and roadmap for your entire renovation project. This exhaustive plan leaves nothing to chance and thoroughly documents:
- All design and material selection decisions.
- Final scope of work with room-by-room details including all finishes.
- Timelines, milestones, and a payment structure.
The OAKplan™ will be delivered to you following completion of the Concept Design phase, final scope of work agreement, and all material selections for your custom renovation project.
In-house expertise and processes
The OAKplan™ is backed by detailed processes, systems, and in-house experts to ensure the success of your renovation project. This includes:
- A CRM project management system.
- Updating our project schedules every day.
- Meeting homeowners once a week with our Production Manager.
- Assigning a dedicated production manager to provide one point of contact.
- Equipping our Production Managers with tablet PCs that are connected to our office CRM system.
- Providing you with a 24 hour emergency phone number.
- Qualified in-house experts to support each step including Project Consultants, Architectural Technologists, Interior Designers, Materials Selection Coordinators, Estimators, Schedulers, Quantity Surveyors and in-office Project Managers.
- And much more.
Our processes are time tested and constantly fine-tuned to give you a successful renovation experience and peace-of-mind.
Avoid that sinking feeling
There is nothing worse than getting that sinking feeling or being lost with a Renovator that doesn’t even know what a Gantt chart is let alone how to create one. Don’t let this happen to you. Take the guesswork out of your renovation project and ensure your Renovator can provide you with a detailed plan.
Or follow the OakWood planning roadmap and enjoy a worry-free renovation that is on-time and on-budget.
