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What happens when your dream home design collides with the realities of construction? Find out as we unpack the intricate and often unpredictable design processes within the construction industry. Through Carolyn's firsthand experiences at a design center, we explore the push-pull between efficiency, cost, and customer satisfaction. From the intense, high-stakes selection timelines of production building to innovative web-based design catalogs and designer-curated packages, we discuss how various business structures, personnel, trades, and suppliers shape these processes. Get ready to discover practical insights on balancing speed and personalization to enhance the buyer's journey.
Ever wondered how design concepts seamlessly transition into brick-and-mortar reality? We tackle the critical handoff between design and production, sharing our trials, triumphs, and tips for success. Learn how bringing in a specialized interior designer early on can address critical items like cabinets and fireplaces, and how meticulous planning with reliable vendors prevents delays. Listen to stories of navigating change orders and customization challenges, ensuring robust communication and avoiding costly misunderstandings. Our aim? To offer strategies that streamline design-to-production transitions and boost customer satisfaction. Don't miss these invaluable lessons from the construction trenches!
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Carolyn can be found on LinkedIn at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolyn-mcmahon-937b89158
Joshua can be found on LinkedIn at:
www.linkedin.com/in/joshuamcmahon15
Email for feedback, questions, complaints, etc:
[email protected]
Daily Journal: https://amzn.to/41p9aKE
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We appreciate any and all feedback so feel free to send a text.
What happens when your dream home design collides with the realities of construction? Find out as we unpack the intricate and often unpredictable design processes within the construction industry. Through Carolyn's firsthand experiences at a design center, we explore the push-pull between efficiency, cost, and customer satisfaction. From the intense, high-stakes selection timelines of production building to innovative web-based design catalogs and designer-curated packages, we discuss how various business structures, personnel, trades, and suppliers shape these processes. Get ready to discover practical insights on balancing speed and personalization to enhance the buyer's journey.
Ever wondered how design concepts seamlessly transition into brick-and-mortar reality? We tackle the critical handoff between design and production, sharing our trials, triumphs, and tips for success. Learn how bringing in a specialized interior designer early on can address critical items like cabinets and fireplaces, and how meticulous planning with reliable vendors prevents delays. Listen to stories of navigating change orders and customization challenges, ensuring robust communication and avoiding costly misunderstandings. Our aim? To offer strategies that streamline design-to-production transitions and boost customer satisfaction. Don't miss these invaluable lessons from the construction trenches!
Support the show
Carolyn can be found on LinkedIn at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolyn-mcmahon-937b89158
Joshua can be found on LinkedIn at:
www.linkedin.com/in/joshuamcmahon15
Email for feedback, questions, complaints, etc:
[email protected]
Daily Journal: https://amzn.to/41p9aKE
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