For over 40 years, Woolems Luxury Builders has constructed residential and commercial projects throughout Florida. Like the luxury estates we build, Woolems’ commercial projects such as clubhouses, also stand true to our motto, “Where Building Is Art.”
Clubhouses are a unique environment as they are by designation a commercial building, yet their innate purpose is to bring a community together in a “home” like environment. These projects are essentially commercial buildings using residential products and finishes. In a project like this, it can be challenging when a community association is forced to decide between a commercial or residential builder. While commercial builders are able to build to meet commercial code and arduous schedules, they often do not have the skillset required to execute the detailed finishes of a luxury clubhouse. For residential builders, there could be a lack of knowledge in commercial construction and scheduling necessary to meet tight deadlines. They may however have the skillset to execute detailed finishes.
So, how do you choose the right builder for your project? It is essential that you first analyze the basics of your project and the needs you have involving scope, level of detail, and schedule. The right builder will be the one that has the relevant experience, expertise, and business structure to support your project and timeline.
Here are several key components to look for in a builder:
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Dedication to Quality and Craftsmanship
Be sure that the builder takes proactive measures throughout the construction process to confirm that each phase is ensuring quality control and meeting your standards.
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Strategic Project Planning & Preconstruction
Proper planning ensures that the project will be completed on time and within budget, so choose a builder who has the knowledge and capabilities to do this with a project of the same scope as yours.
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Team Collaboration & Communication
The builder should know that project team collaboration is the best way to guarantee a successful project. Collaboration and open communication allow for a quick problem resolution and ensures information flow between all parties.
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Financial Transparency
The chosen builder should have risk management and financial controls in place to allow for financial responsibility and transparency so that you can confidently make informed choices.
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Community Relations & Safety
Keeping a safe and productive jobsite is very important for the surrounding community. You wouldn’t want a builder to infringe on the community guidelines or negatively impact your relationship within the community. When working within active environments, a builder must take special care to safeguard the jobsite, allowing for minimal impact to those in the area.
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Accessibility
The builder you decide on should have the structural depth which provides support throughout the construction process. From the CEO to Project Accountants and Superintendents, all employees of the company should be available for their clients and the project team, causing quick resolutions and timely decision making.
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Employee/Subcontractor Hiring Standards
The right builder will only hire the right people. Subcontractors and vendors should be pre-qualified for each project depending on the scope, pricing, and their ability to deliver on time.
This is the first step in the process that will set the tone for success. Choosing the right builder will set in place a trickling effect that will reach all ends of your project and ensure that members of your community see your vision as reality.
At Woolems, we combine both a commercial and residential builder’s approach to each project, making our clubhouse and commercial projects a success. Our experience in building luxury homes with gorgeous detail and impressive commercial properties with tight deadlines and strict guidelines, has given us a distinctive perspective and ability to pull together these unique structures.
We guarantee that you will see first-hand, our dedication and professionalism. Woolems’ Luxury Builders, “Where Building Is Art.”
