You've been asking us what we do.
Here are our answers.

What exactly do you do?

We're professional project managers with a bit of courage. You explain your vision to us, small or large, and we'll coordinate the designing, manufacturing and assembling of your building. We take care of your project from start to finish. All you have to do is tell us what you want and where you want it. After that, you choose your level of involvement. When we're done, we'll give you the key.

What is "system-built"?

We use the term "system-built" to convey the accuracy and the technology that goes into your buildings. They are built using a system of carefully coordinated and completely controlled techniques and methods, which ensure superior quality and longevity for the project. Very little is left to chance, as it is a manufacturing approach (like automobiles) rather than a standard construction approach. Quality control is high and material usage is highly efficient with very little waste.

Our approach allows us to implement ecologically sound design and construction practices for less cost than site built methods.

Why should we consider system-built?

The following list includes some of the more obvious reasons why you should consider system-built for your projects:

• Save Time and Money:

  • Shorter timelines.
  • Reduced financing costs due to shorter timelines.
  • Greater control of project timeline and budget due to systematic methods.
  • For developers and builders, the shortened timeline allows for more projects each year, improving the volume, and therefore the bottom line.
  • Ordering multiple units of a single design results in tremendous cost savings, as the buildings are constructed on an assembly line.

• Better quality:

  • Consistent quality throughout construction and finish.
  • Structures are built in a dry, heated environment using kiln-dried products to reduce possibility of shrinkage and movement, as well as to prevent mold and rot.
  • Buildings can be built using usual materials, including wood, steel, concrete, or concrete masonry.
  • Sustainable materials can be introduced at less cost and for greater benefit.
  • Reduced potential for theft and vandalism at construction sites.
  • Since the buildings must be strong enough to transport on public roads, they are also resistant to earthquakes and wind.
  • Dual wall construction inherent in design provides natural sound reduction inside buildings and greater insulation value.
  • All buildings are designed to the International Building Code, which is more stringent than most other codes, and is superior to local residential codes.
  • Licensed professionals are involved in every portion of the project to ensure quality of design and oversight.

• Environmentally friendly

  • The buildings are easily and completely movable -- you can transport them to a new location later, which extends their life-cycle and development potential, while also reducing environmental impact and eliminating the wasteful "scrap-and-build" mentality.
  • Materials are used very efficiently in the manufacturing process, resulting in less than 1% waste on average.
  • Introduction of "green" products is simpler and less expensive than on-site construction.
  • Site impacts are greatly reduced, especially for urban areas, where the time of actual construction on a site can be as little as one week, depending on the scope of the project.

Where do you work?

Our offices are in the Seattle area, but we are not limited by geography. Let us know where you want to build and we'll provide the method.