Mason Construction Company specializes in new homes and small offices, renovations/additions and historical preservation. Whether we are building a 10,000 square foot home or a 1,000 square foot addition, we give every client the same level of attention and meticulous management. We staff each project with a working site supervisor and a project coordinator. We define our site supervisors as "working" because all of our supervisors are willing to put their tool belts on and work along side with our employees and subcontractors. Our project coordinator is responsible for estimates, schedules, selections, material and purchase orders. They work with architects and clients to maintain excellent relationships and provide support throughout the construction process. They are also expected to attend all pre-bid meetings as well as to prepare, revise, and update job schedules, selections and budgets as necessary. Additionally, they are responsible for keeping the company management team informed of project status on a regular basis. How We Run Our Projects Upon meeting our clients, we give them a very detailed bid labeling all divisions of the home construction and the costs affiliated with each division. We work hard from the very beginning being open and honest with our costs. We are not the type of builder that will give a low estimate to get the contract signed and then hit our clients with change orders. Our motto is "if it is on the drawings, then it was budgeted in our estimate." We give flexible pricing that begins with a base price and then is followed by allowances which allows the client to customize the job to fit their financial goals. Our contract documents follow all AIA requirements as well as what is legally required for Maryland Homebuilders and have been carefully drawn up by a construction legal team. Once we have been awarded the project and documents are signed, we coordinate with your financial institution on payment draw schedules based on phases of construction. Once those items are completed, we set our clients/archtiects up with a log-in and password to our website where they will find their virtual project notebook containing estimates, contracts, subcontractor proposals, photos, selections, client/architect/builder questions, comments and e-mail updates. We take pride in the way we communicate with our clients and architects and make every effort to keep that line of communication very clear and open. We feel this is the most important aspect of making a project run very smoothly. We then post a sign along with a company brochure at the client's property making sure all of contact information is clearly visible. When working in tight conditions we also send postcards out to neighbors pardoning our mess and asking your neighbors to please contact us if any concerns should arise. Our goal is to make this process as smooth as possible and we feel the homeowner should not have to deal with neighbors regarding construction concerns and it also keeps Mason Construction Company accountable for our staff and subcontractors by spreading our name around your community. We must be responsible in order to uphold our reputation! We keep our projects very clean and all of our staff members and subcontractors are very aware of our strict policy for up keeping a professional manner while on site. We welcome our clients to bring their friends and family to the job on weekends. When you come out to your project always expect to find your job free of trash with a clean set of drawings, and an updated schedule posted. We sell our company on the weekend to your friends and family. Our projects are our showroom and our clients should expect nothing less. Throughout the project, expect to have job site meeting approximately every 2 weeks with the builder, architect and client to discuss the progress, budget reports and selections. Not only is high quality construction our main focus but so is maintaining a strong relationship with our clients and architects. Upon completion, our clients receive a homeowners manual with all warranty and product information of items used in their home. We schedule a one year anniversary walk thru to discuss and repair any concerns and provide paint touch-ups. We want your home to look the same in 20 years as it did the day you moved in. We also send seasonal care instructions for your home reminding you of things such as; having your HVAC systems serviced or having the chimney cleaned. Our clients are also given the opportunity to be a part of our home maintenance program for items not covered under our warranty and any other work they may want completed around the home in the future. As part of our goal of being the "total package" for our clients, we also have a licensed Realtor on our team to assist our clients in finding a home site and/or selling their current home. At Mason Construction Company, we offer an exceptional team working towards the common goal of elegant custom homes with superior customer service. We strive for our team to always present a highly professional image while being personable and dealing effectively with both peers and clients. We are confident you will agree that Mason Construction Company will bring quality, craftsmanship, and superiority to your and/or architect's designs. |