Reschka Design Build follows four phases: Discovery, Preconstruction, Construction, Handoff. Whether you bring your own architect or work with our in-house design team, the same process applies. Change orders average 3–7% of contract value, compared to 10–20% on traditional design-bid-build.
Our Design-Build Process.
Four Phases + One Team
Four phases, one accountable team.
Every project follows the same four phases: Discovery, Preconstruction, Construction, Handoff. One team manages all four, so the handoff gaps that plague traditional construction don't exist.
When one team handles design, estimating, and construction, scope doesn't drift and timelines don't slip. Designer and builder share the same plans, budget, and schedule.
01
Discovery
1–2 weeks · no cost
We listen to your goals, walk the property, and assess feasibility. The architect-collaboration decision lands here: you bring an architect or interior designer already engaged, or our in-house team owns design. By the end, you know whether RDB is the right fit.
You provide
Your vision, goals, and budget range
Access to the property for a site walk
Any inspiration images, floor plans, or HOA guidelines
We deliver
An honest feasibility assessment
A preliminary scope discussion
A preconstruction services agreement with clear scope and fee
02
Preconstruction
4–8 weeks · paid
We develop architectural drawings (or work alongside your architect), coordinate engineering, guide selections, and navigate permitting. Every design decision connects to a live cost model — you see in real time how a selection affects your budget. You end with completed plans, a fixed-price contract, and the full project file. Yours whether you proceed or not.
You provide
Decision-making on design selections
Timely feedback on drawings and material options
We deliver
Architectural and construction documents
Material and finish selections
Engineering and permit-ready packages
A fixed-price construction proposal
03
Construction
varies by scope
Every line item is cross-checked against current Oakland County labor and material rates. Daily project logs land each evening. Budget variances are flagged the day they occur, not at the next draw meeting. Typical timelines: whole-home remodels 6–10 months, additions 4–8 months, custom homes 12–18 months, commercial TI 8–20 weeks.
You provide
Access coordination
Timely decisions on any in-field questions
We deliver
Professional project management with weekly updates
Skilled trade coordination and quality inspections
Transparent change order documentation before work proceeds
04
Handoff & warranty
1–2 weeks
Final walkthrough, punch list addressed, permits and inspections closed out, warranty documentation delivered. The complete project record (drawings, specifications, selections, warranties, maintenance guidance) is retained indefinitely.
You provide
Time for a thorough walkthrough
Honest feedback on every detail
We deliver
Complete punch list resolution
Warranty documentation and final cleaning
Permit closeout and inspection sign-offs
Design-Build + Traditional
Two processes. One winner.
Design-BuildCombined collaboration from day one
1Preparation
2Planning
3First Design
4Finalized DesignCost locked
5Construction
Time Saved
TraditionalDesign-bid-build · sequential phases
1Preparation
2Choose Architect
3First Design
4Bid to Builders
5Finalize DetailsCost locked
6Construction
StartProject TimelineMove-in
Cost locked earlier. Design-build establishes total cost before construction starts — traditional locks it only after bidding is complete.
15–25% faster. Overlapping design + construction planning eliminates the redesign cycles that happen when bids come in over budget.
What our clients say.
“
The remodel and addition at Hazelhurst felt seamless. They found a smart way to pull the front porch into the footprint, and the finishes came out better than I expected.
We couldn't be happier with how our home turned out. Every detail was handled thoughtfully, the process felt clear the whole way through, and the end result fits how we live.
We are thrilled with how the kitchen remodel turned out. The team perfectly blended style and functionality. Our new kitchen has become the heart of our home.
We couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. The team took the time to get every detail right, and the result is a home that feels refined yet comfortable.
Whole-home remodels and additions run 8–14 months: 1–2 weeks Discovery, 4–8 weeks Preconstruction, 12–24 weeks Construction, 1–2 weeks Handoff. Custom homes run 14–20 months including design. You receive a calendar-anchored schedule before signing the construction contract — owner-decision dates, permit windows, and inspection gates marked.
What happens if I want to pause between phases?
You can. After Discovery, you decide whether to engage Preconstruction, no obligation. After Preconstruction, you hold a fixed-price construction proposal and completed drawings; if you decide not to build, the package is yours. The paid-preconstruction structure makes each phase reversible.
Do you work with my architect through all four phases?
Yes. Your architect or interior designer stays on the team Discovery through Handoff. Discovery: align on scope and constructibility. Preconstruction: validate buildability and price every decision in real time. Construction: RFIs, submittals, site visits. Handoff: close out permits together. One contract through RDB; your architect leads design.
