The project timeline is dependent on the overall scope of work. We will establish a construction schedule at time of estimate. In general, allow 1-6 months for preconstruction planning which includes design, estimating, permitting and scheduling.

Yes! Although we are not architects or designers, we prefer involvement early in the design project so we can help influence material selections, construction methods and the best strategy for creating a workable budget.

Yes! As with design, we prefer to assist with permitting as early in the preconstruction process as possible, and we work closely with all stakeholders to streamline the permitting process.

As early as possible! Ideally 6 to 12 months before you intend to start your construction project, or up to 2 years in advance to ensure a slot in our schedule.

Yes! Our business model is 100% devoted to open-book pricing and full transparency. You will see the exact costs incurred plus an agreed-upon overhead and management fee, ensuring no hidden markups. We feel this approach is the best way to establish a relationship of trust and collaboration.

Asheville and Buncombe County, Yancy County, Hendersonville, Black Mountain and most Western North Carolina.

A Project supervisor and Project Manager will be assigned to your project during the preconstruction phase. Occasionally, this role is filled by the same person. In either case, the staff member assigned to manage the site received full office staff support. Our team will oversee day-to-day operations, safety, scheduling, and trade contractor coordination as well as to ensure the project stays within budget and meets quality standards, design intent and specifications.

Commercial upfits include retail, restaurants, schools, professional offices, etc. We will also consider ground-up commercial projects.

Yes! For those seeking historic tax credits for their projects, we provide in-house guidance and support for credits at the federal and state levels.

Yes! This is one of the many services Falcon provides on a fee basis. Details of these services to be provided upon request.

Budget changes come in many forms including material and trade pricing fluctuations, scope changes by the customer, and discovered conditions. We do our very best during the preconstruction stage to account for all potential project variables and add a contingency buffer in our budgets to cover these unforeseen expenses as needed. Although we follow a cost-plus fee model, we add changes orders to our original budgets as needed to keep all stakeholders fully informed of actual and anticipated costs.

Unforeseen delays such as weather and material delays are difficult to predict. We take a proactive approach to schedule delays and communicate with all stakeholders if we foresee schedule interruptions by constantly updating the project schedule, reallocating resources and proposing solutions to mitigate delays.

Yes! We use Builder Trend as our central project management hub. Builder Trend is a leading platform for providing real-time information to all parties. Customers are given access to the portal after contract signing. Builder Trend provides a platform for communicating (messaging), budget tracking, scheduling, daily and week logs, and many other benefits enhancing our ability to communicate clearly.

Yes! Our warranty starts at date of substantial complete. The typical warranty period is one year, with details included in our owner agreement. Our goal is to be your partner not only during preconstruction and construction, but post construction as well.