HIGHLIGHTS
Works well for clients who do not see a ready solution in our Express Plans and instead would prefer to work with our system of pre-designed components and floor plans to come up with a design that better fits their needs.
- Based on our design system, which is not limited to the example plan
- Provides a straightforward process for configuring plans to fit specific design programs, sites, and budgets
- Utilizes predesigned, standard components and interior layout options that can be combined in predetermined ways
- Offers more flexibility than our Express Plans
GETTING STARTED WITH STREAMLINED
Site plan, septic plan and photos are required to start. Unity recommends hiring a site planner to assist with locating and orienting the home on the site.
- Confirm platform and general design program
- Foundation type (slab, full basement, or walkout) confirmed
- Sales shares Streamlined constellation (component and floor plan options)
- Local builder engaged to assist with planning, cost estimating and scheduling
- Project budget consistent with preliminary estimates of finished costs
- Preliminary decision regarding Unity package scope: Shell or Tempo
- Client signs Preconstruction Services Agreement and provides payment
PRECONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR STREAMLINED
DESIGN PHASE
- DESIGN ASSEMBLY – KICKOFF
- Team introduction: Sales Advisor introduces ‘Designer and Preconstruction Lead
- Confirm site information and house location/orientation
- Discuss site preparations, construction process, scheduling, local builder partner, financing (if any)
- Confirm starting platform, desired components, and floor plan layouts
- Configure plan to fit site
- Unity sends floor plans and elevations to client for comments
- DESIGN REVIEW
- Unity reviews and incorporates client comments
- Unity completes the design and confirms design lock after client review
- Plans include 3D view, floor plans, elevations and lighting plan
SELECTIONS PHASE
- Updated Shell estimate and standard Tempo estimate, if applicable, sent to client
- Introduction to selections software (virtual meeting)
- Selections follow-up (virtual meeting)
- Shell – confirm door, window and timber selections
- Tempo – answer any questions about finishes
- In person meeting to make final selections (Tempo only)
- Update Tempo pricing based upon selections
CONTRACT PHASE
- UNITY DELIVERABLES
- Design Plans – Site diagram, 3D view, floor plans, elevations, electrical plans and building sections
- Contract – Specifications and pricing
- Breakdown of scopes for local builder estimating
- Heating / cooling load calculations and HVAC equipment recommendations
- Green Addendum – for appraisal if needed for financing
- CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES
- Complete project pricing – local builder scope including site work and utilities
- Financing approval if needed Client signs build contract and pays 20% deposit to begin build phase.
STREAMLINED PATH PSA COST STRUCTURE
| Basic Price | $4,000 |
| Potential Add-ons: | |
| Tempo | + $1,500 |
| Full Basement | + $1,000 |
| Walkout Basement | + $4,000 |
