Structures Building Co.  

Our transparent and client-focused communication

Building a new home can seem like a daunting task, especially if you’re exploring new neighborhoods or out-of-town locations.

At Structures | Alair, our collaborative and transparent process, led by our dedicated project managers is designed to make the building process informative, smooth, and enjoyable. Come discover why clients choose our company and our process to design, budget and build their luxury home.

Our process

Initial consultation

We begin the process with an initial meeting to understand your goals, design preferences, location considerations, investment range, and long-term considerations like resale value and durability. We’ll ask a lot of questions and capture every detail.

From there we build out a high-level feasibility budget, based on your goals, benchmarks and early concepts.

Concept design and pre-construction budget

We collaborate with you and the architect to create preliminary plans and a more detailed conceptual budget covering hard costs (site prep, materials, etc.) and soft costs (permits, other fees, etc.).

Budget checkpoint

Surprises are great on your birthday, but not when building a home. We introduce several budget checkpoints throughout our process to reduce surprises, ensure deliverables align with your expectations, and keep you posted of any changes in real time.

Design development

Your project team will continue the design process, building out floorplans, elevations, and material selection.

Budget updates

As your design evolves and finishes are selected, we will update your budget and review it with you, so you arrive at a design and a budget you are comfortable with.

Final budget

When design is complete, including all structural details, a final budget and scope of work is produced. We utilize a “cost plus” model with online access to all scopes and quotes for full transparency.

Build phase

From site prep through finishing touches, your dedicated project manager works with the team to bring your home to life.

We keep you informed throughout the build phase with just the right amount of communication, including progress photos and weekly reports. Alair’s proprietary Client Control system provides real-time budget and schedule updates. Log in anytime you’d like from wherever you happen to be.

Turn-key delivery

It’s time for you to enjoy your beautiful home! Your home is delivered move-in ready with a final walkthrough and punch list items resolved, all documentation, warranty information, and a long-term maintenance guide. We will be in touch to schedule our two standard warranty inspections.

Why it works

Budget certainty

We take the guesswork out of the process, so you can trust that what you see in design is what we’ll deliver.

Design freedom

Go ahead and explore creative ideas. We work through cost implications in real-time so you can make informed decisions.

Accountability

With our team handling the full design build process, there’s never any finger pointing.

Efficiency

Our process is geared to keep each step moving quickly to minimize lags and delays.

Building tip

Not sure when to reach out to us in the process? Right now is a good start. Engaging us early in the process can have a host of benefits and potential cost savings. From helping you select an architect to collaborating on feasibility, we find the earlier clients engage the smoother we can make the overall experience. LEARN MORE

Never cut corners

We want you to feel as good about our process as you will with the finished project. Get in touch and we’d be happy to meet with you and share more about our unrivaled approach to home building.

Build with us

They are good people, not just good builders. I like them as friends, not just as workers, but as friends.”

- Herb and Dolores Kemp, Homeowner – Daniel Island Park

If we were to build another house, they would be the only people I would go to.”

- Lee Helmer, Homeowner – Daniel Island

Every person with whom we have dealt is a really good person. Mary and I trust them completely to always do the right thing. We love the home.”

- John Gilsenan, Homeowner – Daniel Island

We have been in our house now for over a year and we wanted to take the time to let you know how pleased we are with the house. It was our first attempt building a home and the process, as you know, is always a great learning experience. Your staff is very dedicated and professional, you should be proud of the team you have put together. . . We truly appreciate the efforts of your entire staff. We have recommended and will continue to recommend your company. We wish you many years of successful building.”

- Larry and Laurie Tyree – Homeowners, Daniel Island Park

I just want to reiterate that Amy and I have been absolutely thrilled with you and your team throughout the entire process. We heard so many nightmares about building a home, that we braced for the worst. However, the whole project has moved without any glitches and you’ve all been wonderful to work with. The house is superb and we’ll enjoy living there for a long time. . . and then you can build our next house when Amy’s ready to upsize.”

- Michael Hyatt – Homeowner, Daniel Island Park

They were the greatest team I’ve ever worked with! They are a bunch of unbelievably professional and excellent group of people who care. We have done a lot of construction, and it is hard to find a company that cares the way that they do. They have done an incredible job!”

- Gregg and Ann Behrens

We are extremely pleased with the professionalism of the Structures’ team. Our design had many complicated details that were solved without the associated stress that normally accompanies an architecturally challenging project. They respected our tight budget demands and worked with their subs to get every detail right. Structures’ dedicated staff built a wonderful home for us. We would highly recommend them.”

- Steve and Carol Degnen, I’On

Structures came highly recommended, so we expected a high level of service and quality. That taken into consideration, Structures has exceeded our expectations on all levels. It’s a pleasure working with each member of the team assigned to our project. You can sense their personal interest and commitment to us and to making our home a success.”

- Steve and Carol Degnen, I’On

Structures Building Company exceeded our expectations and my being an Architectural Designer with 25 years of experience made that considerably more difficult.”

- Christopher Caponigro – Homeowner, Daniel Island Park

This has been an outstanding venture. The staff and subs have all exceeded our expectations. Being in real estate, we somewhat expected some ups and downs in the construction process. We were pleasantly surprised. The entire staff has proven that customer service and quality care go a long way. We have both commented on many occasions that after only living in our home a few weeks we would absolutely buy another home from Structures. Steve K. and the entire Structures family have continued to go above and beyond to make sure we are satisfied. It is a pleasure to do business with such a professional group. We are more than happy with our choice of builders and we feel that as our needs grow, we will continue to be a part of the Structures family. Thank you.”

- Tim & Terry Haas – Real Estate Expert from HGTV’s show, Designed to Sell

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