What makes Plumb different?

OUR HISTORY AND GENERAL INFORMATION:
Plumb Construction is an award winning, design/build custom home  and renovation Company that was established in March of 1976. The company has been a member of the Home Builders Association of Maryland for 34 years and a member of a ten year warranty for 31 years. 

The company has won numerous awards of excellence through the HBAM (Home Builders Association of Maryland) for custom homes and renovations.

The company's primary business is custom home building and custom remodeling and restoration. The price range of projects is $50,000 to $3,000,000. The company traditionally completes 15 to 20 jobs per year. I have limited my work to this volume so that I may spend the time necessary in the office to properly manage the business, as well as taking time to inspect the jobs in the field. I have a superintendent in the field at all times when I am in the office.

The company’s staff is composed of myself as the president and business manager, an office manager, a sales manager, a bookkeeper, two superintendents, four lead carpenters and two carpenter apprentices.  The dedication to detail that I demand requires a skilled and loyal work force.

OUR BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY:
Plumb Construction Co., Inc. is founded upon the principles of value, service and knowledge. We are committed to offering the very best in value and service to our clients. In order to achieve these goals, we must continue to expand our knowledge through education and a willingness to lead through careful innovation. Our business philosophy requires that we conduct the business in a professional, well organized manner in order to create a quality product, delivered on time and within budget.

I believe an important part of my job, as a builder, is to continue my education to stay current on all aspects of the building business, from improvements in building technology and design, which enables us to build the most up to date and efficient homes and renovations, to business management which enables us to do our job more professionally and productively. I also encourage my employees to continue their education. Our clients reap the benefits of our dedication to continuing education.
We work for our clients not only as a builder, but also as a consultant to help with decisions and offer recommendations that will improve the efficiency and livability of their home or renovation. Plumb Construction can also work with you to develop a design for your custom home or renovation. All drafting is done on computer.

OUR BUSINESS EXECUTION:
We believe there are several requirements necessary to implement our business philosophy. First and foremost, there must be close supervision and attention to all detail. Good quality materials and skilled, experienced subcontractors are a must. We have been working with most of our subs for 10 to 12 years. In addition, over our many years of experience, we have incorporated many unique systems that reinforce our philosophy, and enable us to produce a consistently high level of craftsmanship and efficiency in all of our homes and renovations. For example, we have developed a framing checklist for each of our homes or renovations that is completed before any finished work is applied.

Clear, concise communication is essential between the owner, architect, and contractor. Clear communication can best be achieved through detailed plans and thorough, written specifications and contract documents. The contractor must be responsive to the owner and/or architect concerning any questions or changes that might arise, not only during, but also after construction for the duration of the warranty period.

We encourage a constant dialogue with our clients during construction. We want the lines of communication open at all times. You may contact us by phone, fax or e-mail. Good communication has the added benefit of making the building experience a pleasant one. We want to work with our clients as partners in fulfilling their most important undertaking.

Microsoft Project software is used to schedule projects and schedules are reviewed on a weekly basis to assure job completion on time.

All bookkeeping and estimating are done on computer. Job cost reports are used to track job expenses and compare them with budgeted costs. Any deviations can be noted early on and corrective action taken to maintain the budget.

A reasonably clean and orderly jobsite is very important and contributes to job quality. We keep a dumpster on each job to contain trash and debris. The jobsite is cleaned up at the end of each day. On remodeling and restoration jobs, care is taken to protect existing finished areas and landscaping unaffected by the work to be performed.

Jobsite safety is critical. All of my employees carry with them a copy of the company’s safety program, as well as a binder of safety material data sheets. The company has quarterly safety meetings to discuss safety issues and to remind all to work safely, including subcontractors.

In conclusion, I have a contingency plan, should I become incapacitated, that would provide for the necessary management and supervision to complete the jobs in progress.

Signed,
A. Thomas Rayner, President, CGB

OUR SERVICES

Custom Home and Renovation Construction

• Lot Inspection to Verify Home or Addition will fit within the Building Envelope, Check Orientation to Sun, View, and Topography
• Conceptual Design and Construction Drawings for New Homes and Renovations, including Provisions for Universal Design that allows for aging in place.
• Preparation of Estimate and Draft Specification Documents Based on Client’s Budget
• Material Selection Consultation
• Consultation on Financing

Custom Millwork

• Bookcase
• Shelving
• Display Case
• Bars
• Entertainment Center
• Fireplace Mantles

 

CERTIFICATION

I have invested in myself and my business by earning the Certified Graduate Builder accreditation.  Maintaining this certification requires continuing education in construction business systems and technology.