Modern Home Builders Issue 134 | Page 12

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has gained popularity across suburbs and for redevelopment opportunities . It is currently offered in seven out of the ten metros where Drees is currently active , including Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky , Cleveland , Indianapolis , Nashville , Raleigh , Austin and Dallas .
Elevate allows us to compete more directly with custom home builders , providing homeowners with a streamlined selection process and more efficient construction timeline . Drees ’ Custom + Construct approach enables us to build the home in less time and at a great value when compared to the traditional custom home builder . This program offers homebuyers several advantages , including free site analysis , firm contract pricing and a one-stop selections process . Additionally , we buy the home site and finance construction , so homebuyers don ’ t need a separate construction loan .
How are these projects linked to your upcoming centennial in 2028 ? Are there more to come ? As we approach our 2028 centennial milestone , we ’ ve established several ambitious goals that will propel us to new heights as we kick off our second century in business . The Centennial Strategic Plan consists of six key strategies , one of which is directly related to growing our Elevate program . This expansion involves growing our Build on Your Lot operations by at least 50 percent in relevant markets . As part of our growth strategy , we intend to create a new corporate director position . This role will be responsible for overseeing and supporting all divisions that provide the Build on Your Lot service .
Drees has been named a US Best Managed Company , a Great Place to Work and one of 2023 ’ s Best Workplaces in Construction – how do you create and maintain this winning culture ?
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