Modern Home Builders Issue 157 October 2026 | Page 43

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architects, subcontractors, and vendors alike sets it apart in a competitive market.“ At any given moment, we prioritize those long-term relationships over partnering with whoever is giving us the best price or whatever is the latest and greatest. The people who have been with us the for a long time are always the priority, and that shapes what work we can realistically take on. If we want to bring on a new client, they have to be the right fit for us. We are extremely hands-on with our clients and our projects, and we focus on communicating clearly and explaining the process to customers to avoid the unneeded stress, wherever possible, that often comes with building a home. Every project has to feel unique and reflect our clients. We want it to be a Grounded Builds project, but we never want it to be a replica of something we have already built. Our focus is always on making sure the client can see the level of thought and detail we put into our work from the moment they walk in the door,” Will enlightens.
Project execution
Through that collaborative philosophy, Grounded Builds has created many impressive homes. A recent oceanfront project completed in partnership with design firm MelD Design is a strong example of what happens when the architecture, design, and construction teams work in lockstep. MelD was highly hands-on throughout, ensuring that any question or challenge that came up could be resolved quickly and collaboratively, even going back to the drawing board where needed without hesitation.“ It was a fun project overall because the client modernhb. com 43