Dixon Construction

Our Process Initial meeting The first thing we do is get to know you. We want to get a good understanding of your expectations, and we want you to get a good understanding of what we can deliver for you. Concept Design Once we have established some guidelines around time, budget, style and size, the next step is to meet with one of our preferred designers who will step you through the design brief. In this meeting we go through every aspect of the home and how you intend on using it. Not only do we want to know your preference for room layout and building style, we also want to develop a comprehensive understanding of your lifestyle needs. Once this is done we undertake a survey of your site and begin the process of designing your home. We review your requirements and budget against our initial concept design and then meet again to present the sketch. This initial concept is continually altered until it meets your approval. Design Submission Once design approval has been given, we prepare the construction documentation to submit for local council approval. To receive council approval we need to prepare full working drawings that detail every aspect of the home including engineering details, energy assessment and other technical documentation. Local authority approvals are very complex so it is important for us to have a thorough understanding of the local and state guidelines. Once the local authority has issued all approvals we are ready to commence work on site. At this stage we will provide you with a complete set of plans, specifications for review and discussion to ensure everything has been covered. Contract This is the stage where we develop a contract that suits your needs. There are many different styles of contracts, from ‘lump sum’ to ‘cost plus’. We will explain each of them, along with their pros and cons. Then together we will develop a contract that best suits your circumstances. Once the contract is prepared and agreed upon, we look forward to introducing you to our team. At Dixon Construction our entire staff knows who each of our clients are, and what stage their home is at. It is this passion that helps us set us apart from the other construction companies. Construction Process Every client of Dixon Construction is paired with their own personal Project Supervisor from the time construction begins. This means that there is single point of call for you during the building process. Our Project Supervisors are highly pro-active and excellent communicators, so any questions you have will be answered quickly and to your satisfaction. You will also receive emails at every stage of the construction process (complete with photos and documentation) to ensure that you are always well-informed about where your project is at. And before you know it we will be handing you the keys to your new home! The Dixon Difference Precision At every stage of the design process – from our initial consultations with you, right through to handing over the keys – precision underscores everything we do. From ensuring your house design meets your exact needs, to costing, scheduling and construction, our attention to detail is unrivalled. Innovation After more than 40 years in the industry we reckon things would get pretty boring if innovation and growth weren’t always front of mind. We’re always on the lookout for new materials and methods that can contribute to lower costs and faster build times, but we’re also big on methods that promote conservation of natural resources and healthy indoor living. We make it a priority to be across all current trends and methodologies while keeping a firm eye on interesting developments that might benefit our clients in the future. Flexibility Our team truly values the opinions of our clients and loves working closely with them to achieve their vision for the project. Our flexibility means our clients can have a more hands on approach with the final result being an outstanding finish where all parties feel rewarded at the end. Philosophy Our core philosophy is very simple: we treat our clients as we would expect to be treated and we construct each home as if it is our own.