ELM Construction is a design/build remodeler – but why should that matter to you?

Simply put, we believe it is a better, more efficient want to remodel your home. Design/build means the designer and builder or remodeler are on the same team, working together to get you the best project. By working with a single team, you get many advantages over the traditional design/bid/build model of construction.

• Streamlined communication between the architect and builder

• Sharing knowledge between the remodeler and architect results in well-thought-out designs that take practical considerations into account

• An integrated team helps us be more efficient, allowing us to deliver projects on time and on budget

• Continuity – your ELM Construction team will manage construction from beginning to end

• Quality – in our experience, all of these factors result in a better final product. A well-designed and built home is going to be better for the way you live and will be easier to sell when it comes time to move.

One of the most important factors in our success as a design/build remodeler is having the right people on the team. We’re very happy to introduce our newest designer, Liz Kennedy, who joined ELM Construction earlier this year.

Liz has a degree in Interior Design from the University of North Alabama. Before coming to ELM, she worked for a remodeler, a tile manufacturer and fabricator and as an independent designer.

Why did you become a designer?

I became a designer for many reasons. Growing up I would change my mother's decor in our home throughout the seasons to give things a change and a fresh look and I loved every minute of it. College  led me to my passion for residential design and decor and I knew that is where I was meant to be. After working on the supplier side for many years, I knew that I didn't want to just be one helping with selections but I wanted to be involved in every part of the process and my desire was residential remodeling. When the opportunity arose to step out into that arena, I took it and I haven't looked back since. 

What is your favorite part of the job?

Working as a designer, specifically in residential remodeling, you develop personal relationships with clients. You are literally helping to change and shape how someone is going to live in their home on a daily basis. To be able to have an impact on someone's life in a space that is not only functional but aesthetically pleasing is the most rewarding part of my job. This is where my heart and soul are and I put a little piece of each into every project. 

What do you like about working for a design/build remodeler?

As a wife, a mom and a career woman, I do not take a client's time or budget for granted. Being a part of the design/build process is a whole different animal when you understand it from the inside out. Designers sometimes get a bad reputation for making things pretty while ignoring the budget. Not at a design/build firm. That is the beauty of it. To be able to discuss on the front end the wants, needs and wishes with a client and to be able to implement those ideas within a budget as you work with the team that is going to build it makes the process so much more enjoyable and smooth as you know you are all on the same team with the same mutual goal.

Ready to have our talented design team get to work on your home? Contact ELM Construction today to discuss your remodeling needs!