The design and construction of a home is a challenging process for everyone involved. At Open Range, we take pride in providing a positive and rewarding building experience for our clients. The measure of client satisfaction is often linked to three benchmark performance goals; quality, cost, and pace of construction.
- Quality of design and construction
- Cost of project matches desired budget
- Pace of construction is expeditious and timely
To meet these performance goals, Open Range ensures the organizational structure, information sharing processes, and Owner involvement are facilitated into an integrated team approach. Every project has differing design intentions, budget limitations, and objectives, but every project also benefits from the same key elements of success.
- Integrate the Owner, Builder, and Architect into a team, early in the project
- Implement timely information sharing processes
- Involve the Owner in every facet of the building process
Visit the Design Process and Construction Process sections of this website for further information on the Open Range approach to successfully building homes.
A successful design that is thoughtfully planned, soundly constructed and meets the owner's financial goals is a never-ending source of satisfaction for the fortunate owner. The quality in design process achieves this goal, by producing construction documents that capture the Owner's vision within the specified cost parameters.
We love exterior and interior design at Open Range and are always discovering new ways of introducing fresh design concepts into traditional structures enabling us to capture the spirit of the mountain lands that inspire us into a modern, yet elegant home. Blended with the most sought after modern conveniences and technology... the result is a home that embraces the heart and is a joy to live in... and enjoyable to build.
Open Range works with only the finest architects and draftsman in Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado. Describe to us your design vision and financial goals and we can offer you architectural sources that match your project's needs. Open Range is also happy to work with your architect; we simply ask that you bring us into your team, early in the design process.
A home built as a residence or for speculative purposes, is an important asset in every investment portfolio. Ensuring the final cost of a home matches the investment goals is one aspect of the building process that must be carefully managed. The final cost of a home is driven by the design, the owner's selections, and the ability of the builder to manage materials and labor costs.
Open Range works hard to build value into every home by reducing materials and labor costs without sacrificing quality. Every dollar saved is often invested back into the project in the form of a higher quality material or selection.
- Exclusive purchase agreement with building materials supplier
- Purchased direct from the source if possible
- Leverage subcontractor labor rates with steady work
- Create cost sharing synergy between co-located projects
- Minimize Company overhead costs
- Offer turn-key design services
Every client is faced with hundreds of decisions that will have varying levels impact on the final cost of a home. By providing numerous choices and budget strategies we enable our client's flexibility in their selections and a greater level of control over how the construction funds are spent.
Did we inherit the earth from our forefathers or do we borrow it from our children?
Regardless of your position on global warming, natural resource depletion, or dependence on fissile fuels, we hope all agree that our children deserve to inherit an earth that is clean, healthy, and simply a better place to live. Open Range is proud to be one of the pioneers of sustainable building practices in the Teton Valley. Some of our green initiatives include:
- Construction waste reduction through recycling
- No landfill initiative
- Implement green building practices on all construction projects
- LEED® Professional Accreditation and continuing education
- Pioneer renewable energy use on construction jobsites and homes
- Use of reclaimed and salvaged materials as design elements
