In residential remodeling, material selection decisions often become a bottleneck. A homeowner walks into a showroom with two options and leaves with a list of ten. Designers choose materials in isolation of build cost and feasibility. Contractors find themselves sourcing alternatives mid-project because the original choice didn't work.
We've learned that the best material conversations happen with both the designer and build team in the room. A tile choice might be stunning, but does it work with the existing structural openings? A luxury countertop might look perfect, but can it be installed within the project timeline? Can we source it reliably, or are we looking at a three-month lead time?
When design and construction collaborate from the start, material selection becomes a strategic decision rather than a crisis managed in real-time.
For design partners and architects collaborating with general contractors, how do you typically handle the material review process to keep projects on track?
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