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Crown Construction Contracting Blog Search Primary Menu Skip to content About Us – Residential Home Builder / Commercial Contractor Completed Work – Alan Koppel Art Gallery Completed Work – Gangi Residential Addition Completed Work – Lauer Residential Addition Helpful Links Testimonials Where we work Search for: Residential Advice and Information Going the Extra Mile January 5, 2017 crownbuilds Leave a comment Woody Allen was quoted as saying that “showing up is 80% of life”. There are different variations of the quote but the meanings are similar. It can be assumed that the other 20% is consumed with doing whatever it takes to stay under the radar. As we start a new year of business we are grateful that this quote does not apply to the contractors and suppliers who budget and plan our projects with us. Over the course of a year a lot of planning and budgeting goes into projects that either we are not awarded or did not move past the initial stages. Many of the projects we pursue are unique so this can be frustrating as weeks or months of planning implode when one of these jobs does not go forward. Everybody we work with goes the extra mile when it comes to budgeting a project with us, even though they know there may be nothing specific in return. The contractors and suppliers take conceptual designs and work with us to develop detailed project plans that we can submit with confidence knowing that we have all costs, scope and potential pitfalls identified to the best of our abilities. All of us at Crown want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who supports us in our pursuit of projects through their time, knowledge and positive attitudes. Owners and architects who ultimately work with Crown and our team of contractors and suppliers are rewarded with a well planned and successful project. It is never too early to involve Crown Construction Contracting with a residential or commercial project. We manage cost, schedule and quality from inception to completion. Our experience is diverse and the contractors we work with are the best in the area. Contact us at (219) 488-2400 or visit our Crown Point office. beverly shores budgets dune acres lake county pre-construction residential construction Residential Advice and Information IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO BUILD A SUCCESSFUL PROJECT March 5, 2015 crownbuilds Leave a comment The saying “you’re only as strong as your weakest link” was never more important than in the construction business. The chain of those involved with a construction project starts with the owner and includes the architect, engineers, suppliers, subcontractors…too many to list. It is the responsibility of the general contractor to maintain the integrity of the chain through planning, listening, empowering, enacting, documenting, accounting, communicating and following up on everything. Concrete and framing design, submittals, fabrication and delivery are critical to a successful start of a project. These and similar activities get the attention of the construction team because they are big links in the chain. Everybody loves to watch a concrete pour or structural steel being hoisted into place. There is a sense of accomplishment and it seems the project is good as done at this point, but generally this is not where a project fails. We have seen large projects literally torpedoed at the end of construction by problems with smaller links like custom door hardware, tile and windows. Nine out of ten problems or weak links like this can be avoided by the general contractor doing what he is responsible for and keeping the chain or team engaged from selecting material, verifying lead time, following up on order status to installation. It takes the whole team to successfully complete a project; nobody wants to be a weak link. T – Together E – Everyone A – Achieves M – More Our customers receive the personal attention that comes from working with a small business. New clients immediately become part of a cohesive, driven team where all involved have success, cost and schedule as their top priorities. Our staff includes highly educated LEED accredited professionals who are creative, current on the latest construction materials, methods and design and dedicated to our customers and community. All of us at Crown treat every project as if it were our own. We look forward to you stopping by our office in Crown Point, sharing plans for your residential or commercial project and hopefully allowing us to become a part of your team. There are no weak links in our construction project teams! Emil Turean, LEED AP Principal Crown Construction Please feel free to contact us at info@crownbuilds.com or 219-488-2400 for more useful tips, and don’t forget to view our latest projects at http://crownconstructionin.houzz.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/pages/Crown-Construction-Contracting/1420513534844348 www.crownbuilds.com Residential Advice and Information IF YOU DON’T SEE A CONSTRUCTION FLAW… IS IT THERE? February 24, 2015 crownbuilds Leave a comment There is a right and wrong way to do pretty much anything, and at Crown Construction Contracting we do it right and strive for continuous improvement. On a residential development I was involved with years ago I marked out walls that were out of plumb and decking and stair treads that needed to be secured properly. The response from the framer stays with me as he stated that the items would be addressed if they make the punch list…or it’s not a flaw if the homeowner doesn’t see it and it survives the warranty period. He fixed it but only after tearing everything marked with orange paint out with a sledgehammer. As we traveled around the country we have had subcontractors argue if we are building a Swiss Watch, and say our expectations are exceeding industry standards. When it was all said and done the installations were right. Our uncompromising attitude toward quality is right. Add up all the attention paid to detail and the customer gets a great product. It doesn’t matter if it is a house, restaurant, office or industrial building. If the components are right and installed right the result is right and is also reflected in an on time and budget project. Currently we work with some of the most experienced subcontractors in the area. We make a great team as not only are we like minded in a business sense but we have the same uncompromising attitude toward quality. We all watch out for each other and punch out the project as we go. This attitude not only results in a great product but is somewhat self serving as it avoids doing things twice. You know the saying about not having time to do it right the first time… A friend of ours has a beautiful house in an upscale local development. They investigated the builder, saw his houses, and contracted for a design-build project. As you read this the wood floors are cupped throughout the first floor, drywall is water damaged in multiple locations and one room is infested with mold. The culprit; poorly installed roof flashing and ice and water shield. It is the things you don’t see that matter the most in construction. Contact us or stop by our office to discuss your next project. Our passion for excellence combined with our business ethics and resumes make us unlike any other contractor in the area. Our staff includes highly educated, LEED accredited professionals who are creative, current on the latest construction materials, methods and design and dedicated to our customers and community. Emil Turean, President Crown Construction Contracting Crown Construction custom home builder home damage new home construction residential construction warranty Residential Advice and Information NWI CONTRACTOR BUILDS ON NATIONAL SUCCESS January 20, 2015 crownbuilds Leave a comment Businesses and home owners in Northwest Indiana now have the opportunity to build their next project with the nationally acclaimed staff at Crown Construction Contracting, located at 560 N Indiana Avenue in ...