mentality, that’s how it’s the best for our clients.” This level of excellence extends beyond the internal team, to the strategic partners who are crucial to getting the job done. Connolly underscores, “When you’re putting together a house, there are a million different pieces.You really need that team behind you, and our strategic partners, whether it be a supplier or a subcontractor who’s supplying labor, are key to that.” Among the most valued suppliers are Andersen Windows, Great Plains Millwork and Fireside Hearth & Home.“They not only really believe in what we do, but we partner with them to make sure that we’re utilizing their product in the most efficient way,” he details.“They all have really good products that kind of sell themselves.” Looking ahead, Gonyea Custom Homes remains grounded in its mission to make the homebuilding journey as personal, rewarding, and enjoyable as the finished product itself.“It’s less about the sticks and bricks of the house,” says Connolly.“We’re really A CULTURE BUILT ON COLLABORATION One of Gonyea’s strengths is its tightly knit, highly collaborative team. “You have the right talking to the left,” describes Connelly. “Our architect sits 10 feet from our designer.They also sit 15 feet from our estimator. So, they’re not making decisions based on just their ideas.They’re really figuring it out together. I can’t speak enough about how creative they are for our clients and for any problem solving that is needed.” This proximity and coordination allows for personalized, budget conscious, design solutions, which customers appreciate.“They give you options. They work through your expectations, they listen to what the client needs are, and that gives them flexibility to go to different price points,” he asserts. “Again, that’s the foundation of that design build greatplainsmillwork.com info@greatplainsmillwork.com | 651.773.9919 EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES EXTRAORDINARY PRODUCTS Since 1991, Great Plains Millwork has supplied premium windows, doors, and interior millwork to builders and designers across the Twin Cities. with 8 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 07
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