Business View Magazine - July 2023

65 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 10, ISSUE 7 DIVCO CUSTOM HOMES going into that home including the appliances, plumbing fixtures, cabinetry, site work, etc.” Outlining every detail and ensuring that this is communicated with the client gives Divco the ability to approach its subcontractors who can provide them with hard numbers, leaving very little wiggle room for unwanted cost surprises for its clients. Divco does not stop there. Providing a liaison for each client, Divco Custom Homes offers a bridge between the design and construction end of each project through the assignment of a liaison to each client. A concierge service of sorts, this service is not only unique, Chernin points out, but it is also instrumental in offering services that are both refined and seamless from start to completion. Walking through the design experience It all starts with sitting down with the client, Chernin describes. Taking that valuable time to get to know what the client’s vision may be and helping to start to translate that vision is a pivotal starting point in Divco’ s design journey for its valued clientele. “Prior to our first meeting with the client, we evaluate a land survey of the client’s property. We discuss with the client what type of design will fit on their site. The client either chooses an existing model that we can modify based on the limitations of the land, or we create a completely new design. “ “Once the floor plan is designed and approved, we work on the exterior elevations. Once these are reviewed and approved, we create a set of specifications that details every single item that’s