Archive for the ‘Construction Video’ Category

This video documents the progress of Week 9 of construction.  It marks a very important stage of the process. Cosmetic finishes start to appear and the homeowner gets to the see their selections start to give the home its feel.  In this video, cabinets arrive, ceramic tile is installed, custom built ins and shelving are installed, and mechanical finals begin.

The pantry in this home is amazing and is an example of how this process can create spaces that fit they way people live.  Its a pretty good feeiling to move into a home that is exactly what you want and need for your lifestyle. Its very rewarding and a result of the collaborative process created by Piedmont Realty and Construction.

Just a quick update for Week 7.  Sheetrock process begins and exterior stonework continues. Note the detail work on the porches and the stone work. These are areas where Piedmont separates themselves from their competition.

Week 6 of the construction process basically saw the completion of the mechanical rough in stage and insulation. Since this is not a  lot to see,  I took this opportunity to have Drew Holzwarth of Piedmont Realty and Construction join me for a discussion of how he achieves energy efficiency in what he refers to as Piedmont’s Earth Friendly package.

The video below shows progress made during Week 5 of construction. You’ll see the HVAC equipment and ductwork installation, plumbing and electrical rough in, as well as a discussion on post framing inspections. Concrete was poured for the porches and a post framing walk through resulted in a field change to add a double window.

Here’s a look after Week 4 of construction.  Framing takes a big step forward, porches take form, shingles and windows show  up, and the we take our first look inside the home.

The video below captures what occurred in the third week of construction. The slab was poured, the framing package was delivered, and the carpenters framed for three days. Lots of progress. Check it out.

The video below captures the progress made in Week 2 of construction. I was joined by Scott Carlson of Piedmont Realty of Construction to talk particulars regarding drainage, radon mitigation, waterproofing, and county inspections.

The video below is the first four days of construction of a home being built by Piedmont Realty and Construction. It shows ground breaking through basement wall completion and waterproofing. Scroll down for previous video or click on “Construction Video” category link for all videos to date.

I often meet people interested in new construction but not familar enough with the process to be comfortable. I am also meeting more and more people who have seen what is on the market and are deciding new construction may be the only way to get what they want at the right price. I am a huge fan of the new construction process and really love helping people explore the possibilites and navigate the process. It can be extremely rewarding. One key component is choosing the right builder. I will get into that topic in a later post, but I am watching people have exceptional experiences with Piedmont Realty and Construction. They have created a “semi-custom” process that really works well in this market. Since I am their Realtor Marketing Representative, I am going to follow a home they are building in Old Trail to try and shed some light on the process. One of the most important considerations when building is how the home is to be situated on the lot. The video explains this further.