October 5 puts in a tremendous amount of work before any demolition or construction begins. Relying on UDA ConstructionSuite construction management software for detailed construction budgeting and project costing, October 5 runs a live, open-book, parallel budget during the entire design process.

“We spend the extra time to carefully plan out every detail and every cost. This front-end planning is what allows us to be so precise, detail-oriented, and efficient. It gives the homeowner a clear picture of where every dollar is being spent, It’s the same approach for every project.”

— Jim Brophy

"We’re a design/build company, and one of the few residential home builders with the expertise and resources to offer this approach," says Brophy. With October 5’s unique design/build/budgeting process, homeowners benefit from having one accountable team through every phase of the project — from the initial computer-aided floor plan designs to the construction to the installation and interior design. “We’re in continual contact with the homeowner during every step of the project; they always know what’s going on and where we are in the process,” Ryan Heiman says.

“They also know who to go to with any questions, and they get an immediate response from us.” Brophy points out that as part of their design/build approach, he also keeps track of the project’s budget. “With ConstructionSuite construction management software, I can instantly tell the homeowner what each part of the project is going to cost them, and point out where they can save or get more for their money,” he explains. “This helps them stay on budget and avoid any costly surprises.”