Landowners
Discuss land you own, the residential use you have in mind and the early questions that need review.
Discuss your landLANDOWNERS / DEVELOPERS / INVESTMENT PARTNERS
Development
partnerships.
Bring a site, a residential development proposal or an interest in working with Grama. Start with the project, its scope and the role each partner will play.
Where would you
like to begin?
Different projects begin at different stages. Tell us what you have, what you are considering and where you would like Grama to be involved.
Developers
Discuss the project scope, design coordination, construction budget and work needed to deliver a residential development.
Discuss your projectInvestment partners
Discuss a specific residential development proposal, Grama’s role and the responsibilities of the project partners.
Discuss a partnershipProject scope, terms and responsibilities are agreed individually.
THE CUSTOM DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
A clear path.
From land to living.
Grama coordinates the people, plans and construction work across seven stages of a residential development, from site review through project handover.
EXPLORE THE PROCESS 01 — 07
THE GRAMA APPROACH01 / 07
Evaluate the site.
We review land you own or a site you are considering, the proposed development and the questions to resolve before proceeding.
- Site potential and project fit
- Early feasibility and constraints
- Acquisition considerations
THE GRAMA APPROACH02 / 07
Define the project brief.
We define the project brief, architectural direction and scope with the owner or development partners.
- Lifestyle and project brief
- Architectural character
- Scope and priorities
THE GRAMA APPROACH03 / 07
Coordinate architecture and design.
We coordinate with architects and design professionals as layouts, elevations and materials are developed and reviewed.
- Architect and design coordination
- Plans, proportions and materials
- Design review and decisions
THE GRAMA APPROACH04 / 07
Prepare the construction budget.
We develop a construction budget from the project scope, selections and supplier and trade input. The budget supports project decisions.
- Scope-based construction budget
- Supplier and trade input
- Selections and cost alignment
THE GRAMA APPROACH05 / 07
Coordinate permits and utilities.
We coordinate with architects, engineers, the municipality and utility providers on the reviews and requirements for the project.
- Engineering and permit coordination
- Municipal review requirements
- Utilities and site-work planning
THE GRAMA APPROACH06 / 07
Coordinate contractors and trades.
Grama coordinates contractors, trades and suppliers during construction, including sequencing and review of architectural and finishing details.
- Contractor and supplier coordination
- Construction sequencing
- Ongoing detail and finish review
THE GRAMA APPROACH07 / 07
Coordinate project handover.
We coordinate finishing work, the walkthrough and handover, together with the inspections and closeout required for the project.
- Finishing details and walkthrough
- Inspection and closeout coordination
- Home handover
Licensed architectural and engineering services are provided by the project’s relevant professionals. Scope and sequence depend on the site and the project.
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completed portfolio.
Explore project photography from Grama’s residential work in Des Plaines and the Chicago area.
View completed projectsYOUR NEXT PROJECT
Discuss the site.
Define the next steps.
Talk through the development, construction work or partnership you have in mind.