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parcels are totally raw with not even a road, others have some infra-
structure in place and we help determine the value of each item. The
land interacts with the home in many ways and we love being an inte-
gral part of that process.” They have found that their client properties
often inspire the projects from design to completion.

“Each project we work on is as unique as its owners,” says Laurie, and
their collaborative team approach lets them establish clear commu-
nication from the very start. Homestead development is a lengthier
process than typical residential home building, and Dan works closely
with owners and the different contractors and consultants each step
of the way. He is very involved in the process, which includes working
with architects, local utility departments, fire chiefs, subcontractors,
and more to build out the properties. “Having this group of profession-
als collaborating from the early stages of the project saves time, money,
and stress in the long run.”

“There are so many variables when it comes to building a new home,”
adds Laurie. “Often times, clients invest a lot of time and money into
getting their plans drawn by an architect, only to find that they cannot
actually afford to build what has been drawn! By working as a team
throughout the design process, we catch problems while they are still
on paper, rather than in the middle of the building project.”

It also allows them to take a holistic approach to the home’s design,
build schedule, and budget. “We make sure all these variables are
working together to produce a high performance, energy saving,
healthy home,” says Laurie. Jovick Construction provides open clear
communication with each client every step of the way, using an innova-
tive online project management system that includes schedule updates,
photos, and material options for clients, whether on-hand or on-line.
The result, says Laurie, is “a lot of happy clients and a growing list of
referrals and repeat customers.”

Every Jovick-built home is LEED certified. “We don’t do anything
else,” says Dan, and he has found that clients expect nothing less,
though their reasons may vary. “Anybody that does a little research
understands the payoffs,” he says. “People who are financially savvy see
that the little extra investment up front pays big dividends over the
years. The environmental aspect is the cherry on top.” Jovick’s com-
mitment to beautiful, well-built, and healthy homes and homesteads
includes energy efficiency throughout, locally sourced and produced
materials, and high indoor air quality systems.

The Jovicks take the same pride of quality to their commercial builds
and are looking to expand that knowledge into uniquely-focused com-
mercial projects. “We’re not looking for your typical commercial con-
struction,” admits Dan. “We’re looking for the ones that take a little
more care; the ones people put their heart into.” True to their passions,
the Jovicks are looking to focus on winery, agricultural, and equestrian
commercial projects. “These types of projects are some of the most
challenging building types to construct,” admits Dan, and their team is
confident in their ability to bring the dreams of these facility owners
to their highest quality standards through expansion, renovations, or
new construction.

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