How

While all parts of the construction process are important, Catalyst places an extremely high value on client meetings. As valuable as any prints or specifications, they are without question the best opportunity to learn how to meet the goals of any project. Listening to the client as they explain their project is obvious, but the surrounding topics are where you find the clues to the unspoken goals. While discussing their favorite restaurants or vacation destinations the information about how best to customize the plan to suit the client is being subtly conveyed. This approach has allowed Catalyst the opportunity to perform design services on many of our projects.

After meeting with a client we work diligently to assemble a complete proposal reflecting the entire scope of work and the order in which we intend to pursue it.  For Catalyst, a complete proposal means listing all anticipated permits, drawings, tasks, material types, and the fees associated with them to do the entire job.  This enables our clients to confirm that we are going to help them realize their vision of the project as well as allowing “apples to apples” comparisons to bids from another contractor.

Catalyst has always been driven by a strong commitment to to the environment. Remodeling and new construction projects are almost inherently a stress on our planet due to the removal and disposal of material as well as the energy and resources consumed to create or replace them. Therefore, we focus on recycling as much of the materials involved as possible through Habitat for Humanity's "Restore" donations as well as culling the cardboard and plastic packaging from finished fixtures for deposit at local recycling centers. We always recommend sustainable materials and responsible vendors to our clients and routinely utilize green products in our builds.