After identifying clients for whom our construction systems and processes offer value, begin the schematic design process with our fabrication systems and details in mind. Request system 'guidelines.'

The earlier the design works within Acorn Deck House Company’s systems, the more accurate our estimates will be at the forefront of the process.

Architecture firms that engage Acorn Deck House Company early ensure that we inform the process, determine the appropriateness of our system, and develop 'turn key' costs and schedule.

Estimates include the Acorn Deck House Company package price (everything Acorn Deck House Company manufactures), builder costs (erection of the prefabricated shell, finish & site work, labor) and allowances.

Preliminary consultation comes at no cost.

The Design Agreement moves the project into the Design Development phase.

Acorn Deck House Company produces 1/4” drawings accompanied by larger scaled drawings of key details at either 1”=1’or 3”=1’.

As an iterative process, firms are encouraged to red-line Acorn Deck House Company’s drawing sets in the attempt to: 1) reduce the number of changes necessary before entering the CD phase 2) facilitate accurate pricing early on.

15% of the Acorn Deck House Company package price is due to move the project in CD phase. The contract is signed between Acorn Deck House Company and the architect’s client.

The construction documents produced by Acorn Deck House Company are essentially shop drawings, serving as: 1) a set of instructions for the “erector set” our builder shall receive, 2) a set of instructions for Acorn Deck House Company’s craftsmen in the factory

At the end of the CD phase and before manufacturing begins, the remaining balance of Acorn Deck House Company’s package price is due.

The sub-assemblies for the water tight shell are manufactured in the factory while the foundation is being placed on site by the builder.

Acorn Deck House Company’s components for the water tight shell are delivered to the site on flat bed trucks. The delivery of Acorn Deck House Company’s package is timed with the builder’s completion of the foundation.

Erection of Acorn Deck House Company’s package can take a minimum of 3 weeks.

Interior and exterior finishes, plumbing, wiring, and hvac, are sub contracted out by the builder