Our Process

You value thoughtful design, honest communication, and lasting craftsmanship. You want a collaborative process, not a chaotic one. And you’re looking for a team that treats your space—and your vision—with the same care and pride we bring to our own homes.

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Let’s make sure we’re the right fit.

Before we talk design or dive into pricing, we start with the big picture. What are your goals? Why is this project important? We’ll walk through a few simple questions to make sure we’re aligned—and make sure this is the kind of project we can knock out of the park together.

Milestones:
Define project goals
Clarify expectations around budget + timeline
Confirm mutual fit

Emergent's leadership team in a meeting working on a project.
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Early ideas take shape.

Now we get into the possibilities. We’ll explore inspiration, talk about scope, and start shaping a high-level vision for your space. This is where we establish the groundwork for what’s to come—from function to form to rough cost estimates.

Milestones:
Gather design inspiration
Define initial scope of work
Share a preliminary proposal

Two Emergent team members reviewing detailed building plans on a job site, with construction tools and equipment visible in the background.
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Making it official.

Once we’ve aligned on the vision, we move into a retainer agreement. This locks in your spot on our calendar and allows us to move forward with key pre-construction tasks like permit drawings, scope refinement, and final contract development.

Milestones:
Sign project commitment
Complete permit-ready drawings
Finalize construction contract

Emergent's in-house architectural drafter working on plans.
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Details dialed in. Team locked and loaded.

This is where everything gets real. We kick off the full team collaboration, finalize selections and finishes, and establish how we’ll work together throughout the build. We also define the project calendar and clearly lay out communication expectations—so you always know what’s happening and when.

Milestones:
Official project kickoff
Confirm selections and final design
Review expectations + “rules of engagement”

Three Emergent team members in a workshop reviewing a materials binder and prototypes on a large work table.
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The magic begins.

This is when your ideas start taking shape in the real world. There will be highs (demo day!) and lows (dust), but our team is there every step of the way. We manage the details, solve the surprises, and keep everything moving—so you can stay focused on the big picture.

Milestones:
Active job site + build begins
Regular communication + progress updates
Seamless collaboration between field + office teams

Emergent construction team member working on a job site and doing demolition.
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Wrap up. Hand off. Celebrate.

As we approach the finish line, we complete a detailed punch list and final walk-through. You’ll also receive everything you need for ongoing care and warranty support. We’ll schedule photography (if you’re game), and make sure your space is 100% ready for living, gathering, and creating new memories.

Milestones:
Final punch-out + walkthrough
Launch warranty process
Project photography + wrap

A group of Emergent coworkers standing outside a building, smiling and talking during a casual team meeting.