Our Process

A Message from Casey Shields, Managing Partner

Rare Bird Builders is a full-service luxury home builder and remodeler serving the entire NW Arkansas Metro area. We assemble a team of the best trade specialists in the market. You can trust us to be involved each step of the way, including, site selection, design, planning, and construction.

Every project is well-planned and expertly constructed to ensure we exceed your expectations. We are here to help from start to finish. The job is not complete until you are satisfied.

We strive to deliver quality construction services at a fair price. We believe in building strong relationships and lifelong clients through superior customer service, honesty and effective communication.

Casey Shields
Lead Bird & Managing Partner

Casey Shields

Phase 1: Meet

Face-to-face meeting/interview to ensure we are the right fit for you and your project.

Discuss project vision

  • Site/Location
  • Design ideas
  • General budget discussion
  • Our pricing/timing/contracts
  • Clarify our services & fees

Phase 2: Plan & Budget

Lot/Site meeting to finalize home vision and location footprint

  • If you do not have a lot, we can help you find one through our network of agents or builder lots
  • Initial design review

Architect plan design

  • Based on site meeting, we can refer the right architect or work with your architect to finalize plants

Bid plan set

  • Once we have your plan set, we will bid out to our sub-contractors and land on project budget (3-4 weeks)

Phase 3: Construction

Assuming we are a good fit, we sign the construction contract

Client iPad with BuilderTrend Platform Access – A construction management app and desktop software that helps the customer have full visibility of the project from start to finish.

  • Live Construction Schedule mapping out the entire timeline
  • Client communication on any change requests or notes
  • Daily Site pictures, invoicing and much more!
  • Start building selection sheet and schedule on Owner Portal

Loan submittal to your lender

  • Submit our budget and plan

Submit plans for permit (2-3 weeks)

Construction starts (Full Process approx 10-12 Months)

Site Meetings

Construction Completion and Certificate of Occupancy

Final Walk Through

  • Punch list/warranty orientation

Closing

  • Bank/Construction to Permanent loan

MOVE IN TO YOUR NEW HOME!

90-day check in

  • Confirm you are happy and everything is working

11-month check in

  • One-year punch list/warranty check

2-year check in