Dovetail Design Associates

Our Process

Dovetail is a full-service design build company. Our holistic approach unites design and construction services under one roof, providing a more efficient and effective model for delivering custom quality projects on time and on budget.

Project design: Great projects are built on solid foundations. For Dovetail, that foundation is design. Through our collaborative approach, we work closely with our clients to nurture early concepts and visions through thoughtful study, to turn them into successful design solutions. The design serves as a road map that will guide the rest of the planning and production process and it is the cornerstone of the successful project.

Project planning: Thorough planning is the critical link for a smooth transition between design and production. We stand behind our commitment to delivering custom quality projects on time and on budget, and we know that our thorough planning process is the way to get there. During project planning, we guide you through materials, finish and systems selection. At the same time, we assemble the appropriate professionals to create the production team, and we finalize the construction documentation for all necessary building permits. At the end of our planning phase, we know we will be able to deliver on our promise.

Production: Production is not merely bulding. It is orchestrating the many materials, systems, professionals and schedules that must come together like clockwork if a project is to be completed successfully. With the same attention to detail that we applied during the design and planning phases, we now turn to managing the production process. Through a system of continuous monitoring and benchmarking, we are able to navigate any day-to-day delays, ensuring that we maintain our overall goal of delivering each project exactly as designed on time and on budget.