Builder Partnerships

A flexible extension of your team.

Cernmont provides flexible residential and commercial design support that helps builders move projects forward while keeping the construction relationship entirely theirs. We work with custom home builders, remodelers, general contractors, developers, investors, real estate professionals and homeowners who already have a builder.

The Partnership · 01

A design partner for your team.

We help builders and contractors deliver thoughtfully designed projects without adding permanent overhead. Cernmont can support your team with concepts, drawings, visualization and documentation while you maintain ownership of the construction relationship.

From an early idea to a full drawing package, or extra production during a busy season, we adapt to your workflow, project standards and client experience.

Flexible residential and commercial design support that helps builders move projects forward while keeping the construction relationship entirely theirs.

Who We Support · 02

Design support for every side of a project.

Builders & Contractors

A flexible design and production resource that plugs into your existing process.

  • Overflow design production
  • Concept development
  • Construction drawing support
  • Remodel & addition layouts
  • Custom home & ADU design
  • On-site design walkthroughs
  • City & permit coordination
  • Consultant coordination

Developers & Investors

Early-stage design thinking to test, present and de-risk an opportunity.

  • Early project concepts
  • Test fits & feasibility layouts
  • Residential development studies
  • Unit planning
  • Presentation drawings & renderings

Property Owners

Design and documentation for owners building or renovating with their own builder.

  • New home design
  • Renovations & additions
  • ADUs & guest houses
  • Space planning & interior layouts
  • Visualization & drawing packages

Real Estate Professionals

Design that helps you position and sell homes, showing buyers and sellers what a property could become.

  • Listing renderings & 3D visualization
  • Before & after renovation concepts
  • Property potential studies
  • Pre-listing improvement plans
  • Space planning & staging layouts

Partnership · 03

Built around the way builders work.

01Your client relationship stays yours.
02We can work under your brand or alongside it.
03Scope can be tailored by project or phase.
04We coordinate with engineers, consultants and city permitting officials as needed.
05We join on-site walkthroughs to keep the design and the field aligned.

We understand that every builder has a different process. Cernmont can join at the concept stage, support documentation already underway or take responsibility for a defined design scope. Our role is to make your team more capable, responsive and efficient.

Process · 04

A simple collaboration process.

1

Share the Opportunity

Send us the property information, project goals, existing drawings and the support your team needs.

2

Define the Scope

We establish deliverables, responsibilities, timeline, consultant needs and pricing before work begins.

3

Design & Coordinate

We develop the agreed design package and coordinate feedback with your team throughout the process.

4

Support Delivery

We assist with revisions, consultant coordination and project questions according to the agreed scope.