Monta Consulting & Design has provided a full spectrum of design services for builders and developers for over 29 years. MCD’s product line development services have many advantages throughout the pre-construction and construction phases. Our team offers several holistic approaches to maximize and compound cost-saving benefits, as described below.
New Product Lines
When developing a new product line, there are many factors MCD considers to ensure the result is what the builder envisions while achieving high marketability within the construction budget. Here is what builders can expect from MCD’s new product line services:
Onboarding: After the design agreement is in place, the assigned account manager collects information about the upcoming project and reviews existing documents. MCD’s architectural team then conducts preliminary research on the location, jurisdictional and code requirements, soil conditions, and other pertinent information to be considered during the design process.
Market Research: A unique ability of the Monta team compared to the industry norm is our ability to assess the market. Many design firms do not consider the demand of the region and its demographics when creating product lines. Because of this extra step and consideration, clients experience increased returns and can set themselves apart from competitors.
Charette: After determining the financial goals and potential return on investment, the next phase is hosting a charette session. This includes a collaborative meeting with stakeholders, marketing, purchasing, construction, and design experts. During this session, live sketches are produced for a series of floor plans and elevations that are refined afterward in MCD’s production studio.
Schematic Design: The design is further developed throughout this phase, resulting in dimensioned floorplans and elevations. Once the concepts are complete, an additional meeting is held with stakeholders to determine what models will be offered in a specific region or subdivision.
Preliminary Budget Revisions: Once schematic designs are collaboratively selected, the MCD team works with the purchasing department to ensure the refined designs can be constructed according to the budget. Occasionally, edits are made, or new products are introduced to reduce costs due to rapidly changing material and labor costs.
Product Line Re-Development
If you are experiencing setbacks with a current product line’s construction or sale, MCD is well-equipped to provide market and design troubleshooting to help improve sales performance. Our market analysis service includes a comparative sales analysis, a thorough investigation of surrounding competitors, a demographic study, and design and construction method recommendations.
Benefits of Our Holistic Approach
MCD’s proprietary approach offers many opportunities for time and cost savings throughout the entire planning and construction process with MCD. The benefits that builders can expect from choosing our team for product development are as follows:
- Reduced time necessary for product development. When all stakeholders are present during the initial charette, we can produce a new product line in as little as 2-3 weeks!
- Reduced construction material costs. Integrated design and engineering services allow our team to value engineer plans for cost-effectiveness from the start.
- Reduced carrying costs are achieved by expediting the plan development process. When MCD provides services from design to permit, builders can also take advantage of expedited construction documents with a turnaround time of as little as three days. By combining every opportunity for efficiency, builders can reduce carrying time and costs by months.
There are many benefits to using Monta Consulting & Design, resulting in direct cost savings. However, the most valuable asset MCD brings to the table is nearly 30 years of industry expertise and a team with a diverse skill set. Schedule a consultation today and start working with a firm that prioritizes the best interest of its clients.
