One of a kind! Bird watching, gardening, and enjoying the lake brought this custom design together in a spectacular home. Porches and decks send an invitation to "Come and sit a while!"

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Working with KMA
Design Philosophy
Each client, each site and each project is unique. Every design must therefore encompass the elements that demonstrate and enhance that uniqueness. We create designs to fit you personal needs and your specific site.

Details of design and quality of construction are what set a KMA project apart.

As designs evolve from the initial ideas through client/designer interaction to become tangible plans, more details and new concepts emerge. KMA works to keep yours design alive and flexible to accommodate those changes and reflect your wishes and ideas. We strive for a balance between cost, aesthetics and function as we explore creative options to transform your vision into reality.

Energy and the environment are critical world resources. Our designs are always considerate of their value.

Value Engineering
KMA embraces a continuous value engineering program to ensure that you will have the information you need to make financial decisions as the design progresses. Our goal is that you receive maximum value for your money by:
  • providing increasingly fine tuned estimates as the design phase proceeds;
  • selecting materials and composites based on the life-cycle cost rather than simply initial costs;
  • developing a design that optimizes labor and materials;
  • thoroughly planning the project details in the initial stages to reduce costly changes during the construction process;
  • integrating all aspects of a project from the outset, including structural, mechanical and electrical disciplines, as well as architectural design.
Design/Build Concept
KMA provides complete construction services using either a cost-plus-fixed fee or fixed price contract. The benefits of the design/build concept, where your designer doubles as your contractor, include:
  • assuring the quality and details of the design by allowing the designer to translate those concepts into reality as the builder;
  • conveniently maintaining a single contact source throughout the project;
  • saving time and ensuring a smoother transition from the design to the construction phase;
  • providing competitive bidding at the subcontractor and material supplier level;
  • achieving construction efficiencies by incorporating subcontractor input early on during the design phase.
Cost-Plus-Fixed Fee Contract
Many of KMA's new and renovated projects are built under a cost-plus-fixed fee contract. Under this arrangement, you pay actual construction cost plus a fee established up front for KMA to manage the project. The advantages include flexibility, more competitive bidding, and solid reliable opinions from KMA throughout construction.

KMA monitors the quality of materials and workmanship on the project. Since our fee is fixed and independent of materials and labor chosen, you can rely on dependable, objective advice from KMA for crucial decisions that go into building or remodeling a home.

We ensure that competitive bid prices are received from all subcontractors and material suppliers. because you pay only the actual costs of labor and material, all savings and discounts are passed on to you. You also have the option on investing "sweat equity" by doing some of the construction yourself.

Energy Conscious Designs
Energy-efficient building practices are a hallmark of our company. KMA has been a designing high performance buildings and additions since our founding in 1982.

We remain up-to-date with the latest technology through our affiliation with energy efficient building organizations. We rely on computerized analysis to determine which techniques and design details are best suited to your project.

KMA is committed to designing buildings for low energy use. Our standard construction practices include optimal levels of insulation and properly installed air barriers to reduce energy demand, and well designed ventilation systems and properly installed vapor retarders to control moisture and ensure high indoor air quality.

Energy performance details such as insulation and air infiltration control are accomplished by KMA personnel experienced in the proper techniques and dedicated to maintaining the highest quality standards in these critical areas. KMA homes are built tighter and offer better moisture control and ventilation, meeting a standard the construction industry refers to as "build tight and ventilate right".

This expertise in high-performance homes was shared with other builders at Continuing Education seminars conducted by KMA personnel on an annual basis. In addition, KMA contributed its technical assistance to the Builders Association of Minnesota as a member of its Task Force on the State Energy Code.

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