American Standard Building Systems, Inc. Launches Retail New Home Division
Professional house plans and 100% financing enable homeowners to "Build with Confidence."
Martinsville, VA (PRWEB via PR Web
Direct) June 2, 2005 -- American Standard Building Systems Inc., one of the
nation's oldest and largest manufacturers of framing components and new
home building systems, announces the launch of its Owner Builder Solutions™
consumer direct division. Owner Builder Solutions turns homeowners into home
builders by allowing the customer to assume the role of general contractor,
thereby saving up to 25% of the cost of building a new house.
Owner
Builder Solutions' homes are constructed exclusively through a process known as
Systems Building, or "conventional construction under factory controlled
conditions." The Owner Builder Solutions home is not a modular or mobile home;
rather, it employs the process of automating traditional home building methods.
Utilizing advance AutoCAD technology, the home is "built" in a computer before
the first piece of lumber is cut. Once the various components are constructed,
the entire structure is shipped to the building site where it is assembled on
the customer's foundation.
"Owner Builder Solutions assists homeowners
with the most critical stages of home building—the foundation and structural
framing phases," explains American Standard Building CEO James A. Lester. "These
phases are often the most under-estimated aspect of the home building process,
both in time and cost. Because the computer generates a very accurate materials
take-off, we can guarantee the price of the materials for the structural framing
and dry-in, something very few suppliers are willing to do."
The concept
of the owner as builder has recently gained momentum with the advent of
do-it-yourself television programs and the expansion of home improvement
"super-stores" which tend to remove the mystery and apprehension of the home
building process. Illustrating this trend is the fact that in 2000, more then
40% of all building permits were "pulled" in the name of the homeowner rather
then a general contractor. Supported by the precision of computer design, "owner
builder" service programs like Owner Builder Solutions provide a more affordable
way for homeowners to build their own new home.
Owner Builder Solutions
excels in this growing market because of its systematic approach to the entire
process, enabling the homeowner to confidently take charge of their home
building project. An Owner Builder Solutions account executive is available to
work with the homeowner through the entire planning process and beyond, offering
invaluable guidance and tools. For instance, the Line Item Cost Break Down
computer application allows the homeowner to keep track of the entire cost of
the project on one single form.
The client first works with the
experienced architectural design staff to either select or custom design their
house plans. Once the blueprints are finalized, the planning
process concludes with the selection of subcontractors and the gathering of bids
for the other materials and labor required to complete the home. Once all
building costs are estimated, the customer is ready to make final submission for
his construction loan.
Through relationships with the nation's leading
construction lending institutions, Owner Builder Solutions offers 100% construction
financing for every aspect of the home building project. In most situations,
out of pocket expenses total only $800 to $1200. Additionally, homeowners may
not have to make construction loan payments while their new home is being built.
The Systems Building process is especially popular with financial institutions
because its small margin of error significantly enhances the customer's chances
of success.
"Owner Builder Solutions provides the ideal 'move-up'
opportunity for customers who are hesitant to purchase a pre-owned home," Mr.
Lester explains. "In many cases, the traditional three closing
'land-construction-permanent' financing process can be combined into a single
closing 'construction-to-permanent' (CTP) mortgage. The entire process makes new
home building easier and more affordable than ever."
About American
Standard Building
American Standard Building Systems, Inc. was formed in 1968
to construct high quality homes under controlled conditions. Since then, the
company has built and delivered more then 38,000 housing units to customers
through out the United States and aboard. Located in south-western Virginia,
American Standard Building continues to flourish despite a struggling local
economy, providing much needed jobs for Martinsville and the surrounding area.
For more information about Owner Builder Solutions' new home division, please
visit www.ownerbuildersolutions.com.
Media Contact:
Eric
Hruza
Director of Business Development
276-638-3991 x1219
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