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174 175 healthy,andHeritageCustomHomesemphasizes the buildingof relationshipsas itskeystrength.Geenotes, “Wedon’t justbuildhomes,we reallystrive tounderstand wherepeoplearecomingfrom,andthesituationthey’re in.Onthe remodel side,whenyou’vebeenflooded like this,it’sapsychological thing.You’velostyourhouse.So, tryingtobecomefriendswiththeseclients,andbeingthere intheirtimeofneed,isthecornerstonetowhatwe’retryingto accomplishhere.” Thatclientrelationshipbuildingalsotranslatestothecustom side.Whetherit’sdesigningafloorplanthatbetterfitsaparticular need,oracolorscheme,ordesignlayoutthatenhancesoneof thehomeowner’sgoals,HeritageCustomHomestakesamore personalapproachthanthestandardHoustonareahome builder. Supplierrelationshipsplayasignificantroleinthecompa- ny’ssuccess.Weaversays,“McCoy’sBuildingSupplieshave beenwithusfromthebeginning.Theirpricesareextremely competitive,andserviceissecondtonone.It’scrazyhowgreat theyareatmeetingthebuilders’needs.Then,wehavelocal subswe’vebeenusingforalongtime:DavisAirConditioning outofHoustonsouth;andSainElectric,asecondgeneration business.Individualsubsareveryspecifictothisarea.Oneof theframingcrew,NoeCruz,hasbeenwithussincedayone andisaphenomenalgentleman.Hemanageschange,never becomesfrustrated,andgetsthejobdone.Iwouldloveto handleissuesaswellashedoes.” Lookingahead,bothafive-yearexpansionplanandatech- nologicalexpansionplanareinplacetohandlefuturegrowth. Geeexplains,“WeareimplementingsomeofthelatestGoogleand Amazonsmarthomeplatforms,tomakesurewhatweofferinour homesisconsistentlyadvanced,butnottoocomplexforour homeowners.We’relookingataddingsmartlightswitches, smarthomeassistance,smartlocks–there’salotoftechnol- ogythat’sbeingevaluatedastoitsusefulnessandeffective- nessinthehomesetting.Wehaveapilotprogramofsmart Air Conditioning Repair, AC Installation & Maintenance When summer arrives, a central air conditioning system offers welcome relief from rising outdoor temperatures and humidity. A properly designed and installed HVAC system can provide many years of quiet, economical comfort and also help improve indoor air quality. Homeowners with an air conditioner that is over eight years old may benefit from upgrading to a new energy-efficient model. Heating Repair, Installation & Maintenance Services In both cold and mild climates, an energy- efficient heating appliance provides warmth and comfort when the outdoor temperature begins to fall. A furnace or heat pump purchase is a significant investment in complex technology, and it is important to choose a heating contractor certified and trained in all aspects of heating repair, design and installation. HVAC Repair, Installation & Maintenance HVAC contractors provide critical year-round services for their customers. Those who establish an ongoing business relationship with a reputable heating and cooling dealer enjoy the benefits of extended equipment life, lower energy costs and a more comfortable indoor environment. Find us on Facebook www.DavisAC.com Houston Office 9920 Plantation LN Stafford, TX 77477 Phone: (888) 710-5530 South Office 1421 S Front St Angleton, TX 77515 Phone: (888) 929-0049 HERITAGE CUSTOM HOMES switchesinstalledinoneofourhomes,whichwe’retesting withasmartthermostatandsmartlocks.Dependingonthe results,itmayberolleditoutasanoptionforallourclients.” HeritageCustomHomeshaseveryintentionofcontinuing asoneofthebesthomebuildersintheircurrentarea,while lookingtoexpandintotheHouston,Dallas,andAustinmetro markets.CapitalizingontheirsuccessontheGulfCoast,they wanttoofferwhattheyaffectionatelycall“theHeritage difference”toresidentsinotherregionsofTexas.It’stheir “you-focused”approachtomakingclientsthecenterofthe buildingprocess. Ofcourse,thatwillmeanaddingtotheirteam,andWeaver hasitallfiguredout.“WhenwemoveintotheHoustonand Dallasmarkets,we’llhavetoputateamtogetherthathasthe samegoalswehaveforworkingwithclients,”heavers.“We’ll haveasystemoftoolsinplacetostreamlinethat.InHouston, therewilllikelybeacoupleoffolks,butFortWorth/Dallas areawillneedafullteamforthecustombuilds.Inadesign/ build,we’reliterallysittingdownwithclients,designingwhat they’rewantingrightthereandthen.Ittakessomeonewith specialskillstodothat.” Smithadds,“WhatJohndoesn’tmention,isthathedoes thedesignhimself.He’sworkingonthedrawingsrightthere withtheclient,sowe’llhavetoreplicatethatwhenweex- pand.That’sgoingtobeachallenge.” Allinall,HeritageCustomHomesisaboutbuildingmore thanahouse.Theypridethemselvesonbuildingrelation- ships,andultimatelyahappyhomeforeachandeveryclient. Theirhousesaresomeofthemostsustainableintheindustry, designedtolastahundredyears.AccordingtoGee,“Wehave someofthemostcomplexengineeredfoundations;wewant ourhousestolastalifetime.Ourconstructionprocessisafew stepsaboveaverage,ourbuildqualitytakentothenext level.It’s theHeritagedifference–makingsureeverything isabout theclient,not aboutus.” PREFERRED VENDORS n Davis AC & Heating www.DavisAC.com Founded in 1971, Davis AC & Heating is a family-owned, Energy Star contractor, providing heating and air conditioning repair, service, and maintenance to its residential and com- mercial customers in Houston, Sugarland, Pearland, Pasadena, Stafford, Angleton, and the surrounding areas of Texas. n Sain Electric, Inc. ww.sainelectricinc.com SAIN ELECTRIC INC. 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