Building Process 04: Project Management
In part four of the Process Series videos, Jeff and Kirk discuss project management. Unlike many builders Epic uses sophisticated project management tools and techniques to control the building process. This video explains how this process not only keeps the...
Building Process 05: Design and Selection
In part five of the Process Series Videos, Jeff and Kirk explain how Epic sees being a part of the design and selection process as a critical step in making the finished product a real success. The real-world building process often looks dramatically different than...
Building Process 06: Working with Designers
In part six of the Process Series, we discuss how builders and outside designers often butt heads because cool designs are not always practical to execute. The guys at Epic Custom Homes pride themselves on their ability to work with outside designers and being open...
Building Process 07: Architectural Plans
In part seven of the Process Series, Jeff and Kirk discuss the advantages of designing in 3D to get better, more reliable architectural plans. Kirk covers a bit of the history of Epic’s design services as well as how the process helps both the builder and the...
Building Process 08: Energy
In part eight of the Process Series, Jeff and Kirk discuss the HERS Rating process. This energy rating process is used to maximize the energy efficiency of houses built by Epic Custom Homes, reducing the cost of heating and cooling for some homes by as much as...
Building Process 09: The Contract
In this final video of the Process Series, we cover the paperwork process and the process of putting together the comprehensive spec sheet. Jeff and Kirk explain how Epic, unlike other builders, waits to ask for money until the customer has been approved by a bank....
Business Philosophy 01: Communication
This video briefly introduces the five areas of Epic’s business philosophy and goes into detail on the first and most important philosophy – Communication. The challenges presented by designing and building a truly custom home mean that the builder must be able to...
Business Philosophy 02: Education
In part two of the Business Philosophy Series, owners Jeff and Kirk discuss education as it relates to their business and their customers. The importance of educating the customer on best practices, finding the right way to meet the customer’s needs, and helping...