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How does Design Build Tech Help Us?

 

Now is a great time for design-build tech, and today’s technology is a lot of the reason why. The things that are possible with relative ease today would have been virtually impossible not too long ago.  It is truly amazing what today’s software, in the right hands, can produce, from photo-realistic renderings to a three-dimensional walk-through of your home.

 

For the first time ever, design-build tech can help us show what your home will actually look like, not just on a flat piece of paper but in 3D. You can actually walk through your home, sit at your kitchen island and check out the view. All before your home had even been built. Now, this technology has been around for a while, but now with faster computers and better software. That virtual window into your new home can be achieved in a timely and cost-effective way. Without the need to compromise on image quality or design detail. From the lights over your dining table to the finish on your wood floors. Everything will look very close to what it will be in real life once we are done.

 

This has been, as you can imagine, a game changer because it enables us to communicate design and finishes in a way we never could before. Showing how different lighting treatments will affect your room with the click of a mouse. Showing you the finer points of why one set of finishes would be better than the rest. Right down to the detail on the trim around your doors and windows. Clients no longer have to guess what they hope they are getting. We can choose finishes in advance and vet them in a room that doesn’t even exist yet. It’s pretty cool, and I’m excited to see how much further things will continue to go over the coming years. Our designs have always been about clearly articulating our client’s wishes. We can now do that in ways that only make things better for our customers. Showing them exactly what a Woodsmith home can and will look like.

 

However, the design-build tech love affair does not stop there with the advent of cloud computing and limitless storage options from any platform at any time. We now also have the ability to manage our projects better than ever before. We can show daily progress while simultaneously addressing any questions or concerns at any time of day from any project location. Even if it is just from a phone, we can pick and categorize selections from the showroom floor or at the office. These are presented clearly and in an up-to-date format on your client web portal. Each design-build project can now be run with the same project management software used to build major condo construction projects. This has helped us achieve efficiency and customer satisfaction that I don’t think would have been possible otherwise. The design-build process has always had many moving parts, and with the help of today’s best tech, we can keep them all moving smoothly.

Woodsmith Construction completed a project for us in a timely and professional manner. The quality of their workmanship is superb. Communication between them and us was informative, courteous and collaborative. We would highly recommend them.

Rick Wilson
Rick Wilson2020-03-31
Google

Cristina Blesa
Cristina Blesa2023-12-06
Google

Woodsmith Construction is first and foremost one of the leading contractors serving the GTA. We at Rigid Frame Structural Engineers Inc. provide structural engineering consulting for them. Woodsmith always adhere to the drawings and regulations in all of their construction projects. We also find Chris and all his crews to be very respectful. We recommend Woodsmith to all our clients who like to tackle renovations.

We worked with Chris Smith and Woodsmith Construction Inc. on the design for a garage addition, and the experience was fantastic. The project included adding attic trusses to create a new walk-in closet and laundry room that seamlessly connected to our existing main bedroom. Chris’s goal was to make the addition feel like it had always been part of the home, and he absolutely nailed it.From the start, Chris took the time to understand what we needed and came up with a design that not only maximized the functionality of the space but also kept the style consistent with the rest of the house. He paid close attention to every detail, from the layout to the finishes, ensuring everything worked perfectly with our main bedroom.The design makes such smart use of the space, and it feels like a natural extension of the home rather than an afterthought. Chris was great to work with—responsive, creative, and incredibly knowledgeable. He even provided advice on how to approach the construction phase, which made us feel confident moving forward.If you’re looking for someone to bring your vision to life with a thoughtful and practical design, we highly recommend Chris Smith and Woodsmith Construction. The design he created for us has truly enhanced our home. Our construction is well under way and we are already seeing the great design come to life!

Steve F
Steve F2024-12-03
Google

Emmanuel Moysis
Emmanuel Moysis2019-03-31
Google

We worked with Chris Smith and Woodsmith Construction Inc. on a large-scale renovation of our east-end semi and we couldn’t be happier with the finished product. The project included adding a third floor, underpinning the basement, and updating the interior throughout the house. Chris handled both the design and the build, and he is incredibly knowledgeable about all stages of the process. He was professional and responsive and always had our best interests at heart. His team was hard-working and respectful and they were all a pleasure to work with.Chris was professional, calm, and reasonable in working with our neighbours at all stages of the process and earned a very positive reputation among people on the street who saw the process and admired the result. The final product maintains the same exterior character of the home while updating the interior and making it a hundred times more functional for our family. It is a total transformation from what it used to be and we thank Chris for his vision and guidance throughout the process.Chris and his team were organized, professional, and always on top of the details. They kept us in the loop throughout the project and made sure everything was done to the highest standard. We would not hesitate to recommend Woodsmith to anyone undertaking a residential renovation – he is one of the hardest-working people we know and we are very grateful for his expertise and dedication.

D Volpe
D Volpe2024-12-01
Google

Woodsmith construction just completed a gut job and garage addition for my husband and I and it was the best experience I could have hoped for especially given all the renovation horror stories we have heard. They were so professional, helpful, diligent and responsive and the quality of the renovation was first class. I would recommend anyone to hire Woodsmith construction for all their needs whether it is a renovation or a new build. We could not be happier with the outcome and our newly renovated home.

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