The Insider's Guide to Custom Homes Episode 25: The Construction Team
What actually happens behind the scenes once you choose a custom home builder? And more importantly, who is really responsible for bringing your vision to life without costly missteps or delays?
In this episode, host Rick Bell pulls back the curtain on what separates a loosely run operation from a disciplined, high-performing custom home building team—and why understanding this early can save you stress, time, and money.
Rick breaks down the structure, roles, and communication standards that drive successful custom home projects at Landmark Custom Homes, sharing lessons shaped by 40-years of real-world experience in custom home building.
If you’re interviewing builders or preparing to build, this episode will help you ask smarter questions and set clearer expectations from day one.
👉 Tune in, subscribe, and learn how to build your home the Landmark way.
Episode Highlights
• What makes a custom home building team truly effective — and why structure matters
• How project management, supervision, and accounting work together to keep builds on track
• Why experience and specialization outperform the “one-person builder” model
• How communication, documentation, and change orders should be handled transparently
• What questions every homeowner should ask before hiring a builder
Glossary of Terms
Project Management (PM) – Oversees design coordination, budgeting, and client communication from pre-construction through completion.
Superintendent – Manages day-to-day construction activities, scheduling, quality control, and site safety.
PX (Project Executive) – Senior leader who removes roadblocks, aligns teams, and ensures project health.
Change Order – A formal modification to the budget, scope, or schedule.
Pay Requisition – A formal request for payment outlining completed work and approved costs.
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