CEH • Single Source Guide

SINGLE

SOURCE

GUIDE

A snapshot into what we do at Cutting Edge Homes; our goals, our team, and how we cater to you.

One Team. Every Detail.

A MESSAGE FROM SEAN CUTTING We started our firm out of a passion for helping our clients simplify the renovation process.

Our

philosophy

combine

straightforward

creative

craftsmanship time.

is

Our

design

under

people

one

are

and

roof

to

passionate

—

we

quality

save for

you

design

and construction — we work in the industry not

because

we

have

to,

but

because

we

love helping our clients achieve the homes of their dreams.

Coming

from

a

finance

and

economics

background, I have not been entrenched in this

industry,

found

that

looking

for

and

many

refreshing. ways

to

of We

our

clients

are

improve

have

constantly our

client’s

experience by focusing on their perspective.

We are determined to make this process less stressful.

- Sean R. Cutting President

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ONE TEAM EVERY DETAIL

We make it simple.

We are an award-winning boutique firm, priding ourselves on

a

fully

integrated

architecture

and

construction

approach with an obligation to craftsmanship, creativity, and value.

We

provide

single-source

accountability.

We

carefully

guide our clients through every step of the process from site

evaluation

construction

to

and

permitting

landscape

and

to

architecture

interior

design.

This

and all-

inclusive approach saves you valuable time and energy.

Whether it is the home of your dreams or the kitchen renovation created

you

by

have

always

combining

wanted,

creative

the

design

true and

value

is

quality

craftsmanship.

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WHAT WE DO

We provide single-source accountability while carefully guiding our clients through every step of the process from site

evaluation

and

permitting,

to

architecture

and

construction, to landscape and interior design. This allinclusive approach saves you valuable time and energy.

“For us, a combined design/build firm made sense due to our busy lifestyle. CEH's project management was great, as we

would

consistently

speak

with

the

project

manager

and/or the CEH general contractor in charge of the project.”

“We

recently

completed

a

major

renovation

and

transformation of our home. Cutting Edge was in charge of the whole project, from planning and design to completion.

We found them to be excellent - easy to deal with, creative, professional

staff

and

sub-contractors,

top

quality

workmanship and attention to detail, and they finished our huge project on time despite a never-ending scope creep!”

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WHO WE ARE

The

Cutting

Edge

Homes

team

is

a

well-versed,

passionate, versatile, and collaborative group of individuals.

The

intertwined

department

relationship

allows

for

between

maximum

each

productivity,

communication, and efficiency. Sales & Marketing, Finance,

Pre-Construction,

Architecture,

Interior

Design, Construction, and Property Services work as one unit, Cutting Edge Homes, to make your project and experience with us an exciting and enjoyable breath of fresh air.

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HOW WE DO IT Our design philosophy is anchored on listening and collaborating with our clients. Understanding your vision and then transcending that vision with the utmost creativity, functionality, and ingenuity. Creating a truly inspired design where every single detail matters. One of our mantras is to integrate every new space seamlessly into the existing structure, so seamlessly that someone does not even know a renovation ever took place. Whether a historic restoration or modern addition, we take great pride in each project being unique and personal to you and your home.

Timeless. Classic. Simple. Elegant.

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“In design, as in life, the dif ference between good and

great is the attention to detail”

- Charles R. Swindoll

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PROJECT INTRODUCTION

Initial Meeting With Cutting Edge Home's Design Team

A baseline of communication and collaboration to carry through the project is established. With architecture, involved

interior

directly

design,

with

you

and

for

the

construction duration

of

your project, our team is aligned to work with you. We use your dream vision and our expertise to create an initial program and scope of work.

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SALES &

MARKETING

We have done extensive market research on what holds potential clients back from largescale home renovations.

Many

simply

do

not

know

where

to

begin.

Many said they could not picture how the new space will look. Many are afraid the project will

take

much

longer

than

the

firm

predicts

and will be far more expensive than what the firm estimates. Many have heard friends say that

they

were

happy

with

the

product,

but

could never get the firm to come back and take care of the small yet pesky touch-ups.

Knowing these fears and finding solutions for these concerns has allowed us to become the leading Architects + Builders in New England.

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ARCHITECTURE

The

architecture

team

at

Cutting

Edge

Homes

specializes in custom designs tailored to each unique client and home. Using your vision, we create a master plan and work closely with the entire project team to make it a reality. While our expertise includes historic home restorations, renovations, additions, kitchens, and architecturally

significant

homes,

we

are

always

looking to expand our knowledge. Our team loves to challenge the norm of what is expected versus what can ultimately be produced.

The

architectural

team

collaborates

with

the

design

team on the finer details of the “Fit and Finish” of your project.

They

also

work

closely

with

the

pre-

construction team on any regulatory and or permitting matters in consideration of your project.

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INTERIOR

DESIGN

"The essence of the design process is to envision novel solutions in order to meet certain real or perceived needs and express a certain intention through novel interactions and relationships."

- Daniel Christin Wahl

Bringing your vision to life is a very hands-on craft.

Refining and perfecting during the planning process are keys to successful execution. The interior design team

coexists

in

symphony

with

the

architectural

team. Together, they are the stewards of good “Design & Function” of your project and aspirations. Through this creative process, they will create your vision and manifest it into reality.

Specifically,

our

team

will

work

with

you

intently

to

curate your selections, materials and finishes to your aspirations and project. The details are not the details, they are the design!

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PRE- CONSTRUCTION

The

pre-construction

departmentally internal

with

team

our

construction

works

architects,

team,

cross-

designers,

vendors,

different

municipalities, and you, the client. Essentially preconstruction

takes

care

Cutting

Edge

include

conducting

permitting

Homes.

and

of

the

These

several

“homework”

responsibilities meetings

licensing,

to

and

at

can

ensure

meeting

requirements in each specific municipality.

Through

proposal

packages

for

vendors

and

subcontractors, and collaborating on your project budget

utilizing

information

the

gathered,

collection your

of

project

bids

and

sequence

is

formulated. With the goal of keeping your project within scope and timeline, this team is the glue that

holds

construction

your team

project is

company and process.

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an

together. integral

Our

part

of

preour

CONSTRUCTION

Your

experienced

site

superintendent

will

be

dedicated to your project to create a safe work environment

and

craftsmanship.

deliver

Our

the

team

highest has

quality

decades

of of

experience in building science in the high-end residential

industry

aspirations

to

to

life.

bring

Cutting

your

Edge

design

Homes

is

dedicated to capturing and executing the little details

and

delivering

top-quality

standards

throughout each phase of construction.

Our

project

management

collaboratively superintendents goals

are

with to

being

you

ensure met

team and

that

within

all

your

works

the the

site

project

established

budget and timeline. Cutting Edge Home’s Design Team

is

intimately

involved

beyond

the

initial

design and into construction to make sure every detail is perfectly executed.

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PROPERTY

SERVICES

As your project begins to wind down, our property services division will make a number of visits to your project site. We will ensure a smooth handoff process during punch list completion and identify any

areas

that

may

need

additional

deep

cleaning or care in the final days. Our property services manager will present you with a warranty binder, identifying your appliance and material warranties. Additionally, information on how to set up service visits under your Cutting Edge Homes 5-year warranty.

Our property services department is prepared to take you from concept, through construction, to lifestyle support with exclusive access to roundthe-clock

home

maintenance,

system and

coverage,

elite

small

worry-free renovation

management, offering continuity of service you won’t find anywhere else.

Cutting Edge Homes will be there for you for years to come.

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A MESSAGE FROM PAUL GUITARD Thank you for considering Cutting Edge Homes as your full-service builder;

offering

services

such

as

Interior

Design,

Architecture,

Production, and Property Management. The purpose of the "Single Source Guide" booklet is to aid you in further understanding our process

at

a

higher

level,

specifically,

what

each

of

our

departmental teams does to support the process and your project.

The company has a strong belief that there are two clients who need to be acknowledged in our process. The first is the external client, you, for whom we do exciting and transcendent architectural and visionary projects. The second is the internal client, your project team.

Through

projects,

the

effective

Cutting

communication

Edge

Homes

team

and will

experience be

at

your

on

our

side

the

entire time.

We constantly strive to be thoughtful in our ever-evolving means and methods with our internal teams, in association with you and your

project.

We

aspire

to

be

good

stewards

of

your

fiduciary

matters and the project timeline. Only through an effective process can these expectations then become authentic and genuine.

Please feel free to review the "Single Source Guide" and contact us directly if you have any questions, thoughts, or concerns about this booklet or for anything related to the project you are considering.

- Paul Guitard Chief Administration Officer

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CONTACT INFORMATION Sean Cutting, President 781.775.6666 sean@cehomesinc.com

Paul Guitard, Chief Administration Officer 781.530.6385 pguitard@cehomesinc.com

Kevin LaPierre, Financial Controller 781.658.8017 klapierre@cehomesinc.com

Josh Stowell, Director of Construction 781.775.8757 josh@cehomesinc.com

Tess Hartwell, Home Care Manager 781.392.4924 thartwell@cehomesinc.com

Alix Israel, Senior Designer 781.290.8616 aisrael@cehomesinc.com

Brandy Pratt + Leah Truesdell, Interior Design 774.427.6876 • 774.427.6877 bpratt@cehomesinc.com • ltruesdell@cehomesinc.com

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