Uniqua's Owner-Builder Program

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Managing your own construction project is an empowering experience—but it also requires clear planning, informed decision-making, and structured oversight. Uniqua Corporation’s Owner-Builder Process is designed to guide you step-by-step, ensuring you understand every phase of your project while avoiding delays, costly mistakes, and unnecessary stress. 

Every successful build begins with a strong foundation—your vision. In this first step, we help you define your project goals, determine your scope, establish your desired timeline, and set realistic expectations. You’ll gain clarity on size, layout, features, construction style, and overall direction before anything begins. 

Owner-builders often underestimate costs. We walk you through creating a detailed construction budget, evaluating materials and labor costs, preparing contingencies, and aligning your financing with your project goals. Our support ensures you make informed financial decisions from day one. 

Before building, your site must be thoroughly evaluated. This stage includes:

• Soil assessments
   
• Site measurements
   
• Utility access review
   
• Environmental and zoning considerations
   
• Feasibility checks
   

We help you understand what your land allows—and what challenges to prepare for.

Obtaining permits can be one of the most confusing parts of the process. We guide you through:

• Permit applications
   
• Building codes
   
• Inspections
   
• Required documentation
   
• Local and state compliance
   

This support ensures your project avoids delays, penalties, or legal issues.

You may not perform the labor yourself, but you are the general contractor. We help you navigate hiring by teaching you how to:

• Compare contractor quotes
   
• Review portfolios and references
   
• Draft scopes of work
   
• Schedule trades in the right order
   
• Manage subcontractor agreements
   

You’ll build a reliable team that supports your vision.

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During construction, you’re responsible for ensuring progress stays on track. We provide tools and guidance for:

• Scheduling and task coordination
   
• Communication with contractors
   
• Monitoring progress
   
• Handling change orders
   
• Approving materials
   
• Addressing issues as they arise
   

Our team remains available to support you throughout the entire process.

A critical step in the owner-builder role is ensuring everything meets standards. We teach you how to:

• Review workmanship
   
• Verify materials
   
• Schedule inspections
   
• Document progress
   
• Identify and correct issues early
   

This ensures your property is built safely, efficiently, and to your expectations.

 As your build wraps up, we guide you through your final tasks:

• Final inspections
   
• Punch lists
   
• Contractor closeouts
   
• Warranty documentation
   
• Final walkthroughs
   
• Occupancy readiness
   

By the time you’re done, you’ll have a completed project and a clear understanding of every step that made it possible.

This process empowers individuals to take control of their construction project with confidence—supported by expert guidance, tailored resources, and proven systems. By following each phase carefully, owner-builders save money, stay organized, and make informed decisions throughout the entire build.