Episode 44: Managing Expectations With Clients Throughout the Design-Build Process with David Pfuetzner of Align West Homes

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Listen in as David looks back on 30+ years of building custom homes and how tastes and technologies have evolved over the decades.[/vc_column_text][mk_image src=”https://buildmagazine.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/3313tc-rd.jpg” image_size=”full”][mk_image src=”https://buildmagazine.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2680tc-rd.jpg” image_size=”full”][mk_padding_divider size=”20″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1654738349154{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]A lover of travel, he also talks about his architectural inspirations as well as the unique strengths that Europe and America have in the homebuilding industry respectively, and how David incorporates these design and construction strengths into his own work.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1654738371562{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Finally, David shares how his wife has proven herself to be an invaluable partner both in life and business.[/vc_column_text][mk_padding_divider size=”20″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1625782555768{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]

Topics Discussed

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• [06:25] Communicating and managing expectations with clients throughout the process
• [11:54] David’s hands-on approach to his work
• [14:09] How advancements in 3D modeling changed the way David interacts with clients
• [18:13] How client expectations and tastes have changed over the years
• [26:32] About Align West Homes’ custom fabricated exterior metal railing for decks
• [28:03] Keeping up with new technologies
• [31:46] How the lot dictates the design
• [33:26] David’s architectural inspirations
• [35:19] Managing risk with each project
• [37:46] Keeping up with the latest trends
• [40:50] Working with your spouse
• [49:38] David’s biggest challenge at the moment

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• Facebook
• LinkedIn

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Key Quotes from Episode

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• My clientele hasn’t changed. They’re still human. There are still dynamics. There are still triggers. They haven’t become different.
• Keeping up with the technology is almost a full-time job in itself⁠—anywhere from the energy side of things, to products.
• The lot dictates the design.
• Today, the things that are trend-setting are related to energy efficiency.

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