Michael Davis Design & Construction’s general contracting service is for clients entering the build phase with architectural plans in hand who need a construction partner with the experience, relationships, and standards to execute at the highest level.
We work with clients building residences, multigenerational estates, and architecturally distinctive homes throughout the Hamptons and East End. Projects range from large ground-up builds to complex construction on constrained or environmentally sensitive land.
As the general contractor, Michael Davis Design & Construction assumes full responsibility for: site management, trade coordination, materials procurement, scheduling, quality control, and budget stewardship. We serve as the single point of contact between your project and every party involved, including your architect, interior designer, landscape team, and specialty consultants.
We work with architects of all backgrounds, from local East End firms to nationally recognized studios bringing their first project to the Hamptons. The commitment is always the same: build it the way it was drawn.
OUr Process
1.
Plan Review and Pre-Construction
We examine architectural documents in detail to understand design intent, identify conditions requiring early attention, and develop a realistic picture of what the build requires.
2.
Budget Development and Value Engineering
We develop a comprehensive budget reflecting the actual cost of building to the standard the design calls for. Transparent about how every number is reached. If there are opportunities for efficiency without compromising design intent, we present them. If line items deserve more investment, we say that too.
3.
Permitting and Regulatory Approvals
Michael Davis Design & Construction manages the full permitting process: building departments, zoning boards, environmental agencies. The regulatory landscape varies meaningfully across the Hamptons. We factor permitting timelines into the schedule from the start so approvals don’t become a source of delay.
4.
Construction and Site Management
We oversee daily management, coordinating a network of skilled trades built and refined over decades. Every phase is held to the standard your architect designed to.
5.
Ongoing Collaboration With Your Architect
We treat the drawings as the governing document. Field conditions or unforeseen circumstances are brought to the architect immediately so decisions are made collaboratively. We protect design intent while keeping the project moving.
6.
Finishing, Punch List, and Turnover
Every surface, system, and installation is reviewed against the architectural drawings. We coordinate a detailed punch list with your architect, resolve every item to their satisfaction, and deliver the home ready.
