Professional Guidance. More Homeowner Control.
Guided Build is a defined AE service for homeowners who want to take a more active role in their pool or backyard project. It is a structured planning and guidance package—not a do-it- yourself instruction sheet and not simply a list of phone numbers.
- AE Project Blueprint, as defined by the final program agreement
- Custom design and scope documentation
- Engineering and permit roadmap, as defined by the final program agreement
- Construction sequence and milestone guidance
- Vetted trade options and introduction support
- Project documentation system
- Scheduled coaching and check-ins as defined by the final program agreement
- Final trade agreements, as defined by the final program agreement
- Trade payments and lien-document handling, as defined by the final program agreement
- Day-to-day scheduling decisions
- Selections and timely change responses
- On-site availability during construction hours
- Coordination of any owner-procured materials
- You can be available during construction hours.
- You are comfortable reviewing separate scopes and invoices.
- You can make timely decisions.
- You understand that more control means more responsibility.
- Your funding is compatible.
- Your project meets AE's program criteria.
- You want one company responsible for the complete project.
- You have limited daytime availability.
- You do not want to manage separate trade relationships.
- You want one centralized warranty process.
- You want AE to own the construction schedule and administration.
A clear sequence, not a guess
- 01Blueprint
Site review, design, scope and roadmap, as defined by the final program agreement.
- 02Program Setup
Trade options reviewed, documentation and milestone plan prepared.
- 03Permitting
Permit pathway executed per the engineering roadmap.
- 04Construction Sequence
Trade work performed in the AE-defined sequence with milestone guidance.
- 05Walkthrough & Wrap
Punch list, documentation and warranty handoff per applicable trade agreements.
- AE Project Blueprint
- Defined planning and guidance package
- Construction sequence and milestones
- Vetted trade introductions
- Documentation system
- Direct AE management of every trade contract
- Centralized payment administration of all trades
- Single-source complete-project warranty
- Full daily on-site supervision by AE
The items above are addressed under the AE Full-Service agreement.
Who does what under Guided Build
| Topic | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Trade contracts | Homeowner, with AE tools or guidance as defined by agreement |
| Trade payments | Homeowner, as defined by agreement |
| Scheduling decisions | Homeowner, with AE guidance |
| Permit pathway | Defined by agreement |
| Change administration | Homeowner-led, with AE support |
| Warranty process | Varies by trade and service, as defined by agreements |
| Overall accountability | Shared, as defined by agreement |
Common questions
Is Guided Build a do-it-yourself program?
No. Guided Build is a structured, defined AE service that supports a more involved homeowner. It is not a list of phone numbers and it is not a do-it-yourself instruction sheet.
Will I be left to figure things out alone?
No. AE provides documentation, milestone guidance and scheduled check-ins as defined by the final program agreement.
Can I change my mind and move to Full Service?
A preconstruction conversion may be available for eligible projects. Timing, pricing and any Blueprint credit are determined by AE and the applicable agreement.
Ready to see if Guided Build fits?
Program availability, services, responsibilities, pricing, trade relationships and warranty terms are governed by the applicable written AE agreement.