CMB was started in 2010 by Colin Bushong, before that Colin helped run Bushong Construction with his father.

What sets CMB apart from other home builders is our expertise in custom carpentry and creative custom details. We employ our own in-house craftsmen, some of whom have worked with us for over 25+ years. We also use the same top notch subcontractors on every project to ensure quality.

No, we at CMB Construction do not build spec homes. Instead we prioritize building our customer's custom dream homes. From beautiful custom trim to stunning architectural details that make a house truly one-of-a-kind. At CMB Construction, we're passionate about bringing your vision to life, ensuring every aspect reflects your individuality and style. No custom home is the same and we enjoy the variety of what our clients choose for their dream home. From the first sketch to the final nail, every detail is tailored to your vision, your lifestyle, and your needs. We're not just building houses. We're creating spaces where memories are made and families gather, where passions flourish, and comfort is abundant. Discover the difference a custom built home can make. Contact us today at www.CMBquality.com. Let's build your dream together.

CMB Construction is location in Traverse City and in general serves anywhere within a 30 mile radius. This includes Old Mission, Suttons Bay, Torch Lake, Maple City, Lake Leelanau, Leland, Omena, Northport, Elk Rapids, Empire, and more! If you'd like to see a more comprehensive list of locations we serve, check out www.CMBquality.com/locations

Hey, I'm Colin Bushong. I'm the owner of CMB Construction. I'm just here to tell you about what we do and how we do it. So we specialize in new custom homes. We really love custom homes that have a high level of detailing. We love custom aspects, we're very creative, and in that we love doing creative, built ins, creative detailing around like we really get excited about this type of stuff. So we have a team of in-house skilled craftsmen this team, some of them have been with us as much as 25 years. They are the same team that has worked on virtually every house we've built. They do all of our trim work, they do all of our cabinetry installs, they do all of our door installs our custom built ins, basically any aspect of wood work. So, you know, the quality that you've seen on any of our past homes is the quality that you're going to be getting on your home. Our vendors and subcontractors are top of the line. We work with the same vendors and subcontractors every time they know our process. We know their process and the products that they they can provide us. So that way we can ensure that we can provide you the look, feel and function you want at a cost that's reasonable and ensure that there are no untied ends in the process. For design on the home, we can help you connect with a list of designers that we have so you can decide who's a good fit for your vision of your home. And in some circumstances, we can help with the design ourselves in kind of a design build capacity. But we are very flexible in our process. So you can come to us with pre done plans. We can help you get plans done with an architect or designer or in the right circumstance. Sometimes we can help you design that as well. One of the main things that we strive for is a smooth process with good communication throughout the process. We want you to understand what's happening at all points, understand where we are in the budget. We utilize an online project management system that you'll have a portal that you can actually go and see where we're at on the budget. You can look at different selections and make selections within that. we can communicate through there. We try to touch base regularly, you know, multiple times a week. Just so you know, what's happening in the project. We like to have regular selections meetings so you can work with us to, pick the items that are going to be installed in your home. And we'll also have regular budget meetings just so we can answer any questions and walk you through where we are in the budget. Another thing that we focus on is large scale renovations. you know, if you're looking to completely renovate an entire home, maybe, maybe a large scale exterior remodel with some interior aspects, we can talk about that. sometimes we'll do a full house renovation with an addition. That's something that we can definitely take care of for you. One benefit that we provide is any and all of our past customers. We will always help them with any home service items that they need. Our goal is to be your one point contact, not only through the construction process but after as well. So say 15 years down the road, you need some deck boards replaced. You need some assist in getting things done? We are always going to be your resource to get that done. We want to be your one and only builder.

At CMB, We handle all labor, subcontractors, vendor logistics and materials delivery so you don't have to worry about. We're a turnkey contractor, so what that means is we're going to be your one point contact throughout this process. We are going to pull permits. We're going to take care of the build construction for you, the clean up. In the end, we're going to hand over keys to a completely finished home for you. We like to try to give good advice. So when you have any questions, we're here to bounce your ideas off of. We can help you decide what type of item might be best in a certain situation based on our experience. We also love to help elaborate on your your design ideas. Sometimes as the house evolves, we can give some advice that might really make it better than expected. Our Selections manager will work with you throughout the selection process to provide context of our trusted, vetted team of vendors and suppliers. You'll work with those points of contact. Ask the vendors and suppliers to choose the items that you can see, feel and touch in your house. This is where you get to make it your business. If flooring is your priority, they're going to help you connect up with our flooring vendor and then the flooring vendor can help you see the selections. They're going to then get that estimate that is provided by the vendor uploaded into our online project management software. And from there you'll have the opportunity to approve both the price and the item that has been chosen. So ultimately you have complete control. But this this selection process is designed to be as easy and flexible as possible for you, just so it makes a more enjoyable build process. One thing that's really important to us is open communication. We want you to always understand what's happening on your project where we are on the budget. If you ever have any concerns, we encourage you to reach out. Talk with us. We want to help with any concerns and make sure that this is all going exactly as you had dropped. So that's very important to us. We try to be reachable at all points. You can reach us by phone, email. Any of our team is accessible when you need them as well. Managing budget and tracking finances is pretty easy with us. We have an online project management software that gives you a portal that you can see our original budget, where we're at in our current budget, where we expect things to be under and over. So we'll know exactly the dollar value of the project at any given point. We choreograph with all of our subcontractors to keep your project on schedule. We have site managers on site, so we're doing daily checks for quality control. I myself personally walk through every site once a week to ensure that the quality level hits the standards that we expect when we're nearly complete with the home. We have a professional cleaning service come through to ensure we get all construction dust, debris out of the home. So it's brand new and clean when you move in. As part of every construction process, we obtain the normal building permits that are needed, which is land use well on septic soil, on erosion and building permits. And we'll take care of all of those permits for you so you don't need to worry about it. One of the things that you'll handle while working with us is choosing the items in your home. So, for instance, your wood floor, your tile, your kitchen cabinets, countertops, those types of items, you'll get to actually choose the exact items that that you need. But this is a job that you will have is working with those vendors. But we're here to make it easy. So you'll go in, you'll pick some items that you like, and then we'll take care of the rest for you. Once we've come to an item that you want in your home, we will upload the final cost estimate to our project management software and you will approve that in there. So that way we're all on the same page on the item that you want and what it does to the budget. So once we've got the items decided, you'll actually select them in our project management software and this will tell us to go ahead and buy this item and it will also lock that cost in our budget. So we're going to know exactly what that aspect is going to cost. One responsibility of yours is when we submit a dryer request monthly, it will be your job to approve that dryer request. So if there's a bank involved, they will fund the payments for the dryer. So it's important to us that our customers come visit our job sites at least once every two months. This just ensures that the two of us are moving cohesively with the vision that you want on your home. And it's also a lot of fun just to see your house under construction. One thing our customers typically take care of is furnishing the home themselves. If you need an assist with that, we can definitely connect you with the local partner. But most of our customers take care of furnishing the home on their own. Our customers will be in charge of taking care of their own window coverings. So blinds, shades, things such as that. You'll need to connect with the local company to help facilitate that. Landscaping is an item that most of our customers take care of themselves, whether they hire a landscaper or do it themselves. If you would like us to handle the landscaping aspect for you, we can work with some of our landscaping vendors, but most typically our customers handle that themselves. The last responsibility, and probably the most important responsibility is for you just to live in and love and enjoy this all. This is a reflection of you and this is something you've worked for your entire life. Live, love and enjoy the home.

Yes, we can talk on the phone, and even meet on site and to discuss your build project.

Starting from the beginning, we start with an initial consultation to ensure we are a match. This is where we can discuss your dream build and address expectations, finances, and timelines. Once we have discussed your build, we can start developing plans with a CMB-approved designer. If you already have buildable plans we can skip this step. After the designer has created the plans for your dream home we will review it to identify any concerns and confirm these plans.  Now that the plans have been confirmed, we will establish a preliminary budget to give insight to what the cost of this project will be. Once you have approved the preliminary budget, we will have you sign a pre-construction agreement. With a signed pre-construction agreement, you get to start your selections process, choosing your preliminary and secondary wants and needs for your home. If you need assistance we can assist with input from our experience in building custom homes, or we can help you bring in an interior designer to help design your dream home! After you have made your selections, we will finalize blueprint and address any other special requests that you may have. Once we have finalized the blueprint and you have made all of your selections, we can then establish final budget for your review and approval. With a reviewed and approved final budget, we will then have you sign the construction agreement for the final scope of work Once you have signed the construction agreement we can then start pulling permits for your build.  After permits have been pulled, we will then walkthrough the site together, discussing how your build will take shape. Permits can have an affect to location of utilities and driveway, ultimately affecting your builds location.  Once we have discussed your build on site, we will create a production schedule for your build, giving you a timeline to completion.  Now we can start building your dream home! We ask that our homeowners visit the site at least once every two months (we welcome you to view your project as much as you'd like) so that you can see the progress we are making, and address any changes you might want before the build is complete.   When it is appropriate, we will walkthrough the electrical plans together and address where you want your outlets, specialty plugs, etc. When the build is complete, we will do one final walkthrough and address any final items you would like. After that we will turn over the keys to your completed dream home where you can relax and enjoy your new home for decades! Lets build together!

While we utilize the same subcontractors for much of the project throughout our builds, we also employ our own master carpenters that do all of our custom woodwork in-house.

We do not have model homes as we build unique custom homes for our clients, but for serious customers we may be able to tour past customers’ builds with their consent.

We can! We regularly participate in the parade of homes, we have an active portfolio here on our website,you can view our active construction sites, and we may be able to, dependent on their consent, set up viewing of past client’s homes!

Yes, we do have client testimonials hosted here on our website. We also have a reference list that we can provide to serious customers, we do respect past client’s privacy, so we do not have that list publicly available.

If you are looking to build a custom home and you don't have property yet, there are still some important decisions we can help you with before committing to a property. Before you have property we will happily talk about what you are envisioning for the design of your home and, with that vision, connect you with our trusted, local architects to help design your home. We can also help vet various sites with both our knowledge of the area and building unique, custom homes. With over 20 years of experience building custom homes in Northern Michigan, we can provide a lot of helpful insight into the locations you desire and what developing that property will take. If you already know where you'd like to build, we can assist you in purchasing your property for your build! Start the conversation today, at www.CMBquality.com

Of course! If you've already established a relationship with an architect or designer, or just prefer their work, you can bring them on to the project. If you don't have a preference or don't even know where to start, we can help with that! We have a list of preferred architects and designers that we have worked with in the past, and customers were very impressed with their services. After we have discussed your vision, we can then connect you with an appropriate professional to help shape that vision. Finding an architect can seem like a daunting task, but our list makes it easy! So let's start talking about your build today!

Selecting a home builder can be an intimidating task, but it can be made easier when you know how to identify who will be a good fit. One of the best resources available to utilize when selecting your custom home builder is reading reviews and testimonials of their past customers. This will reveal a lot about the experience of building with them, and any concerns over their process. Another huge resource is reviewing a builders past work so that you have a good understanding for the product they are capable of producing. That way you can see if their work aligns with your dream home. What sets them apart from other builders? Its important to understand why you want to work with a builder. Whether it's their attention to detail, communication, or overall quality. Another important factor to consider is how efficient their process is. Do you have a clear timeline of where your project will be and when it will be completed? Delays can happen in building, but if your builder is familiar with build times, and manages their team well, you should be able to have an accurate timeline of your home's construction. Also Consider how experienced your builder is. Complications do happen in home building and more experienced builders can identify and overcome these issues as they arise, or even before. Ultimately, we recommend first starting a conversation with your potential builders to see if their style will suite your needs. Building a home is a long journey, and it is very important to consider if you'll work well together. Consider their communication, commitment, and team behind them when making your decision.

Yes, we have an excellent team of Project Managers who have been with us since CMB was founded. Each having more than 25 years of experience in the construction industry, these professionals know exactly what it takes to deliver an exceptional custom home on time. They will ensure that everything in your home is built to the exact specifications that you have designed and that nothing gets overlooked. They will also ensure that the quality of your build is the same that you'll see in every other build of ours. That's not all! We also have a selections manager who will help you every step of the way when choosing the materials, fixtures, and appliances for your home. Learn more about our team at www.CMBquality.com/aboutus

We are constantly educating ourselves by attending trade shows and following new developments in the building industry. Innovative engineered construction materials have revolutionized how we build homes. Paving the way for the large open concept homes we enjoy today. Other materials like zip sheathing have helped create comfortable living spaces, helping eliminate drafts, and in turn increasing energy efficiency. Even innovations like rendering builds from design so that you can see the look of your home before it's built have changed the way we build homes. You no longer have to feel locked into a design without seeing what the end result would be.   Ultimately, we like to keep our finger on the pulse of our industry so that we can continue to build the homes our clients are dreaming of. Build your dream home with CMB Construction.

First off, thank you for choosing us once again for all of your custom home needs! To contact us about a future project or renovation please visit our website at https://www.CMBquality.com/contact or click on the button in the top right of our page. Fill out this form with your information and accurate details about your desired build or renovation. Although we will be sure to remember you, you can include that you have worked with us before in the comments. Once you have accurately filled out the form, hit submit and we will get back to you as soon as we can! Thank you for your interest in working with us again, we appreciate your business!

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