Fradkin Fine Construction | www.fradkinfineconstruction.com
Tell us about the benefits of working with Fradkin Fine Construction, a company with over three decades of experience.
Our experience gives us invaluable perspective. We’ve seen the inevitable surprises and challenges that come with undertaking a construction project, and we know how to navigate them. We bring lessons from past projects to each new one while remaining open to new ideas, materials and ways of solving problems. Our understanding allows us to guide our clients through a complicated project without feeling overwhelmed by it.
You are committed to sustainable construction practices; how do you incorporate sustainable design into your work?
For us, sustainability is about building thoughtfully and building for the long term. We work with architects and clients to make decisions about materials, energy efficiency, durability and how a home relates to its site so that it can endure over time. At the core of our work is the desire to build beautifully crafted homes that perform well and last for generations. Years from now I want my children and grandchildren to point to an old beautiful building and say, “my dad built that.”
How has your process evolved over the years?
As projects have become more complex, we’ve learned that the best results come from bringing people together early. These days we invest more time in the preconstruction process with clients, architects, designers, subcontractors and our own crew, listening and solving problems before they reach the jobsite. This also helps us get to know the clients better and understand their goals for the project before it starts. The process has become more collaborative, but the goal of building something beautiful and making the experience enjoyable has never changed.
Tell us about your focus on custom homes.
We love custom homes because every project is an opportunity to make something that is a unique reflection of our clients and everyone involved in the project. The client brings the vision, the architect brings creativity and expertise, and our team works with everyone to figure out how to bring it all to life. There’s tremendous satisfaction in that process, in seeing a client walk into a home that feels uniquely theirs and knowing a family will be enjoying their new home for years.
Your team of in-house experts have a long tenure with your company. Tell us about the advantages to a homeowner of working with such a team.
There is enormous value in having people who know one another, know how we work and take genuine pride in the finished product. Our crew isn’t simply a collection of employees. They’re craftspeople who have chosen this profession because they love it. The continuity of our team helps build trust, makes communication easier and means clients have a team that is invested in their project from beginning to end.
You have a wide-ranging portfolio. What speaks to you about these different projects?
I enjoy the fact that no two projects are alike, just as no two clients are alike. We’ve built new homes, transformed older ones and have worked on projects ranging from traditional to contemporary. What connects all builds is the opportunity to solve interesting problems and work with talented people. I’m especially proud when a home feels in sync with the people who live there.
What are some major takeaways of running a construction company?
After all these years, I’ve learned that construction is ultimately about people and relationships. You can have the best plans and materials in the world, but a successful project depends on trust, communication and respect. I’ve also learned that the work is more rewarding when you enjoy the people you’re working with. After more than three decades, I still love making something beautiful with a great team.
