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Three Oaks × Newhouse Builds

From first sketch to front door.

Chad leads the design. Max leads the build. One coordinated conversation from day one.

Who does what

Two companies. One shared plan.

Led by Chad Eckelman

Three Oaks Design & Build

  • Spatial planning
  • Revit modeling
  • Exterior renderings
  • Interior finish schedules
Together, before permit

Joint Milestone

  • Early preconstruction budgeting
  • Value-engineering
  • Design to cost alignment
  • Permit-ready sign-off
Led by Max Eckelman

Newhouse Builds

  • Permitting
  • Trade scheduling
  • Subcontractor management
  • Construction execution
  • Warranty

Design flows left to right: the joint milestone ensures the design you approve is priced and buildable before a permit is filed.

The journey

Intake to handover.

  1. 01

    Intake

    A shared first conversation with Chad and Max about your land, goals, and budget.

  2. 02

    Design

    Schematic design, 3D models, and finish selections with Three Oaks.

  3. 03

    Preconstruction

    Joint budgeting and value-engineering before permit submission.

  4. 04

    Permit & Schedule

    Newhouse Builds secures permits and sequences the trades.

  5. 05

    Construction

    Building as drawn, with design support on-site throughout.

  6. 06

    Handover

    Final walkthrough, keys in hand, and warranty coverage begins.

Consultation

Talk about building with us.

Sit down with Chad and Max together. Bring your land, your ideas, and your questions. We'll map out what design and construction could look like for you.

Design and construction services are provided by separate legal entities under independent contracts.