Platform overview
One workspace. The entire pre-construction phase.
GrandStead Design-to-Build gives homeowners, architects, and designers a single shared environment — from first scope conversation to signed builder contract.
01
Scope & Budget
Set a realistic number before drawings are final.
Most projects go over budget because the budget conversation happens too late — after drawings are done and bids come in. GrandStead flips that. Scope and budget evolve together from day one, so the homeowner always knows what they're building and what it costs.
Live budget range
A running cost estimate that updates as scope items are added, changed, or removed.
Scope change log
Every addition or deletion is tracked with a timestamp and who requested it.
Contingency modeling
Built-in contingency buckets so the homeowner understands the real range, not just the optimistic number.
Architect visibility
The architect sees the same budget the homeowner sees — no more designing to a number nobody shared.
02
Selections Library
A mood board that survives the handoff.
Pinterest boards die when the project starts. Houzz saves disappear into a folder nobody opens. GrandStead's selections library is a living spec document — materials, finishes, fixtures, appliances — organized by room and category, with cost implications attached.
Room-by-room organization
Selections grouped by space so the builder inherits a complete, navigable spec.
Cost tagging
Each selection carries a budget impact — so swapping a tile isn't a surprise at bid time.
Approval workflow
Homeowner approves each selection. Architect confirms. Nothing moves forward without sign-off.
Handoff-ready export
When a builder is selected, the full selections library transfers into their project — zero re-entry.
Calacatta marble — countertop
Kitchen
Shaker cabinet — white oak
Kitchen
Zellige tile — floor
Primary Bath
Freestanding soaking tub
Primary Bath
03
Builder Vetting & RFP
Replace the PDF packet with a real process.
Today, homeowners choose builders based on referrals and gut feel, then send a PDF packet and wait. GrandStead standardizes the process — shortlist builders, send a structured RFP with full project context, compare bids on equal footing, and make a documented decision.
Builder shortlist
Curate a list of vetted builders from your network or the GrandStead directory.
Structured RFP
Builders receive the same scope, drawings, and selections — not a PDF that's out of date the moment it's sent.
Bid comparison
Side-by-side bid review with line-item breakdowns — not just a total number.
Decision record
The selected builder, the rationale, and the final agreed scope are documented before a contract is signed.
Meridian Build Co.
Score: 94/100
Hartwell Construction
Score: 88/100
Crestline Builders
Score: 91/100
04
Execution Handoff
The builder inherits a project, not a blank slate.
When a builder is selected, everything transfers — budget, drawings, selections, approved specs, communication history. The builder starts with full context. No re-entry, no lost information, no 'what did we agree on?' conversations.
One-click transfer
The entire project package moves to the builder's workspace in a single action.
Full history preserved
Every scope change, selection approval, and budget decision carries over with its full audit trail.
Builder onboarding
The builder gets a structured walkthrough of the project — not a Dropbox link and a phone call.
Execution-ready
Day one of construction starts with a scoped, budgeted, spec'd project — not a discovery process.
How it works
From first conversation to signed contract.
Architect creates the project
The architect or designer sets up the workspace, invites the homeowner, and starts building the scope.
Scope and budget evolve together
As drawings develop, scope items and cost estimates update in real time. The homeowner always knows where they stand.
Selections are locked in
Materials, finishes, and fixtures are chosen, approved, and tagged with cost impact — before a builder is involved.
Builders are vetted and invited
A shortlist of builders receives a structured RFP with the full project package. Bids come back in a comparable format.
Builder selected, project transferred
The winning builder inherits the complete project — scope, budget, selections, history — and construction begins with full context.
Who it's for
Three roles. One shared workspace.
Architect / Designer
You run the workspace. Invite the homeowner, manage scope, track budget, coordinate the RFP. GrandStead is your tool — the client is invited in.
- Full project control
- Scope & budget management
- Selections curation
- Builder RFP coordination
- Handoff management
Homeowner
You see everything your architect sees — budget, scope, selections, builder bids. No more chasing updates or wondering what changed.
- Real-time budget visibility
- Scope change notifications
- Selection approvals
- Builder bid review
- Project history
Builder / GC
You enter the picture when you're invited to bid. If selected, you inherit a fully scoped, budgeted, spec'd project — the best possible start to a job.
- Structured RFP access
- Full project context at bid
- Selections library on day one
- Scope & budget history
- Clean project handoff
See it before it launches.
We're running a small founding cohort with architects and designers. If you work on high-end remodels and additions, we want to show you what we're building.