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Big Sky Homes in The Yellowstone Club Go Modern

June 15, 2012

Teton Heritage Builders is busy building a new home in the Yellowstone Club. Designed by Reid Smith Architects, a creative Big Sky architect, this modern project adds to our already diverse portfolio of Big Sky homes and Jackson Hole homes.

This 10,000 square foot home will be one of only a handful of modern buildings in the log and timber frame dominated Yellowstone Club. It is perched on the side of Lone Peak with ski-in/ski-out access and stunning views of the surrounding mountains. Aside from the cutting-edge design, what makes this house particularly incredible is the Unilux window package chosen by the homeowner.

I caught up with Dave Behan, our local Unilux Windows representative, on the specifics of these windows. First off, Unilux manufactures only triple pane windows in their factory in Germany. Part of what sets them apart from your standard window package is their narrow frame dimensions which provides more glass area for unobstructed views. They are “the most energy efficient windows available on the planet for a curtain wall system,” says Dave. In fact, they are more than 75 percent more efficient than a standard double pane window.

When complete, this home is going to have the feeling of being outdoors while being comfortable at home. Large panels of glass will slide open to bring in fresh air and invigorate the home. Teton Heritage Builders hired Unilux certified window installers to ensure the windows are properly installed. The slightest miscalculation of structural steel framing which supports these windows can mean disaster for a project of this scale. Fortunately for us, our Superintendent/Project Manager Ben Jones nailed the structural framing. Way to go Ben!

Check out more modern Big Sky homes and Jackson Hole construction by Teton Heritage Builders. And come back to our blog for more progress updates on this exciting home!

Bozeman Builders Know Geothermal Heat

May 31, 2012

Bozeman builders Teton Heritage Builders is starting the installation of a geothermal heat pump system in Big Sky, Montana. The first of 24 geothermal wells was just drilled just off the building’s garage entrance. As bozeman builders, we understand the varying geology of the mountain folds around here and know importance of the scientific approach to designing a ground source heat pump system. So we are using this first vertical geothermal well to run a thermal conductivity test on the local geological formation to precisely size this geothermal system. With accurate test results in hand, the updated geothermal design will be the absolute best it can be.

Once finished, this well will be part of the ground heat exchanger for a 24 ton geothermal heating and cooling system. The homeowner will be able to simultaneously heat and cool their mountain home in the Yellowstone Club using the renewable energy naturally stored underground on their site. By harnessing the Earth’s heat their radiant and forced air system will reach levels of efficiency above 350% in the middle of the winter. Talk about huge savings!

Glowing Client Testimonials

April 25, 2012

Teton Heritage Builders has been erecting custom buildings for 16 years throughout Montana and Wyoming and we are certainly not ashamed of any part of our past. In fact, we are very proud of our custom homes and commercial projects in the Northern Rockies. To us it is no coincidence that our impressive building resume comes with a long list of glowing client testimonials.

As part of our standard practices we recommend that all of our potential clients contact our past clientele to get the scoop on Teton Heritage Builders. We know that this is a fairly common practice for most businesses, but we are also aware that clients can be selectively left off the reference list for varying reasons. That is not how we operate. We open our rolodex to potential clients as far back as they want to go. Whether it’s for a high end commercial project in Big Sky, Montana or a new residential project in Jackson Hole, we are happy to put you in touch with all of the homeowners from our past.

Time and time again we speak with potential clients who are dumbfounded by the overwhelmingly positive feedback they have heard. One person in particular was surprised to hear not even one negative comment from the references that they contacted. It’s a good problem to have when a potential client hears nothing but honest, glowing testimonials. To that end, the entire Teton Heritage Builder’s team urges you to hear the client’s side of the story straight from the source.

Is it our fault homeowners have nothing but praises for Teton Heritage Builders? Well, I suppose you could say that it is our fault. Our mission statement was crafted specifically to bring out the best in our employees and our management process fosters employees who love coming to work. We are ecstatic that our values and dedication shine through to our clients and are reflected in the finished product. Everybody from our President to our skilled finish carpenters are proud each time we deliver a new home which exceeds the expectations of the homeowner. We couldn’t be any happier with our reputation for building excellence in Big Sky, Montana and Jackson, Wyoming.

Don’t take our word for it! Head to the TESTIMONIALS page of our website and read some quotes for yourself. And if you still aren’t convinced we will be happy to personally put you in touch with our past clients so you can hear for yourself.

Quality Project Management Equals Success

February 23, 2012

Teton Heritage Builders takes a Project Team approach toward home building. Our project management processes were adapted from commercial construction and tailored to meet the demands of building high-end Custom Homes in the Rocky Mountain Region.

We dedicate a Project Team to your home consisting of a Superintendent and a Project Manager.

Our Superintendents are on site full time. This team member oversees, manages, and participates in all daily construction activities. The Superintendent might be the framing foreman on a small sized residence, the lead on the siding and exterior trim installation, or the finish carpenter hanging doors and installing the detailed base and case. They are also there to answer any questions and solve any issue that will arise in the building process. We equip them with an on-site trailer, phone, fax, and computer so communication with our office, the architect or the client is never an issue.
Our Project Managers are the office bound teammate dedicating time to your job and who facilitate all project management and documentation from subcontractors scopes of work to monthly payment applications and budget reports. This includes first and foremost a consistent level of client and consultant communication.

Our team approach to project management provides your job Superintendent the freedom to deal with the construction and subcontractor work and not the back ground noise of the softer side of operations. The Project Manager manages all the paperwork and with the Superintendent ensures there is no detail overlooked or option considered. Additionally, the policy of Teton Heritage Builders is to assign the Superintendent and PM for the duration of the job.

Additionally, many employees are working owners or partners within Teton Heritage Builders. These vested parties fill pivotal positions ranging from estimators and project managers to CEO and superintendents. Our loyal teammates are with us to help grow the company. Forgoing a short term outlook on the job market, some employees have been with Teton Heritage Builders for 14 years and longer. We all are imbibed with the responsibility to perform our jobs like it is our company, and in most cases, it is.

We will work hard for the opportunity to be your teammate and help you build your home in the Jackson Hole or Big Sky areas. We have all the tools, resources, experience and enthusiasm to provide quality project management and help build you a home that you will enjoy for many years to come. Come join the Teton Heritage Builders family.

An Employee Owned Construction Company

January 27, 2012

THB Bear Trap Home Teton Heritage Builders is not your average contractor; we operate under a unique business model as far as the construction industry is concerned. THB is an employee owned business and very proud of it. Peter Lee, President of THB, co-founded this company along with his brother in 1996 with the vision to grow a company that not only builds legacy homes, but to grow a company that will be a legacy in the Northern Rockies.

We believe that structuring the business around good people has a lot to do with our success in Jackson, WY and Big Sky, MT. By giving our employees the option to hold a share of the company we are able to attract a team that takes great personal pride in the projects they are involved with. In fact, our loyal employees are with us for many years, a deviation from the norm of the ever-changing payroll of most construction businesses.

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We strive to have good builders as partners and not competitors. And to that end Teton Heritage Builders fostered an environment that allows individuals to invest themselves in not just one project, but many projects that come together as an impressive company portfolio. Our attention to detail in building custom homes and commercial buildings comes from a want to uphold a personal and professional reputation along with a desire to showcase our keen skills. If you scroll through our staff bios you will find an impressive list of project resumes.

Knowing that our individual work has an effect on our coworkers acts to strengthen not only the interpersonal bonds within the company, but also inspires brilliant work. We put our building enthusiasm to the test every day and offer our high level of knowledge and passion to clients on every project that we undertake. Whether our guys are building a bank on the main square in Jackson Hole or constructing a mountain lodge nestled away in Big Sky, we put our hearts and souls into every project.

Employees at Teton Heritage Builders understand and value the importance of a great finished product. Now it should be no wonder why Teton Heritage Builders has been building legacy homes in the Northern Rockies since 1996.

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