01 / More opportunity
Sell the upgrade.
Turn an idea into a choice the buyer can understand and approve.
- A coordinated standard to start from
- Relevant options, clearly presented
- A written price and approval
THE CUSTOM BUILDER ADVANTAGE
More opportunity.
In every house.
Make upgrades easier to sell. Keep the details together. Bring doors, trim, hardware, windows, frame packs and stairs through one coordinated package.
One house. One coordinated package.
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN CONCEPTDoors · Trim · Hardware · Windows · Frame packs · Stairs · Millwork
THE EXPERIENCE IN ONE MINUTE
See how the
package comes together.
Start with the choices. Follow the details through the house. Then explore the selections and sample documents below.
Caption-led introduction; no audio. Images are design concepts. The upgrade and workspace examples are illustrative.
Read the video transcript
- More opportunity. In every house. Selections, materials and the work around them.
- Sell the upgrade. Protect the scope. Simplify the work around both.
- Bring more of the house together: doors, trim, hardware, windows, frame packs, stairs and storage.
- Start with a coordinated look: modern, transitional or traditional.
- Make the added value visible. Fictional examples: eight solid-core rooms, $600; six taller openings, $900; ten hardware sets, $350. Illustrative total $1,850; no price commitment.
- A choice becomes a clear scope: choose, review, approve and release. Product, quantity, labor, price and timing are reviewed.
- Approved builder pricing and account views are configured during onboarding.
- Illustrative builder views show orders, delivery, installation and documents. Live features require account setup.
- One house. One clear record: specify, order, fulfill and reconcile.
- Bring one house. We will map the package. n.barrett@abellumber.com.
THE BUSINESS OF A BETTER HOUSE
Three ways the
package works harder.
The opportunity sits in the choices you present, the scope you protect and the time your team spends getting it built.
02 / Better scope control
Protect the package.
Define what changes before the change reaches the field.
- Product, finish and location recorded
- Labor and schedule impact reviewed
- Approved revisions carried forward
03 / Less coordination
Simplify the work.
Give purchasing, project management and accounting a clearer record.
- More scope through one relationship
- Defined delivery and installation handoffs
- Organized orders and billing documents
THE HOUSE PACKAGE
From the frame
to the finishing detail.
Start with the scopes you need. Add the rest where it makes sense for the house and your team.
Doors & specialty openings
Interior and exterior doors, barn and pocket systems, glass and access.
Trim & architectural millwork
Base, casing, crown, flat stock and the wall details around them.
Door & bath hardware
Coordinated functions, finishes and accessories.
Windows & sliders
Standard openings and statement glass packages.
Frame packs & materials
The defined lumber, sheet-goods and framing package.
Stairs & rails
Treads, handrails, balustrades and attic access.
Beams & mantels
Ceiling and fireplace features matched to the house.
Closets & shelving
Storage designed with the rest of the interior.
Additional details
Shutters, porch shade and other project-specific scope.
Material-only and turnkey scope are defined in the project proposal. Availability, field conditions, finishing and specialty trades are confirmed before commitment.
AN EASIER SELECTION CONVERSATION
Start with a look.
Make it their own.
A short, coordinated selection menu helps the buyer see the house. A clear upgrade amount helps them make the decision.
The Meadow House / Selection studioIllustrates the proposed homeowner experience
STYLE RENDER · EXACT SPECIFICATION CONFIRMED SEPARATELYFlat-stock base, picture-frame casing and square hardware. Quiet lines with a crisp finish.
Illustrative upgrade total
No tax or price commitment$0
No tax or price commitment$0
Try the choices. This demonstration stays in your browser; it does not submit a selection or change an order.
01 / The builder sets the offer
Standard package, approved options and homeowner-facing prices.
02 / The buyer makes a choice
Visual references, affected rooms and a clear added amount.
03 / The change is reviewed
Compatibility, product, labor, price and timing are confirmed.
04 / Approval defines the order
The accepted revision becomes the record for fulfillment.
Homeowner access and order submission require account activation and an agreed review process. The builder's private price book is separate from homeowner-facing selection prices.
YOUR TEAM'S WORKSPACE
The job in view.
The right details at hand.
Use the tabs to explore the intended builder experience. Live account views and permissions are confirmed during onboarding.
Illustrative records only. No real order, dispatch, installation, invoice, balance or account permission is changed.
THE SERVICE MODEL
Your crew.
Or our turnkey scope.
Consolidation should fit the way you build. Choose the delivery and installation responsibilities by scope.
MATERIAL-ONLY
Supply with a clear handoff.
Keep your installer. Give the crew a material package and documents they can follow.
- Approved product and configuration schedule
- Agreed delivery, receiving and staging scope
- Defined field-verification responsibilities
- Clear exclusions and change process
TURNKEY
One defined installed scope.
Bring the included supply, labor and coordination through Abel.
- Material and installation scope in writing
- Site conditions and trade handoffs reviewed
- Delivery and installation dates confirmed
- Defined quality, punch and closeout process
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN CONCEPTTHE PROOF IS IN THE DETAILS
Read the whole
house package.
Images help make the choice. Written specifications, quantities, references and approvals make the work clear.
THE OFFER
Builder fieldbook
The service model, upgrade opportunity, catalog and account journey in one detailed presentation.
Open the fieldbook ↗THE EXAMPLEMeadow House packet
A fictional spec, selection, revision, order, delivery, installation and billing sequence.
Open the sample packet ↗THE LEAVE-BEHINDCapability overview
A concise summary for the builder, project manager and purchasing team.
Open the overview ↗Will my homeowners see my account pricing?
Homeowner-facing selection prices are a separate view. Your builder price book belongs to your authorized team. The live access and pricing boundaries must be verified during onboarding; this demonstration contains no private pricing.
Does a selection automatically become an order?
No. The intended process includes product, price, scope and timing review before an approved revision changes an order. Homeowner submission and ordering must be activated for the account.
Can we start with doors and trim?
Yes. Start with the scopes that fit your next house. Windows, hardware, stairs, frame packs and other details can be evaluated as part of the same project review.
How do we measure the value?
Start with one house. Compare the same scope, track upgrade decisions, record revisions and delivery exceptions, and measure the time your team spends on selections and reconciliation.
THE NEXT STEP
Bring one house.
We will map the package.
Send the plan, your standard selections and the scopes you want us to handle. We will review the package, the upgrade opportunities and the account setup your team needs.
Discuss your next house ↗n.barrett@abellumber.com
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