Discerning clients looking at custom houses place a high premium on craftsmanship, which is the specialty of Florida-certified general contractor Modus Builders, a leading provider of construction management services in Manatee and Sarasota Counties.
Custom houses are move-in-ready homes, often worth millions of dollars, that are custom-built by developers. These properties are built without input from a buyer, so they rely on their superior features and craftsmanship to attract buyers.
Modus founder and CEO RJ Diaz says his focus on architecture is what differentiates the company from other general contractors in the region. Diaz, who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from Penn State University, is hugely passionate about design and architecture, making it the central point of his business.
“It’s not like other builders don’t care about interior design or architecture,” Diaz says. “But the things that they build are more directly related to function, and they make sure that it looks the way the client has imagined. Working closely with architects in this industry, I realized that what I’m doing is not typical, as I focus on developing custom houses, where elements such as lighting, views, space, and flow are extremely important.”
Because Modus operates in a market where architecture, artistic value, and quality are extremely important to the value of a property, they work only with the best architects and interior designers. According to Diaz, this is because general contractors like Modus are essentially resource managers, and an efficient use of resources results in a better product, without sacrificing quality or attention to detail. This is also why Modus takes great pride in the products that it completes.
Diaz says working in spec houses requires a lot of focus on planning schedules, proper determining of costs, and selecting the best trade partners and team members that strictly observe the company’s time commitments and quality standards.
While Modus specializes in custom houses, it also does remodeling work and construction of commercial spaces. It has an extensive portfolio, drawing on Diaz’s experience in commercial contracting work in New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, Beverly Hills, and Honolulu.
“Our varied services make sure that we stay busy, even during economic down times, when people are not buying many houses,” Diaz says. “There are times when people choose to renovate their homes instead, and when retail operations are investing in capital improvements, in preparation for the next upturn in the economy.”
Modus believes that the spaces we design and build are more than just a home, it’s a relationship with the community and the owner. The attention to detail and post-build services ensure a long lasting relationship with the homeowner. “But what I can say is that we’re not production builders. Custom homes are one-off builds from the ground up and have their unique challenges. While building production housing might bring in a lot of money, I don’t think it would satisfy me. It wouldn’t feed my soul.” Diaz says.
About Modus Builders
Modus Builders is a Florida-certified general contractor that serves the Manatee and Sarasota Counties. Founded in 2018 by RJ Diaz, Modus provides construction, maintenance, and management services for high-end residential and select commercial projects in the area. Modus is composed of a dedicated team of people who share a passion for high-quality output and works closely with designers, architects, and clients to build the most extraordinary and refined places and spaces.
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