Projects General Construction

Our experience with Christi and her team at Projects was exceptional and I highly recommend working with them for remodel projects of any size. We worked with them on a remodel that we originally thought would be more modest but then grew, as these things often do :), to be most of our 2300+ sq ft house in Santa Barbara.

Christi was the lead estimator for Giffin & Crane, the premier high-end home builder in Santa Barbara, before spinning out Projects as her own business to do projects smaller than those typically handled by Giffin. Her professionalism and depth of experience in construction management shows. She also deservedly takes pride in being a woman-owned and managed construction company. In fact, all employees but one recent hire are women. It's probably not a coincidence that their communication skills, risk-management, detail-orientation, and professionalism are top notch, more than male-dominated construction teams we've worked with before.

We found the Projects team to be professional, detail-oriented, and expert in their approach. They work on a fixed-bid/contract, which we also preferred, as it created better budget predictability for all of us. It also makes it possible for Projects to manage the dependencies of a construction schedule with more efficiency and provide a reliable schedule they can stick to.

The consequence of working this way, which Christi was clear about at the start, is that it requires a lot of up front planning. Materials, fixtures, etc. all need to be selected so that they can be included in the contract. While this felt like a heavy planning load before getting started, it made the course of construction so much easier as most decisions had already been made. We worked with a designer Christi recommended, Katherine Hogarty, who did a great job of helping us with that planning process.

The project itself was well-managed by their lead project manager, Stephanie, who handled all the day to day work of the many subs they had on the job. Their stable of subs are high-quality, reputable, and do terrific work. They are also responsive to Projects, a testament to the strong relationship they've built, and an invaluable asset in managing through the inevitable uncertainties/issues that arise on any construction project.

The project largely stuck to the original schedule, with only minor adjustments along the way often due to change orders. Like many owners, we got more ambitious on certain things once the project got going and we got further into some of the details that we just hadn't fully thought through in advance. For example, we decided to upgrade the electrical and lighting to a full Lutron HomeWorks system that significantly expanded the scope of the electrical work. Stephanie and the electricians she had on board from Imperial Crown quickly pivoted in near real-time, even before the change order was created and signed.

We're thrilled with the final outcome and the quality of their work!

Christi, the owner of the company is like no other contractor I’ve ever worked with. She is reliable, professional, honest, knowledgeable and compassionate. These traits allow her to run her company at the highest level. Her sub contractors are always the best and brightest in their specialties, but it is Christi herself who is on top of everything and is just an exceptional human. She runs on time, on budget and the results are better than expected.
Look no further. Save yourself aggravation and give Christi from The Projects a call. You will not regret it.

We cannot speak highly enough of Projects GC. Projects managed a major remodel of our 1930’s California bungalow, including kitchen, bathroom, refinished floors, a full electrical upgrade, and addition of climate control, wonderfully. When decisions had to be made or schedules required adjustment, Projects was communicative and collaborative. We were never left guessing, nor did we feel like important choices were made without our participation. Projects also ensured that each subcontractor executed to a high level of craftsmanship and workmanship. As a result, we feel like we have a new house with modern amenities, yet have successfully preserved the character and charm of our classic home.

What a great team! I used Projects to remodel my condo and I highly recommend them. They are truly a pleasure to work with. They are detail-oriented and quickly respond to any questions and concerns. They have a loyal group of subs that work for them, and they ensure that the subs also perform their work in a timely and professional manner. While remodeling can be a stressful undertaking, Projects makes it a smooth and rewarding experience.

Projects General Construction is a dream to work with. My parents had worked with Projects on some small and large projects including a gorgeous guest house renovation, so when we bought a home that was a little rough around the edges, we knew exactly who we wanted to work with. Not only did Christi, Sylvia and their team come in and make it brand new again, they stuck to their timelines, quickly worked to resolve issues that came up, and had incredible communication along the way. Every contractor they brought in did impeccable work and was clearly passionate about creating a beautiful end product. We had a Tecate tile floor with a section in need of replacement tiles and Christi warned us right away that it would be impossible to match the new tiles to the old ones. Well guess what? They pulled it off! No one would ever be able to spot the repaired section. Similarly, they built a door to our master bath that had just been an arched doorway. They had a really tight space to work with and did a fabulous job making it look like and function like it had been there all along. Our favorite part of the project was a fireplace makeover and built-in bookcase to turn a bland living room into a gorgeous and cozy space for our family. Christi took our ideas and brought them to life, Sylvia managed our project perfectly, and we couldn’t be happier. Look no further than Projects General Construction!