The BIDS System™
“Budget Informed Design Services — Our proprietary 5-phase process that protects your vision, time, and budget from day one.”
Why Most Plans Never Get Built
According to the Association of Professional Builders, 80% of construction plans are never built.
Why? Because clients often design homes with no clear understanding of what it will cost to build. Traditional drafters work in isolation, disconnected from real-world construction costs — especially when it comes to variations in size, complexity, or finish quality.
That’s where the BIDS System™ steps in.
Instead of starting with a blueprint and hoping the budget fits, we start with the budget and design within it. As a result, this shift saves time, money, and frustration — and makes sure your dream home doesn't stay a dream.
"80% of construction plans are never built." - Association of Professional Builders
We Start With the Budget, Not the Blueprint
Carroll Construction created the BIDS System™ (Budget Informed Design Services) to solve one of the most expensive problems in homebuilding: planning a house you can’t afford to build.
Rather than rely on assumptions, we guide clients through a structured, five-phase process where every decision connects back to real costs. For example, we help you understand how square footage, structural choices, and finish levels affect your total investment.
In other words, we match your vision to your budget at every step.
As a result, your design feels grounded — and your budget stays in control.
The 5 Phases of the BIDS System™
Phase 1: Conceptual Estimate
We begin with a budget consultation and create a conceptual floor plan. You’ll receive layout ideas and a rough pricing snapshot — all before you invest in full design work.
Phase 2: Preliminary Budget Estimate
Next, we refine your layout and align it with actual construction considerations. As pricing gets clearer, we work with you to test scope and make informed choices. In doing so, we help prevent costly surprises later.
Phase 3: Finish Selections
You’ll meet with our in-house designer to begin selecting finishes. At this stage, we compare your preferences to vendor quotes and align them with your allowances. Therefore, you stay within budget while still achieving your personal style.
Phase 4: Site Visit and Vendor Walkthrough
We schedule vendor visits to your site to gather accurate numbers for dirt work, utilities, and any scope-specific needs. To clarify, this includes costs for house pads, gas lines, sewer connections, and more. These details help us fine-tune your budget and prepare for construction.
Phase 5: Final Plans and Budget
Finally, we produce your construction documents and collect trade bids. The package includes REScheck (for energy compliance), finalized specifications, and everything your lender needs to approve financing and permits. In the end, you’re fully prepared to build.
Why the BIDS System™ Works
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Designs that get built – Every plan is shaped by real-world pricing from day one.
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Budget clarity – You know what you’re spending as the design evolves.
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Better use of time and money – You avoid wasting effort on unbuildable plans.
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Contractor + designer teamwork – Our team supports you through every phase.
Ultimately, the BIDS System keeps your design, expectations, and budget working together.
Design Smart. Design Informed. Build With Confidence.
Don’t start your project in the dark. The BIDS System™ gives you clarity, control, and confidence from the very first sketch.
Whether you're building your forever home or right-sizing into your next chapter, our team helps you make informed decisions — with design that feels personal and pricing that feels grounded.
Above all, we help you build something worth building.
