The Art of Custom

Everyone talks about "good bones" — but do you actually know what that means when you're building from scratch?

In this episode, we are joined by Lance Berman owner of PRIMO Builders, Hibbs Homes' framing partner in Utah, to pull back the curtain on one of the most critical phases of custom home construction. Framing isn't just walls going up — it's a critical step that impact every future finish decision. From blocking for tubs and showers to the choices that can't be undone once drywall goes in, this episode is your guide to what's happening inside the sticks and behind the drywall.

In this episode, Kim and Melody talk to Craig Johnson - the Director of Construction for Hibbs in Park City, UT! Craig brings his extensive background with the unique challenges of mountain foundations while Kim shares insights from the Park City and St Louis markets. It’s one of the first visible milestones in the process, so join us and as dig deep into the first milestone of the custom building process.

What separates custom home builds that go smoothly from the ones that don't? Almost always, it comes down to what happened before the first shovel hit the ground.

In the Season 9 premiere, Kim Hibbs and Melody Meiners break down the pre-construction services agreement (PSA): what it is, why you can't skip it, and why your budget isn't real until you have land. They also walk through what a builder is doing in the weeks between contract signing and groundbreaking, and the questions every future homeowner should ask before signing anything.

Whether you're building in St. Louis, Park City, or anywhere in between, this episode gives you the context to understand why the custom home building process works the way it does and why that process is what protects you most.

Gets you plans permit-ready and prepare for a smooth build. The preconstruction finish line is in sight!

It's almost go time, and we're going through those last checkmarks on your custom build to-do list. Today we're going to explore those last steps for permitting and site prep before you begin turning dirt. Learn the process that kick starts the first construction step. 

And join us next season when we take you through each step of the construction process, milestone by milestone. Join us for Season 9, coming in November 2025!

Luxury isn't about the amount you spend or square footage, and value engineering is the key to getting the most out of your space and spend...

In this episode of The Art of Custom, we break down the process of value engineering, which helps you design strategically to stay within your investment goals without sacrificing quality or style. 

Learn how to balance your wants, needs and wishes with expert insights from Hibbs Luxury Homes!