Owner-focused
Objectives, constraints and decisions remain visible throughout delivery.
The DCMG ClearBuild Method™
Five stages.
One clear path.
ClearBuild is DCMG’s documented delivery system for keeping owners informed, decisions visible and projects under control—from the first plan to final handover.
The Method
A documented system for delivering with clarity.
The DCMG ClearBuild Method™ is the operating standard used to guide every project from the first conversation to final handover. It connects planning, project controls and owner communication through one accountable delivery system.
Controlled
Scope, cost, schedule, safety, quality and documentation are actively managed.
Accountable
Every action, decision, risk and deadline has a responsible owner.
Consistent
The same five stages apply across construction, renovations and insurance restoration.
The Process
Clarify. Plan. Control.
Communicate. Close.
Each stage has a defined purpose, visible controls and an owner outcome. The stages remain consistent while the documentation and response rhythm adapt to the project.
Clarify
Confirm objectives, scope, budget, risks, insurance requirements and decision-makers.
OutputProject brief, authority map and initial risk register.Plan
Establish drawings, permits, selections, procurement, schedule and communication protocols.
OutputExecution plan, baseline schedule and procurement log.Control
Track costs, changes, safety, quality, documentation and schedule.
OutputProject controls report and current working logs.Communicate
Provide consistent owner updates, photographs, decisions required, risks and next steps.
OutputOwner update, decision record and two-week look-ahead.Close
Complete deficiencies, turnover documents, warranties, training and post-project follow-up.
OutputTurnover package, final account and post-project review.Tailored by project type
One method.
Two delivery environments.
Construction & renovations
ClearBuild aligns early design, owner selections and procurement with active cost, schedule and quality controls.
- Existing conditions and phasing
- Design and permit coordination
- Budget, commitments and change control
- RFIs, submittals and inspections
- Occupancy, training and turnover
Owner reportingWeekly during active construction; every two weeks during lower-intensity pre-construction.
Insurance restoration
ClearBuild adds urgency without sacrificing the documentation needed by owners, adjusters and insurance partners.
- First notice, authority and immediate hazards
- Stabilization, testing and containment
- Daily logs, readings and photographs
- Scope and estimate change documentation
- Reconstruction, sign-off and claim closeout
Response reportingInitial attendance update; daily during active emergency work; weekly through reconstruction.
The communication standard
Every update answers six questions.
ClearBuild reporting stays consistent so the owner can understand status quickly and act with confidence.
- 01What was completed?Measured progress and dated photographs.
- 02Where do cost and schedule stand?Current position, change and forecast.
- 03What decisions are required?Decision owner, deadline and consequence.
- 04What risks are active?Impact, ownership and response action.
- 05What happens next?Two-week look-ahead and dependencies.
- 06What needs escalation?Items outside the agreed tolerance.
A visible DCMG commitment
The method follows the project.
ClearBuild language and stage status are carried through the complete client experience.
ProposalsFive-stage delivery commitment and project controls.
Project reportsCurrent stage, status, decisions, risks and next steps.
Site signsBuilt for clarity. Managed with purpose.
Email signaturesThe ClearBuild Method name and brand promise.
Company profilesOne accountable system across every DCMG division.
Social postsProof of process, progress and owner visibility.
ClearBuild resources
Take the method with you.
The guide defines the system, tailored applications and ready-to-use brand language. The one-page diagram is designed for quick explanation and project-team alignment.
Start with clarity
Tell us what you are planning, building or restoring.
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