LDC Group

In 2018 we took this big step with the experience gained around the world to open an office in Toronto, Canada, with the collaboration of several local and international Partners and Associates.

Lemma Design & Construction brings over 20 years of international construction and design experience to our clients. We are working with a different method compared to other design studios. This method is based on the action of two distinct operative units: one conceives the projects, while the other physically realizes them. A team of Architects, Engineers, and Designers works mainly in the office for drafting projects and producing technical and administrative practices, while a team consisting of a master builder operates on site. Lemma Design & Construction Inc. has matured, furthermore important experiences in building Shipping Container Houses, hotels, houses, condominiums, shops, offices, Industrial sheds, and much more from Start to Finish.

In 2021 we take another big step opening an office in St.Augustine, Florida.

A team of Friends with different educational and professional backgrounds, a group of motivated people who share a passion for architecture and realizations.

We are an architecture design and construction firm. We provide detailed planning and building tools to help ensure a smooth process .... Putting the Right Team Together.

OUR PROCESS IS SIMPLE

At LDC we simplify the build process. Our team will work with you through the process from our initial accessibility consultation, designing and engineering both the LDC and foundation specific to your site and goals to handing you the keys to your new LDC Home.

STEP 1 - Accessibility Assessment

Accessibility Assessment - Site Visit (1-2 Weeks) - $2,300

This assessment is designed to review your property information for truck and crane logistics and to provide you with a budgetary estimate for the LDC, shipping, crane, assembly and conceptual design proposal to move onto the next step.

Below is a list of what is included:

Phone Consultation with your Sales Person

Accessibility review - Site Visit

Price for the LDC, complete with selected options from the Checklist of the model you are interested in

Budgetary Estimate for the shipping, crane work and on-site assembly

Conceptual Design Proposal to move onto Step 2

If a route survey is required for the Transport Trucks - this will be quoted on a per-project basis.

START SITE VISIT ASSESSMENT

STEP 2 - Conceptual Design

Conceptual Design (4-5 weeks) - $5,500 (Single Story) $8,000 (Two Story)

Once we have completed the Accessibility Assessment and you have committed to the Conceptual Design, we will provide you with a 3D render package showing your LDC with the foundation of your choosing on your property.

Below is a list of what is included:

Design Brief Call with our Design Team

Review placement, orientation, foundation type, styling, budget, project goals

Zoning Verification - 3D Render Package -1 Revision included

Drawings and Engineering Proposal to move onto Step 3

START CONCEPTUAL DESIGN

STEP 3 - Drawings and Engineering

Once we have completed the Conceptual Design and you have committed to the Design and Engineering Proposal that we presented in Step 2, we will start on your architectural and engineered set drawings for your building permit submission. Below is a list of deliverables:

Development Permit (DP) Drawing Package

Site plan, floor plans, elevations, sections, and initial foundation design.

The first draft of your architectural set of drawings.

Some jurisdictions allow this as a Development Permit (planning) approval set where others required fully engineered and approved packages.

Engineering (Some or all of these scopes may be needed depending on the jurisdiction)

Structural Foundation design Site-specific Engineer stamp for the LDC model - Energy calculations - Civil Engineering - Septic Design - Soil Report - Flood Zone Report - State approval of LDC plans

STEP 4 - State Review (Timeline - TBD)

The State review process involves the review of laws and standards under which modular home manufacturers have to operate within the State. These vary widely across the country and some States can be prohibitive with registration costs/bonds/etc… based on a single project basis.

STEP 5 - Permit Submittals

Once all architectural, engineering and certification documentation is complete, all drawings and accompanying documentation are compiled and can be submitted for Building Permits to your local building Officials for review and approval.

STEP 6 - 40% Start of Manufacturing Payment and Site Work Starts

The 40% Manufacturing Down Payment is due 75 days prior to the manufacturing start date.

This deposit puts you into the next available production spot and holds your pricing

The 40% Manufacturing Down Payment can be made prior to step 6 to secure a build spot and to hold your pricing

LDC orders the long lead items (HVAC, Windows, Steel, Appliances)

Your local contractor must begin site preparation and foundation work at this time.

Production starts on your LDC for your designated build spot

STEP 7 - 30% Manufacturing Progress Payment - Completed Structural Frame

This 30% manufacturing progress payment is due upon completion of the structural frame/exterior paint and prior to the start of Module completing and Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing rough-in

STEP 8 - 30% Manufacturing Final Progress Payment

Upon completion of the Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing rough-in, the final 30% of the LDC is due. We complete the insulation, drywall, painting, all interior finishes and assemble the site materials required to connect the LDC together 10% of this payment will be held in a separate bank account and released upon a walkthrough sign off by the customer after installation onsite, less any deficiencies identified.

STEP 9 - 100% Shipping, crane and assembly payment 30 days prior to the scheduled shipping date, we will re-quote and provide you with the updated shipping, crane and assembly pricing

Payment is due 15 days prior to the scheduled shipping date

STEP 10 Delivery and Onsite Assembly

A mandatory site visit by our LDC Project Manager to review site foundation with your contractor for a fee of $1,800

Once we confirm that your site is ready to receive your LDC, we then book the crane, trucks and send the LDC assembly team to your site.

Once onsite, the LDC Assembly Team coordinates with the Crane Operator to land the individual modules onto the foundation and complete the LDC assembly (Approximately 7 days depending on the LDC model and scope of work).

The General Contractor then connects all site utilities to the home once the modules have landed and have been welded to the foundation. Final walkthrough and keys are given to you

STEP 11 - Completion of Non-LDC site work

Decks, railings, stairs, main floor foundation etc. are completed by your contractor after the LDC is installed on the foundation.

STEP 12 - Move into your LDC Shipping containers House!