Awards and Testimonials

“The team at CMB epitomizes conscientious and committed service. It's rare to find an organization (in any field or industry) with equal parts expertise and patience. It's even more rare to find an organization with the prowess to maintain its qualities during hard times, e.g. COVID supply chain issues. CMB did it.

We had never built a home (or had one built), so we began the process with every imaginable question. Through each phase, we had a string of elementary concerns. In fact, we worried that our persistent questions would wear thin. With a less attentive and patient builder, they may have. But Colin and his team were always glad to explain, re-explain, and guide us through uncertainties. We'd heard all kinds of lore about builders, but we realized early on that we could call our builder, site manager, or product/budget manager at any point and we'd get a call back immediately. We had persistent phone, email, and F2F contact.

As with any complex process, a custom home project is apt to involve revision, re-tracing, or even mis-communication. Weather, supply chain issues, and product variables will impact the process. The important question is how the team will manage such variables. CMB was agile and nonplussed. When something went off the rails, they recalibrated, managed all concerns, and put any issue to rest quickly. We learned, early on, that CMB has immense experience and knows how to weather all the strange possibilities that may come along.

We also came to understand the crucial role of a local network. So much about a new build depends upon a wide range of professionals beyond the immediate crew. CMB relies on the best (Boardman Valley Electric, Bay View Flooring, Creative Kitchens, Rite Choice Plumbing and Heating, B&Z Well Drilling, TC Mirror and Shower Door, Michigan Gutters, Northern Garage Doors, Hallmark, Thomas Building Design, ETNA Supply). It was also no surprise to hear praise about our builder as we worked with these companies. In short, CMB is part of a professional community, the best of the region.

Finally, it's important to note the budget and schedule--practical matters that can bedevil clients. Here's the thing: From day one, Colin estimated our completion date and total costs. We came in slightly ahead of schedule and slightly under those initial estimates. (Of course, individual results may vary! We made some sober(ing) decisions early on, but the CMB team helped us to see all possibilities.) We were fully aware of costs and options at each phase.

Thanks to CMB, we have a home--one we'd imagined for years--and we have total trust that it's been thoroughly considered. CMB is clearly developing longterm relationships with its clients. We're grateful to be among them.”

“CMB quality, staff, and subcontractors were great. We had started the project during supply chain issues and CMB still identified money saving materials. The project followed the design drawings. The staff are always willing to collaborate on questions, design and money saving ideas. The project finalized below budget which allowed us to add further remodeling to the covered porch and decking which was not included in the initial design.”

“We consider ourselves extremely fortunate to have found and hired Colin and his outstanding team to design and build our dream second home. He is simply awesome and the results have truly exceeded our expectations. Colin (and team) emphasizes affordable, high quality design and customer satisfaction all while working hard to stay within budget. He communicates early and often - he is informative, respectful, creative and highly responsive. His team is highly skilled, friendly and focused. He took our vision, made it better and then made it a reality. Our home is a work of art thanks to Colin’s dedication to design, his eye for detail and materials, his communication and collaboration with his clients, and to his incredibly talented and skilled crew of craftspeople and trusted vendors. We cannot recommend Colin/CMB Construction enough - simply the best!! Thank you Colin and team from the bottom of our hearts for our gorgeous northern retreat!”

“We selected Colin and CMB Construction after having researched and talked with several builders in the area. We were looking for a builder that would do quality work on a mid-sized home with a custom approach. We appreciated the fact that he doesn't take on more projects than he can be personally involved in. He has an open and cost conscious perspective in these times when it might be easier to push for more costly solutions. His finish carpentry team does amazing work with great attention to detail and every team member approaches the job as if they were doing work on their own home. He was open to finding creative solutions to work with the sub vendors that we brought to the table and the overall result exceeded all of our expectations. I would highly recommend CMB Construction.”

“Colin and his team were great to work with. Made the house building process as easy as possible. Highly recommend this team.”

“We hired CMB Construction to completely rebuild our garage this past summer. We are very pleased with the end result — it is an exceptionally beautiful and functional garage! Strangers on the street have actually knocked on our door to ask for a tour! Colin involved us through the entire process and responded to every question and concern in a timely manner — he visited our site daily to ensure that work was being completed to his high standard. He followed up with contractors who were delayed or absent - he managed this project in a timely manner and consistently kept us informed of pertinent information. I would highly recommend CMB Construction.”

“Finding a qualified home builder that is organized, fair and conscientious of their work and their reputation can be hard to find. Choosing the right builder can either “make it or break it”, both physically and mentally. During our home planning phase we were already with a different contractor when we decided to change paths and hire CMB. Looking back now my wife and I are glad we did. Building a home regardless of who you choose is going to have obstacles and CMB was able to navigate ours with ease. We are very happy with the quality and craftsmanship of our home. No matter what scale or level of build we would definitely recommend CMB Construction.”

“We talked to other builders and it was our first conversation with Colin that convinced us he was the right builder for us. He was responsive and down to earth. His ability to take ideas and turn them into reality is outstanding. He worked with us from design to build in what turned out to be a home beyond what we ever imagined — this home won the People Choice Award in the 2018 Traverse City Parade of Homes. He is proof design and quality can be affordable. We highly recommend CMB no matter how big or small your ideas — he can turn them into something you will enjoy for a very long time.”

“After researching over a dozen different builders we chose Colin and his team to build our new home in Leelanau County. We couldn't be happier with our decision. This was the 3rd new house we've built in addition to being involved in a number of commercial construction projects. Out of all these experiences, Colin and his crew top the list when it comes to professionalism, quality, conscientiousness, communication and expertise. Besides being an excellent craftsman the entire team demonstrated a sincere concern for making sure things were done right. The quality of the workmanship is amazing and the entire crew was a sincere pleasure to be around. We felt we made friends and miss seeing them. We would, and have, highly recommend CMB Construction to anyone building or remodeling. We will certainly be using CMB if there is anything we need done in the future.”