Alpine Living Guide

Pinnacle Mountain Homes appears to be leading the next generation of construction in Summit County. Their streamlined approach to efficient project management, attention to details, and aggressive sourcing makes them one of the best values in home building. And their clients seem to agree. As owner Chris Renner shares, “EVERY client that we’ve ever worked for is on our reference list – every one. We refuse to have an unhappy client.”

EFFICIENCY
After previously founding and managing an internet company, owner Chris Renner has raised the bar for streamlining the construction process. He explains, “The day we start a project, we can tell our clients the exact day we expect to be done, and we provide them with a list of every design decision and deadline for the entire project. Everything is planned out, no fire drills, no surprises.” Planning ahead means a less stressful project and a more enjoyable experience for clients. He continues, “We prefer to work smarter, not harder. A few minutes of planning ahead typically avoids hours of exception management. Our goal is not to be the best at fixing our mistakes, our goal is to identify and avoid them before they ever happen.” Every project manager has an iPhone and a computer in the field, instantly accessible at any time. Constant relaying of photos and updates between the office and the field, subcontractors, and clients means a more efficiency and enjoyable process – whether across town or across the world.

DRIVEN TO PERFECTION
Pinnacle expects every home to be a showpiece, as many of their homes have been featured in magazines or in the parade of homes. “Our project managers are not only supervisors, but seasoned craftsmen.” Pinnacle also strives at leading the cutting edge of upcoming trends, not just creating “another mountain house”. Every one of Pinnacle’s homes are “built green” to save energy, that’s the norm not the exception. Building a beautiful mountain home is a rewarding experience, but delivering a home that is 3 times more efficient than the average new home is even more rewarding for both the builder and the client.

SAVVY SOURCING
Higher quality doesn’t always mean more expensive. Pinnacle has dedicated an employee to focus on sourcing every product and every supplier. “We use the best subcontractors in the area, and then negotiate the best prices. And our clean and organized jobsites mean our subs actually spend less time on our jobs. That equates to lower bids from our subs and faster construction for the client – a win/win for everyone.” Pinnacle prides itself on its sourcing abilities. “Show us a picture of what you like and we will find it, source it, and buy it cheaper than anyone else”. Pinnacle has negotiated volume discounts with most of their suppliers, and those discounts are passed directly to every client. At the end of every month, Pinnacle provides full transparency of what was purchased – every bill, every hour of labor, detailed and summarized without any mystery.

To summarize in owner Chris Renner’s words, “We’re a management company that happens to be in construction. Our role is to create the highest quality home possible while judiciously managing our client’s time, money, and expectations. That’s our strength, and we do it well.”