About Big Timber Builders
Big Timber Builders is a licensed General Contractor (License #77714) with home offices in Sweetwater, TN. We have strategically placed Project Managers around the eastern half of Tennessee and build multiple custom homes at once. We utilize centralized home design services and manufacturing services from Natural Element Homes.
For other areas and states, we are a member of Natural Element Builders, which is a national network of custom home builders. If you are building outside of Tennessee, there are other members of the Natural Element Builders network who may be available to build your custom home. Every builder in the Natural Element Builders network utilizes centralized home design and manufacturing and supply services from Natural Element Homes for seamless integration and high-quality construction.
Please contact us about your custom home project and experience professional Design-Build services.
Operating Principles
Putting Our Clients First
We believe that our clients are our partners, and we are committed to delivering the best possible experience for them. We listen to their needs and goals, and we work collaboratively to create solutions that meet their expectations.
Collaboration & Teamwork
We believe that collaboration and teamwork are essential to the success of any design-build project. We foster a culture of collaboration within our firm, and we work closely with our clients and other stakeholders to ensure that everyone is on the same page.
Transparency & Communication
We are transparent and communicative throughout the entire design-build process. We keep our clients informed of our progress, and we are always available to answer their questions.
Quality & Innovation
We are committed to providing our clients with the highest quality design and construction services. We use innovative technologies and processes to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Sustainability & Responsibility
We are committed to sustainable design and construction practices. We believe that it is important to build projects that are not only functional and aesthetically pleasing, but also environmentally friendly. We also take our responsibility to the community seriously, and we are committed to being good neighbors.
Early Collaboration
We believe that early collaboration between the design and construction teams is essential for the success of a design-build project. We work closely with our clients to develop a clear understanding of their needs and goals, and we use this information to create a design that is both feasible and affordable.
Integrated Project Delivery
We use an integrated project delivery (IPD) approach for all our design-build projects. IPD is a collaborative process that brings together the client, design team, construction team, and other stakeholders to work together as a single team. This approach helps to reduce risk, improve communication, and ensure that everyone is on the same page.
Continuous Improvement
We are always looking for ways to improve our design-build process. We regularly review our projects and identify areas where we can make improvements. We also invest in training and development for our employees so that they can stay up-to-date on the latest technologies and best practices.
Our Team
Danny Tinsley
John Kries
Randy Wear
Robert Lambert
Shellie Valentine