Why We Don’t Cut Corners (Even When It Would Be Easier)

Let’s be honest—if you’ve ever been on a construction site, you know the temptation to take the “shortcut” route is real. You’re knee-deep in forms, dust on your boots, sun blazing down on the fascia, and someone casually suggests, “Why don’t we just float this slab without checking the grade again?” 😬

Spoiler alert: we don’t.
We never do. And here’s why.

Corners Are There for a Reason

In building construction, every line, every angle, and every carefully drawn blueprint has a purpose. Corners aren’t just cute architectural features—they're the meeting point of planning, skill, and structural integrity. Cutting corners might save you a few minutes today, but it’ll cost you a Change Order, a headache, and probably a few colorful words from the general contractor later.

We Build It Right—Not Just Fast

Sure, anyone with a backhoe and a can-do attitude can slap together a shed. But we’re not in the business of “meh.” We’re custom home builders, contractors, and construction workers who actually like sleeping at night.

From ready mix concrete to flashing, from the footer to the frieze board (bird block), every element of a home deserves full attention and the right application—especially when working with expansive soils or preparing for fire-resistive (fire-rated) builds.

“Good Enough” Isn’t Good Enough

Take the foundation. You won’t see it once the house is built, but if it isn’t done right, your floor plan may become more of a “floor flex.” That’s why we never skimp on damp proofing, double-check the footer, and take extra care forming clean grade transitions for flatwork.

And yes, floating the slab may seem minor, but when the soil shifts or the weather does a surprise number, you’ll thank us for doing it the right way.

We’re Building Homes, Not Headaches

Every bid we make, every cost code we track, every daily report we write—it’s all part of keeping you in the loop and building a home that will last for generations.

Even behind the scenes, we use tools like CAD (Computer-Aided Design) and BIM (Building Information Modeling) to make sure the framing matches the floor plan, the glulam (glued laminated beams) are specced correctly, and the girder truss won’t sag in ten years.

Quality is the Greenest Choice

We believe in green building, not just because it’s better for the environment, but because it’s better for your wallet long term. A properly sealed GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) or a well-installed layer of felt (underlayment) might not seem like a big deal, but in a passive house or high-performance build, those little things are game-changers.

Bottom Line? We Give a Damn.

Whether it’s choosing green board (pressure-treated lumber) to battle moisture, triple-checking the forced air heating/cooling system install, or re-leveling a form just because “it doesn’t feel right”—we do the hard thing. Not the easy thing. Because that’s what separates the pros from the "pass-the-tape-measure" crowd.

You hired a construction company that builds with integrity. We don't skip steps. We don’t guess. We don’t hope it holds. We know it will.

So next time someone asks, “Why don’t you just cut that corner?”

Tell them, “Because we’re not building a house of cards—we’re building a home.”

Want to learn more about how we build homes that stand the test of time? Reach out to E.H. Construction—we're always down to talk cost to build a house, custom projects, or even nerd out over change orders and flashings.

🛠️ No shortcuts. Just solid homes. 🛠️