Welcome! Are you ready to experience the difference?  MK & Associates, Inc. is not a typical builder. In fact, we are not a "builder" at all, we are a Construction Management (CM) company.
We're changing the mind set about construction one satisfied owner at a time. CM is a construction method that is very advantageous to those who want to build. Our process allows owners more "say" before and during construction with an experienced and trusted construction advocate on your side.

I started MK & Associates, Inc. in 2000 with the compassion and understanding that people need someone to turn to and trust. My name is Michael Krajewski and I am president of MK & Associates, Inc. I've been in the construction and inspection business for over 20 years.  I worked for a general contractor, project management company, have a degree in architecture and became certified in home inspections.

Deciding to build a home, place of business, or even an addition takes a lot of responsibility, knowledge, time, and money.  I have the knowledge, will invest the time required, and save you money, thereby reducing the stress and uncertainty you may have.  Together we can get the job done the way you want it and with complete satisfaction!

Throughout the years I've seen a lot of companies take advantage of people, making the construction industry an area of mistrust and misconception.  I have talked with a lot of people who are upset with the company that built their home.  Why is this?  Here are just a few reasons:

Using the cheapest person/lowest bid available. This can, of course, reduce quality. Oftentimes cheaper materials are used, or shortcuts are taken during the build process, to regain profit - reducing the quality of the home. As an inspector, I've seen builders skip house wrap or take other shortcuts, ultimately costing the owner much more over the long run. When you have a limited budget (and let's face it, who says money is no object!), oftentimes the mistake made is that the bottom line is the only focus. People sometimes forget that what they want and what they can afford might be very far apart. It is my job as a CM to help you work your way through that to find the "happy medium."

Low price ends up being more. This is very common. The builder proposes an awesome price to build the home. The owner might think they are getting what they want, but during the build process "that's extra" is heard a lot. You end up paying the "extra" plus the builder's 10% mark up for the changes. This is a tool commonly used to regain profit.

Once they get the job, they disappear. "He never calls me back" or "we told him how we wanted it." I hear this a lot. The homeowner gets upset because the builder is impossible to contact or failed to implement changes the owner wanted.

Builder takes longer than expected. The builder may have too many projects or might be putting your home on the back burner to appease other clients. The reasons could be a combination of any three statements above.

Communication between the owner and builder is KEY.   Never assume anything, ask questions, and most importantly, listen to the advice given by your CM/builder . You hired someone to do a job for you - if you don't understand something, just ask. That's what we're here for! No question is "dumb". Building can be a fun, exciting, and educational experience!

 

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Keep in mind that Aunt Nellie, your coworker, or your neighbor might give you a lot of "advice", but multiple resources typically lead to confusion and chaos. Even the best laid plans will have some "flaws". An experienced and ethical builder will point these out, handle them the best way possible and ensure you understand what might not seem quite right. Unfortunately we often hear that the owner is so upset, they just want to complete the project "and be done with it". We want to turn all of that around.

Building projects require a lot of decisions and planning. Finding the right builder is just as important as the time it took to plan your project.  I strongly believe there is a need for a company like MK & Associates, Inc to help owners understand the building process and to give them guidance along the way, reducing the vulnerability some owners may have going into a new project.

A common myth is that CM cost more, but it's actually the opposite. Once you hire us, our mission is to save you money whenever possible during the construction process.

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Michael Krajewski
President

(920) 321-0444
Green Bay, WI

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