Woodhelm Townhomes in Lake Elmo, MN is a 14-building townhome community where the project did not go exactly as originally planned -- and JL Schwieters adapted without skipping a beat.

Mid-project, the builder and architect needed to reconfigure the party wall design based on what they learned in phase 1. That kind of mid-build change can stall a project for weeks when the framing contractor is not deeply integrated with the design team. Because our team works directly alongside the architect and builder from the start, we were able to value engineer the party wall changes, update the panel manufacturing specs, and keep phase 2 moving on a revised design without losing the schedule.

Timing was also a factor on the materials side. With lumber prices volatile, we pre-purchased key materials early in the project to lock in pricing and protect the budget. That proactive approach kept costs predictable and ensured no supply delays on a multi-phase project where schedule pressure compounds across buildings.

We completed the 14-building community in 18 weeks with a full turnkey package -- wall panels, trusses, and installation all through JL Schwieters. For townhome developers and general contractors in Lake Elmo and the east Twin Cities metro, this is what an experienced framing partner looks like when plans change.