About Design Builders
Built on Precision.
Proven by Peers.
A Bowling Green design-build firm combining careful planning, building-science knowledge, and direct accountability from the first conversation through completion.
At a glance
Local leadership. One connected process.
- Founded
- 1989 in Bowling Green, Kentucky
- Services
- Custom homes, kitchens, bathrooms, and additions
- Service area
- Bowling Green and surrounding South Central Kentucky communities
- Approach
- Design-build planning, fixed-price contracting, and managed construction
Leadership
Tim Graham
With decades of experience and recognition from the nation's most respected building organizations, Tim brings practical experience, building-science knowledge, and direct accountability to each project.
Participation in a national Builder 20 peer groupbrings outside benchmarking, mutual accountability, and continued operational improvement.
Tim's commitment to the industry extends beyond building. As Past President of the local NAHB chapter and a former board member of Habitat for Humanity, he has shaped both the standards and the community of residential construction in Bowling Green and South Central Kentucky.
“They completed our project exactly on schedule and exactly on budget. I cannot say enough good things about the entire team.”
Past President
Local NAHB ChapterElected by peers to lead the region's premier building association.
Builder of the Year
Parade of HomesRecognized for excellence in residential construction quality and innovation.
Best in Show
Parade of HomesTop honors among all entries for design, craftsmanship, and attention to detail.
Builder 20 Group
National Peer ReviewA national peer group focused on mutual accountability, benchmarking, and operational improvement.
Habitat for Humanity
Past Board MemberCommitted to giving back to the community through quality housing for those in need.
NAHB Member
National & LocalActive member of both the National Association of Home Builders and the local chapter.
How We Work
A Process Engineered for Certainty in Bowling Green
Every phase of our design-build process is designed to eliminate the ambiguity that causes budget overruns and schedule delays on construction projects throughoutKentucky.
Discovery & Design
We begin with LIDAR scanning of your existing space, creating a precise 3D model. Your design project manager works with you to develop plans that are both beautiful and buildable.
Pre-Construction
Before a contract is signed, we do the pre-construction work to price the scope you’ve chosen. The number in your contract is the number you pay for that scope.
Managed Construction
Your construction project manager coordinates trades, materials, inspections, and the critical path in support of the written completion commitment.
Walkthrough & Warranty
A comprehensive walkthrough ensures every detail meets your expectations. Our warranty program protects your investment long after completion.
Precision Technology
Integrated Architectural Continuity
In our region, high-quality architectural design is often outsourced to distant markets. Design Builders brings that caliber of precision in-house to ensure that what is designed is exactly what is built.
Our LIDAR scanning creates sub-millimeter 3D models of your existing structure — not rough measurements with a tape measure. This Precision Insurance protects your investment by revealing existing conditions while design decisions can still respond to them.
LIDAR scanning and 3D design are used where they improve documentation, coordination, and decision-making before construction.
Not For Everyone
Is Design Builders the Right Fit?
If price is your only motivator, we're not the right builder — and we'll tell you that honestly. But we also can't in good conscience recommend builders who prioritize speed and cost over long-term structural integrity.
Our clients value architectural precision, transparent budgets, and the peace of mind that comes from working with a team that has been peer-reviewed by the best builders in the nation. If that sounds like you, we should talk.
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