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In Island Trees, NY, we at Elite Design Contracting, Inc. understand that local insights are crucial in the construction and remodeling industry. Our deep knowledge of the area’s specific building codes and regulations sets us apart. Navigating these complexities is our forte, ensuring compliance and streamlining the process. We’ve honed our skills to adapt to the unique demands of each project, considering the local environment and community needs.
Our familiarity with the environmental and climate specifics of Nassau County aids in selecting appropriate materials and construction methods. This not only enhances the sustainability of our projects but also ensures their long-term success. We believe in building structures that stand the test of time, reflecting both the character of the area and the individuality of our clients.
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At Elite Design Contracting, Inc., we pride ourselves on offering tailored solutions to each homeowner in Island Trees, NY. Understanding that each project is unique, we take a personalized approach, ensuring that every client’s vision is brought to life. Our team of local contractors, skilled in various aspects of construction, work closely with clients to understand their needs and preferences. This collaborative approach is what makes us stand out as home remodeling contractors.
As licensed contractors, we guarantee to adhere to the highest standards of quality and safety. No matter the size of the project, our commitment to excellence remains unwavering. We strive to transform your space into a reflection of your personality and needs, all while ensuring that the end result is something that you can be proud of in Nassau County.
Effective communication is key in our line of work, and we at Elite Design Contracting, Inc. excel in this aspect. As local contractors in Island Trees, NY, we ensure open and clear communication with our clients throughout the project duration. Being readily accessible and responsive to our clients’ needs and queries is a priority for us. You can reach out to us at 516-807-3017 any time for updates or questions, ensuring that you are always in the loop.
Our proximity to our clients in Nassau County not only facilitates efficient project management but also helps in building trust. We understand the importance of reliability and commit to being a dependable partner throughout your project. This commitment to clear communication and reliability has made us one of the preferred residential general contractors in the area. Reach out to Elite Design Contracting, Inc. today at 516-807-3017 to experience the difference our team can give you.
The building firm, Levitt & Sons, headed by Abraham Levitt and his two sons, William and Alfred, built four planned communities called “Levittown”, in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Puerto Rico; the Levittown in New York was the first. Additionally, Levitt & Sons’ designs are featured prominently in the older portion of Buffalo Grove, Illinois; Vernon Hills, Illinois; Willingboro Township, New Jersey; the Belair section of Bowie, Maryland; and the Greenbriar section of Fairfax, Virginia.
The Levitt firm began before World War II, as a builder of custom homes in upper middle-class communities on Long Island. During the war, however, the home building industry languished under a general embargo on private use of scarce raw materials. William “Bill” Levitt served in the Navy in the Seabees – the service’s construction battalions – and developed expertise in the mass-produced building of military housing using uniform and interchangeable parts. He was insistent that a postwar building boom would require similar mass-produced housing, and was able to purchase options on large swaths of onion and potato fields in undeveloped sections of Long Island.
Returning to the firm after war’s end, Bill Levitt persuaded his father and brother to embrace the utilitarian system of construction he had learned in the Navy. With his brother, Alfred, who was an architect, he designed a small one-floor house with an unfinished “expansion attic” that could be rapidly constructed and as rapidly rented to returning GIs and their young families. Levitt & Sons built the community with an eye towards speed, efficiency, and cost-effective construction; these methods led to a production rate of 30 houses a day by July 1948. They used pre-cut lumber and nails shipped from their own factories in Blue Lake, California, and built on concrete slabs, as they had done in a previous planned community in Norfolk, Virginia. This necessitated negotiating a change in the building code which, prior to the building of this community, did not permit concrete slabs. Given the urgent need for housing in the region, the town agreed. Levitt & Sons also controversially utilized non-union contractors in the project, a move which provoked picket lines. On the other hand, they paid their workers well and offered multiple incentives that allowed them to earn extra money, so that they often could earn twice as much a week as elsewhere. The company also cut out middlemen and purchased many items, including lumber and televisions, directly from manufacturers. The building of every house was reduced to 26 steps, with sub-contractors responsible for each step. His mass production of thousands of houses at virtually the same time allowed Levitt to sell them, with kitchens fully stocked with modern appliances, and a television in the living room, for as little as $8,000 each (equal to $104,846 today), which, with the G.I. Bill and federal housing subsidies, reduced the up-front cost of a house to many buyers to around $400 (equal to $5,242 today).
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