DECEMBER 2023 THE CONSTRUCTION SOURCE AMERICA - WEST extends equally into their treatment of employees. They show great care to retain valuable employees and treat them as a valuable member of the team. “Weworkreallyhardinternallyto take care of our subcontractors. We give them windows of times to complete work. It is a combination of trying to give them as much forecast as possible but also giving them the flexibility to work within their schedules to get things done. We have an awesome family of subcontractors whom we work with on every job. The customers love them. Customers regularly comment on how friendly our subcontractors are,” says Byars. When looking at services, Fireside Homes offers custom building, renovation, and interior design. As custom builders, Fireside Homes will carefully walk clients through every aspect of the building process. Clients can browse different light fixtures, landscaping features, security cameras, home theater systems, etc. Clients can pick and choose features and amenities to their liking. “We allow our customers to be as involved as they want to be. Some of them are there every day. We’ve had builds where we sign a contract for snowbirds, and they come back to a built home. We work with them from a distance with technology. You know they have a high level of trust in you to leave during the build and come back to a finished home.” Fireside Homes also partners with interior designer, Shalmai Keim. Byars believes that Shalmai is the leading voice in interior design in our extended area. She is working currently to design her own furniture lines that could potentially be used in Fireside Homes. Fireside’s partnerships with their other consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers are equally important. Morsches Builders Mart is one example. They are an Indiana-based complete home building supplier and limber yard, offering a wide range of materials for windows, doors, decks, interior and exterior trim, roofing, hardware, siding, and more. Their inventory is stocked with the highest grades and brands of material available in the country. Fireside relies on them to deliver the kind of longlasting, high-quality homes they have become known for. Hoosier House Furnishings is another example. They are another longstanding Indiana company, based in Goshen, just like Fireside. They specialize in truly premium, high-quality custom woodworking. Their skilled craftsmen are able to work in any wood species and create any finish, and they work closely with customers to create personalized products that best meet their needs and expectations. Their cabinetry and countertops also help Fireside’s homes stand the test of time. When looking towards the future, Byars is happy with the growth and current work volume of the company. However, he notes that there is always room for improvement within the company’s branches and services. “Our mission hasn’t changed since we started our transition in 2019. I’m happy with quality and volume we are building right now. We will build anywhere from 18 to 25 homes Photo: Hannah Elyse Photo: Hannah Elyse
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