Construction Process



  1. You create your house plans (utilizing your own architect or an Emerald Coast architect).
  2. You submit your plans to Emerald Coast Construction (ECC) for a preliminary estimate.
  3. You secure financing for the project (see the Financing section).
  4. ECC submits your house plans to a licensed local Engineer for approval.
  5. Together with ECC, you finalize the plans in order to establish a final budget.
  6. You and ECC sign the Construction Contract and you make the first deposit.
  7. ECC secures building permits from the Municipality.
  8. Ground is broken and ECC begins work according to the Contract start date.
  9. ECC sends you weekly e-mail updates with photos. You make progress payments.
  10. ECC completes construction within the guaranteed deadline. You complete final inspection and make final payment.

La Joya Building Guidlines.pdf

Construction Terms Translator.pdf