Ground-Up & New Construction
Plan the build. Coordinate the work.
Gazelle coordinates the construction side of ground-up homes and light commercial buildings, from luxury custom residences over 7,000 square feet to smaller single-family homes and multifamily buildings. We work closely with architects, read the plans and handle preconstruction, site readiness, trade procurement, sequencing, inspections and closeout.
Preconstruction
Good construction starts before the first machine arrives.
Ground-up work has more moving parts than a renovation. Early coordination between the owner, design team, site contractors, utilities and building trades helps reduce avoidable surprises once construction begins.
Scope & Budget Planning
Reviewing the intended project, identifying major construction packages and organizing pricing around the scope available.
Design-Team Coordination
Working with architects, engineers and other professionals so construction questions are addressed before they become field delays.
Trade Procurement
Building the subcontractor and supplier plan for excavation, concrete, framing, enclosure, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, finishes and other project needs.
Site Readiness
Preparing the property for construction.
Utility Disconnects & Decommissioning
Water, gas and electric disconnects with the utilities, asbestos testing, septic abandonment, underground oil-tank removal by a licensed contractor, and the demolition permit package before an existing house comes down.
Clearing, Excavation & Site Work
Tree and brush clearing, construction fencing and gates, demolition and foundation removal, debris and dumpster logistics, rough grading and fill, erosion control, and the survey layout and stakeout so the foundation crew starts from a known line.
Construction Management
Keeping the trades connected to the same project.
Sequence the work
Foundation, structure, enclosure, rough trades, interiors and finishes each depend on the work before them. Gazelle coordinates the sequence and handoffs between scopes.
Coordinate specialty trades
Licensed and specialty contractors are brought into the project where required, with schedules and access coordinated around the overall construction plan.
Track decisions and changes
Open items, field questions and changes need to be identified quickly so they can be priced and resolved before they affect multiple downstream trades.
Inspections & closeout
Where permits and inspections apply, the construction team coordinates with the appropriate professionals and trades so required work can move toward approval and closeout.
Active Development Experience
Three ground-up projects in motion right now.
Gazelle is currently involved in three real developments: two single-family homes, each over 7,000 square feet, and a multifamily building in the Bronx. None is finished, and we present each exactly as it stands.
Project A
Single-Family New Construction
Woodbury, NY · Site cleared · Plans filed, awaiting approval
A single-family residence of more than 7,000 square feet is planned for an existing residential property. The existing house has been demolished, the lot cleared and graded, and the survey layout completed. Plans are filed and awaiting approval. Gazelle coordinated the site work with licensed specialty contractors where the scope required it.
Work performed and coordinated to date:
- Existing-house demolition preparation and permitting coordination
- Construction fencing, gates and site security
- Tree removal and brush clearing
- Underground oil tank removal by a licensed contractor
- Septic abandonment and asbestos testing coordination
- Water service disconnect and shutoff coordination with the utility
- Electrical disconnect and utility coordination
- Existing-house demolition and foundation removal
- Site clearing, grading, fill and survey layout
House demolition, August 2026Woodbury, NY
Graded and staked for the new residence, October 2026Plans filed, awaiting approval
Project B
Single-Family New Construction
Muttontown, NY · Excavation and foundation under way
A custom residence of more than 7,000 square feet is under construction on Long Island’s North Shore. Gazelle is assisting the owner’s build: lining up and coordinating subcontractors, checking the site, resolving field issues as they come up and sourcing materials. Excavation, footings and foundation work are in progress.
Construction support to date:
- Subcontractor sourcing and coordination
- Site checks and field-issue resolution
- Material and supply procurement
- Excavation, footings and foundation-wall progress tracking
Construction assistance on an owner-managed build.
See the excavation and foundation record
Footing layout in the excavation, August 2026Muttontown, NY
Foundation-wall forms, September 2026Construction assistance by Gazelle
Project C
Multifamily Ground-Up Development
Bronx, NY · Plans filed, awaiting approval
A multifamily residential building is in preconstruction on a Bronx site. Plans are filed and awaiting approval; Gazelle participates in the development effort and construction-readiness coordination, with vertical construction still ahead. A second multifamily building in the Bronx is coming soon.
Predevelopment and preconstruction work under coordination:
- Site due diligence and development feasibility
- Survey and geotechnical investigation
- Architectural design-team coordination
- MEP engineering coordination
- Site planning and layout studies
- Permitting and preconstruction coordination
The cleared lot, winterBronx, NY
Test pit for the geotechnical investigationPlans filed, awaiting approval
Planning a ground-up project?
Send the property information, drawings if available and where the project currently stands. We can start by identifying the next construction step.