When you're juggling clients, contractors, and designers on one project, staying aligned on the vision isn't optional—it's critical. With so many players involved, it’s easy for details to get lost, miscommunicated, or misinterpreted.
Here’s how to make sure everyone stays on the same page from day one to move-in day—plus how Digs can help make it easier than ever:
1. Start With a Shared Vision
Before a single wall goes up, ensure there’s a central document that outlines the core vision:
- Design goals and must-haves
- Budget parameters
- Timeline expectations
- Style references and inspiration
- Key decision-makers and communication preferences
Having this in writing—ideally in a shared platform like Digs, where all stakeholders can access and contribute—establishes a single source of truth and helps prevent surprises down the road.
2. Centralize Communication
Group texts and endless email chains? Recipe for confusion. Use a central platform to manage conversations, updates, and changes. This avoids:
- Miscommunication
- Missed messages
- Conflicting versions of selections or plans
With a tool like Digs, you can keep all stakeholders in the loop with real-time updates, notifications on floorplan changes, and client selections—so nothing gets lost in translation and no one’s left out of the loop.
3. Visuals > Verbal Descriptions
When it comes to design, words can fail. “Modern farmhouse” might mean one thing to the client and something entirely different to the designer. Use:
- Mood boards
- 3D renderings
- Floorplan markups
- Real material samples
With Digs, visual files, inspiration images, and marked-up floorplans can all be shared and stored in one place, making it easy for everyone to reference the exact same vision—even months later.
4. Clarify Roles and Responsibilities
Everyone should know:
- Who approves what
- Who communicates with the client
- Who tracks selections and updates
Digs allows you to tag the right people on specific items and give stakeholders visibility without giving them more work—helping everyone stay in their lane and move efficiently through the project.
5. Track Selections and Decisions in One Place
It’s easy for small decisions (cabinet pulls, grout colors, lighting trims) to derail timelines when they’re missing or mismatched. A central selections tracker keeps everything organized, updated, and approved by the right people—without back-and-forth chaos.
With Digs, you can track the process of selections from start to finish, no need to shuffle through emails and paperwork to find the answer!
Bonus: It also builds trust with the client, who can visually track progress and stay informed without having to ask.
6. Meet Regularly—But Efficiently
Whether it’s a weekly call, site walk, or virtual check-in, regular communication builds confidence and keeps projects moving forward. Use meetings to:
- Review progress
- Flag upcoming decisions
- Resolve potential bottlenecks
Digs makes it easy to log those updates, share notes or documents from meetings, and assign next steps—so everyone walks away with clarity and follow-through.
7. Use Technology That Works for Everyone
Don’t force your team into complicated platforms they’ll never use. Choose tech tools that:
- Are simple and intuitive
- Work on mobile and desktop
- Provide visibility for clients without overwhelming them
- Allow builders and designers to collaborate in real time
Digs is built specifically for builders and the teams they work with, making it easy for designers and contractors to contribute without learning complex software. No more wrangling files, chasing updates, or explaining selections twice.
A shared vision isn’t just about what you’re building—it’s about how you’re building it together. When clients, contractors, and designers are aligned, projects run smoother, relationships are stronger, and the final result? Exactly what everyone envisioned.
Ready to keep everyone aligned, every step of the way? Learn more about how Digs helps.
