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2. Unsurpassed Quality. Award-winning Style.
Here at Frankel Building Group we know how to make a house a home.
But don’t take our word for it. The Greater Houston Builders Association named Frankel Building
Group the Custom Builder of the Year in 2013, 2011 and 2010. We also took home top honors in
superior “green” building, and consistently win national, state and local awards.
Already own your property? Need a lot? Not sure where to build? No problem. We can build
a home on your lot, help find you a lot, or create a phenomenal custom home on one of our
many premier properties. Our homes truly set the standard in the area’s hottest communities
in Houston, such as Tanglewood, The Memorial Villages, and more.
Trust Frankel Building Group to build the luxury custom home of your dreams.
2011 GHBA Custom Builder of the Year
2013 & 2010 GHBA Grand Award for Best Custom Builder
Thank you for your interest in Frankel Building Group.
A family-run, hands-on, full-service company for more than
25 years, we’re passionate about quality home building.
We partner with our clients—listen to your vision, learn about
your lifestyle, discover your taste. Then, we draw plans for your
new home, handle the project management, and build the finest
luxury custom home using today’s advanced building science and
technology. We consult with you every step of the way.
Our number one goal is to complete your dream home on budget
and on schedule, and we serve as your advocate throughout the
process. We believe in hard work, integrity, and delivering on
our promises.
From our family to yours, we look forward to working with you.
design|build|innovate
Jim Frankel
Chairman & Founder
Graduate Master Builder
Scott Frankel
Principal
GMB, Master CGP, CGB, CGP
Kevin Frankel
Principal
MBA, CGP, Broker™
3. 01“I am always happy to recommend a
person or business that does excellent
work and is so easy to work with. What
a pleasure it was working with Jim
Frankel and his whole group in the
construction of our new home. Jim sees
to it that he builds the finest home
possible. My wife and I love our Jim
Frankel home and would recommend
Frankel Building Group to anyone
considering building a new home.
The level of construction quality is
unsurpassed. Any changes or problems
we had were handled quickly and to our
total satisfaction. Thanks again, Jim!”
Walt Lundell
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Meet with Kevin and Scott.
Your homebuilding process begins with Kevin and Scott Frankel. While considering your
finances and listening to your needs, Kevin and Scott will help you assess how to make
your home a reality.
Sketch your vision.
Renowned Building Designer Rodney Stevens, our in-house design specialist, will sketch out
your vision of your home as you describe it. Rodney ensures that the interior of your home is
planned with an orientation that is in harmony with your lifestyle.
See your plans come to life.
Our architectural Design team brings your
drawings to life using advanced architectural
software like Revit® and AutoCAD® to create a
3D model that you can “walk through” during
the design phase. Changes can be made easily
and viewed immediately. The team then creates
the final plans to build.
Decorate and build your dream home.
Our team of highly trained construction
professionals then break ground and build your dream home with sustainable materials,
top-of-the-line building products, fixtures, appliances, and finishes. You make all of the
selections in our state-of-the-art design studio.
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“This control of the design and
build process from start to finish
makes our product, our process,
and our company truly unique.”
Jim Frankel
5. “Seven years ago our family invested
in a Frankel Home. We use the word
‘invest’ versus ‘purchase’ because it
is a lasting benefit, not a temporary
building that loses its appeal after
several years. Even today, the quality
of our home is still incredible! Thank
you, Frankel Building Group, for
your commitment to excellent home
building.”
The Denny Thomas Family
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Our state-of-the-art
design studio simplifies
the material and finish
selections process,
utilizing talented onsite
staff and proprietary
selection software.
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Sketch Phase
Survey & Site
Once a site is obtained, we carefully study the ecology and environment in order to obtain
the best possible custom design through a process called environmental design. We begin by
researching the site to discover any local ordinances, deed restrictions, and other vital building
information in order to obtain a clear understanding of the constraints of the site. We do this
by obtaining information from the city, visiting the site, and having a survey performed.
Original Concept Sketch
Unique to Frankel Building Group, our Building Designer is on staff and meets with
clients from the start. Rodney listens as they discuss their lifestyle and how they desire
the house to function, then turns their thoughts into an architectural form—sketching
beautiful renderings of their dream home. Rodney will sit down across from you during
your first concept meeting and sketch your ideas into plans and elevations on the lot!
Refining Sketches
Once a concept has been established for the home, Rodney will start to refine the drawings by
adding multiple layers of design until the concept is complete. Square footage, room counts,
and environmental design are addressed during this stage so that the budget and scope can
be established. Once completed, the sketches will be used to determine the elevation, and by
extension, the architectural feel of the house.
Sketched Elevations
The elevation is one of the most important architectural elements of your new home. It
will determine the three-dimensional feel of the home by creating order, proportions, and
architectural details. Throughout the entire Sketch Phase, clients’ input is encouraged on
the design and feel of their home.
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8. 71 Pine Brook
Illustrated here is the original concept that Building Designer Rodney Stevens created alongside
the homeowners during the 3D sketch phase, all the way through the interior selection process
into the finished product. The use of illustration and access to outstanding materials allowed
the homeowners to easily follow and agree on each step of the process, and also to be fully
aware of what they were getting. The building designers, projects managers, interior designers,
and homeowners were able to collaborate effectively with this advanced method.
Examples of our rendering process during the 3D sketch phase, compared to the final product below.
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“This case study demonstrates our strength as a full-service design/build
firm and our ability to take your project from concept to completion.”
Scott Frankel
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Houston’s Premier Green Home Builders
Frankel Building Group made the
commitment to “go green” several years
ago—not because of client demand, but
because it was the right thing to do.
Brothers Scott and Kevin Frankel wanted
to position the company at the forefront
of the industry, and Jim Frankel
supported it without question. FBG now
builds all of its new homes to LEED
certified standards, one of only two
builders in the country to do so.*
LEED (Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design) is an
internationally recognized certification
program set up by the U.S. Green
Building Council that provides third-
party verification of a building’s green
design, construction, and operation.
Eco-friendly, Efficient & Innovative
The LEED program encourages sustainable building practices that help to improve indoor
air quality and reduce energy and water usage, as well as minimize the environmental
impact of building. In building green homes, FBG places an emphasis on energy and water
efficiency, use of resources, and innovative design.
Buyers of green homes can save on energy and water bills while living in a cleaner,
healthier indoor environment. Together, buyers and green home builders help sustain the
environment for future generations.
Frankel Building Group has received countless accolades for its cutting-edge, green-
minded philosophy, and has become the premier green home builders in Houston. In
2013, FBG won the Greater Houston Builders Association Award for Green Home of
the Year for the second time, along with the Grand Award for Best Custom Builder, and
various other state and local awards.
*Steve Sanders, CEO Tempo Partners and US ECOlogic
sustainable
sites (ss)
locations &
linkages (ll)
water
efficiency (we)
energy &
atmosphere (ea)
awareness &
education (ae)
materials &
resources (mr)
indoor
environmental
quality (ieq)
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“We have always had a positive
experience with your customer
service, and our home. I think the one
most important factor for us is the
service you continue to provide. We
no longer need ‘adjustments’ to our
home, but any question we may have
regarding anything pertaining to our
home is attended to. The contractors
which were in our home and the
office personnel have always been
professional, helpful and courteous.
The best recommendation—if we moved
in the Houston area and built a new
home or looked for a home, one of the
priorities would be a Frankel home.
After six years of owning our home we
would purchase it again.”
Eddie and Jana Whitfield
11. “When you come to work with us,
we are on your side of the table.
The client always comes first.”
Scott Frankel
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o u r s t o r y
The founder and patriarch of Frankel Building Group, Jim Frankel has been building in
Houston’s best neighborhoods for more than two decades. Jim and his son Scott are among
the few builders in America to hold the status of Graduate Master Builder.
For many years, Jim ran the company as a “one-man show,” but as business boomed and he
had the vision to expand, Jim’s sons Kevin and Scott joined the family business—on the very
same day.
They each lead different facets of the company: Jim now serves as Chairman, Kevin
heads up the sales and financial divisions, and Scott handles construction and operations
management. But in any aspect of the business, their focus remains on customer service,
interactive experience, and trust.
Because of the longevity and reputation of the business, Frankel Building Group has been
able to recruit a staff of extraordinary professionals in their fields. The Frankels have built
an award-winning custom home building company unlike any other in Houston.
Frankel Building Group is deeply involved in the community as well as the residential building
industry. They always strive to exceed the expectations of their home buyers, and their team.
Jim Frankel launched Jim Frankel Custom Homes in 1988, and was the first custom
builder to start a home in west Houston’s Cinco Ranch. A native Houstonian, Jim is an
Honored Life Director and past President of the Greater Houston Builders Association,
and a Life Director of the Texas Association of Builders. He won GHBA’s Custom Builder
of the Year for the first time in 1999. He and his wife, Carol, have four children and three
grandchildren.
Kevin Frankel gained real estate experience at Wulfe & Co. and Weingarten Realty before
joining his father’s firm in 2006. Kevin’s keen eye for new projects, smart investments, and
economic trends continues to position FBG ahead of the curve. He loves working with his
family and spending time with his wife, two daughters and son.
Scott Frankel began his career working with Newmark Homes and Lindenwood Homes,
and also joined FBG in 2006. Scott has been instrumental in expanding green building in the
Houston custom home market. He is a Master Certified Green Professional, the first registered
in Texas and the second in the country. Scott is married with his first child on the way.
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12. “We had quite a wonderful experience
when we built our first Frankel Custom
Home. Jimmy walked us through every
step of the process. His thoughtful and
accommodating contractors helped
create a beautiful home for our family.
We were so pleased with the process,
when it came time for our growing
family to move, we ended up buying
another Frankel Custom Home.”
Matt and Kate Drury
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