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C&M InnovationsGeneral Contractor · River Valley, AR 479-970-4343
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New Construction

Your general contractor, from the ground up.

Ground-up construction from your drawings: houses, barndominiums, garages, shops and pole barns, built on your land by one licensed and insured crew.

Ground-up builds, from slab to keys

Some families come to us with a finished set of plans and a piece of land. They don't need a design process — they need a general contractor who will build exactly what's drawn, keep the schedule honest, and be there at the end.

C&M Innovations handles it start to finish: site prep, pad and slab, framing by our own crew, roofing, exterior, mechanicals through our trade partners, and the full interior finish-out. One point of contact the whole way.

What we build

Drone view of a metal-roof barndominium with a wraparound porch built by C&M Innovations
Metal-roof barndominium with wraparound porch
  • Single-family homes — from a plan book or an architect.
  • Barndominiums — metal-roof, open-span living with wraparound porches.
  • Shops and garages — with or without living quarters.
  • Pole barns and outbuildings — clean, square, built to last.
  • Second homes and cabins — on the lake, in the woods, wherever your lot is.

How a new build goes

Drone view of a freshly poured concrete slab on a cleared lot, ready for framing
Slab poured and curing, ready for framing
  • Plans and site visit. Send us the drawings. We walk the land and check access and grade.
  • Estimate. A written number built from the plans and the site.
  • Site prep and foundation. Clearing, grading, footings and slab.
  • Framing and dry-in. Our crew frames it and the roof goes on.
  • Mechanicals and finish. Plumbing, electrical, HVAC, insulation, drywall, then floors, cabinets, tile, paint and trim.
  • Walkthrough. Together, room by room.

If a delivery slips or weather pushes a pour, you'll hear it from us first.

Why it matters who builds your plans

The same set of drawings can turn into a great house or a headache depending on who's holding the hammer. Square framing means doors that close and tile that lines up. A licensed, insured contractor means you're protected if something goes wrong.

We're based in Dardanelle and Russellville and build anywhere in the River Valley. Read about the questions to ask before you hire anyone — then ask us all of them.

From the job site

Our new construction work.

All projects
Aerial view of a new metal-roof barndominium with wraparound porch
Barndominium
New home with a steep gable porch wrapped and ready for exterior finish
Gable-front home
New construction home with steep gables and roof trusses set
Gabled new build
Aerial view of a freshly poured house slab
Slab poured
New home wrapped and dried in at dusk
Dried in
Pole barn framing with trusses set
Pole barn
Questions

New Construction FAQ

What's the difference between new construction and a custom home?

If you already have a set of plans — from an architect, a plan book, or a previous build — we call that new construction: we build what's drawn. A custom home starts earlier, with a consultation to design the house around you. Not sure which you need? Call us; it's a five-minute conversation.

Do you build barndominiums and shops?

Yes. Metal-roof barndominiums, shop buildings with living quarters, garages and pole barns are a regular part of our work. Take a look at the projects page.

Can you build on my land if it isn't cleared yet?

Yes. Site prep — clearing, grading, the pad — is part of what we handle. We'll look at the lot during the site visit and include it in the estimate.

Do you build spec homes or on your own lots?

Our work is for homeowners and builders on their own land. If you have a lot and a plan, we're the crew to build it.

How do I get a price?

Send us your plans and your lot location through the contact form or give us a call. We'll walk the site and put together a free estimate.

Got plans and a lot? Let's get you a number.

Send us the drawings and where the property is. We'll walk the site and put together a free written estimate.