Trade Talk Episode 21- How Wheelhouse is Streamlining the Build Process

Trade Talk Episode 21 Live Design, Real Results: How Wheelhouse is Streamlining the Build Process

Published October 14, 2025

Special Guest- Michele Nicholson and Jonathan Brown

In this episode of Trade Talk, hosts Sarah White and Lindsay Lord sit down with Michelle Nicholson and Jonathan Brown of Wheelhouse Consulting and Engineering — a firm that’s redefining the design-to-build process for builders and homeowners alike.

From feasibility studies to “live design” sessions that turn ideas into construction-ready plans in a single meeting, Wheelhouse is helping builders save time, reduce back-and-forth, and keep projects on track. Michelle shares her vision for creating VIP builder partnerships along the Emerald Coast, while Jonathan demonstrates how live design technology brings floor plans to life — in hours instead of months.

Whether you’re a builder looking to streamline your workflow or a homeowner dreaming up your next project, this episode offers a fascinating look at how technology and collaboration are changing the construction industry.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How Wheelhouse’s live design process speeds up planning and approvals

• The benefits of having engineering, design, and permitting all under one roof

• How strategic builder partnerships improve client experience and profitability

• The importance of realistic budgeting and value engineering early in design

• Why collaboration between builders, designers, and engineers leads to better outcomes for everyone

“Most builders would prefer a client come with biddable plans and financing lined up. We can take that client, help them find everything that they might need, and then in turn give them floor plans and elevations they can begin to bid in a span of two weeks instead of six months.”

— Michelle Nicholson, Wheelhouse Consulting

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