Frequently Asked Questions

  • What makes Sovereignty Construction different from other contractors?

    We’re driven by three core values GRIT, TRUST, and RELATIONSHIPS. We take pride in serving rural and tribal communities that many contractors overlook, providing dependable, high-quality work where it’s needed most.

  • Do you take on smaller local projects?

    While we deeply value our local community relationships, we focus on larger-scale residential, commercial, and tribal projects that require comprehensive planning, permitting, and management.

    Our team is structured for full-service builds, meaning projects that involve multiple trades, design coordination, and detailed scheduling. This allows us to maintain the level of quality, communication, and efficiency our clients expect.

  • Do you help with grants or funding for tribal projects?

    Yes. Our team has experience navigating tribal funding, federal grants, and eligibility requirements. We can assist with documentation and coordination to make the process smoother for your community or department.

  • Do you offer design-build services or only construction?

    Yes, we offer full design-build services in addition to general contracting. That means we can handle your entire project from concept to completion under one unified team.

    With design-build, our architects, engineers, and construction professionals collaborate from the very beginning to ensure your project stays efficient, on-budget, and aligned with your vision. This approach minimizes miscommunication, shortens timelines, and delivers a smoother, more cohesive build experience whether it’s a custom home, commercial facility, or tribal development project.

  • Can you help tribes prepare RFPs or construction scopes?

    Yes , Sovereignty Construction can absolutely assist tribes with developing Requests for Proposals (RFPs), scopes of work, and project documentation.

    We understand that many tribal departments and councils juggle multiple priorities, so our team helps simplify the process by drafting clear, compliant RFPs that attract qualified bids, outlining detailed scopes of work, schedules, and ensuring alignment with tribal, federal, and grant-based regulations

    Our goal is to support tribal governments in setting up successful, transparent construction projects from the very start whether we’re serving as an advisor or as your selected contractor.

  • How do you keep clients updated on progress?

    We use Buildertrend, a leading construction management platform, to keep clients fully informed throughout every phase of their project.

    With Buildertrend, clients have 24/7 access to real-time updates, including: daily logs and progress photos from the job site, project schedules with milestone tracking, change orders and budget transparency, and messaging tools for direct communication with our team.

    This system allows clients to easily monitor progress, review documents, and stay engaged whether they’re on-site or across the country. It’s part of our commitment to clarity, accountability, and stress-free project management.