model, a rarity in the Cayman Islands construction landscape.“What’s great about our organization, and probably one of our biggest competitive advantages, is that we are design-build,” Kline explains. “Either we’re fully controlling the design using our own architects and our own interior designers, and we’re driving that project, or we’re collaborating with the client’s appointed architect or interior designer.” While we embrace a global sourcing model and often collaborate with international designers, I want to emphasize that we support local suppliers and local architects whenever practical. Our approach is never meant to undermine the value of local talent—we deeply respect and appreciate the contributions of our local partners, and we work with them regularly when the opportunity aligns. This approach addresses a common pitfall in luxury construction: the disconnect between vision and budget. “So many times I have clients that have come to me after designing these amazing plans, and they tell me they have a $2 million budget, but the architect designed a $5 million house,” Kline recounts. “There’s no magic wand that solves that issue.” By engaging early in the design process, Encompass helps clients avoid costly surprises that plague traditional bid-build projects. Kline describes his role as a thoughtful intermediary when creative ambitions and client expectations occasionally diverge. “There are times when a 29 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 12, ISSUE 07 ENCOMPASS LIMITED
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