Custom Home Cost Surprises: Site and Structural Realities
Discover why unexpected custom build costs often hide underground, from soil export and sewer ejector pumps to frost-depth engineering, and how early site planning informed by homebuilding experience protects your budget.
The Groundwork of a Great Home: Why Elevations and Grading Matter Most
Discover why early elevation planning, frost-depth engineering, and proper lot grading are critical first steps to ensuring your custom home’s long-term stability and drainage.
The Rise of the Dual Kitchen: Why Wasatch Front Custom Builds Are Prioritizing Prep Spaces
Discover why custom homebuilders along the Wasatch Front are moving beyond single open-concept kitchens to integrate concealed prep spaces and butler’s pantries that keep everyday clutter hidden while entertaining.
Celebrating Our New Headquarters: Join Us for an Open House & Community Giveback Drive
We’re celebrating our new office space with an open house on Aug. 27. Stop by anytime between 2 and 5 p.m. for food, fun giveaways, and a community service back-to-school supply backpack assembly drive.
Château de la Fossette: Custom European Luxury in Sandy’s Orchards at Dimple Dell
As home enthusiasts explore The Orchards at Dimple Dell during the 2026 Salt Lake Parade of Homes, discover Gordon Milar Construction’s featured estate, Château de la Fossette, a $7.45M French countryside manor. Check out an exclusive video trailer, architectural specs, and private tour opportunities.
Partner Spotlight: Setting the Foundation with HADCO Construction
Discover how our partnership with HADCO Construction brings elite site development under one roof, ensuring every Gordon Milar custom home along the Wasatch Front starts on the strongest possible footing.
Celebrating 13,900+ Visitors at Home #5 in Alpine During the 2026 Utah Valley Parade of Homes
Almost 14,000 of you walked through our doors, making Deerfield Estate at The Cove one of the most-trafficked and talked-about homes in the 2026 Utah Valley Parade of Homes.
Partner Spotlight: Multi-Sensory Luxury with Atmos Fragrance
We teamed up with Utah-based startup Atmos Fragrance to elevate our Alpine Parade home (in the 2026 Utah Valley Parade of Homes) with custom, immersive scents that left thousands of visitors raving about the home’s luxurious atmosphere.
New Corporate Headquarters at Sandy Park Center
Gordon Milar Construction has officially moved its corporate headquarters to the Sandy Park Center, a new collaborative hub for homebuyers and investors to connect with our team.
Halfway Through the 2026 Utah Valley Parade of Homes: A Look Inside Home #5 in Alpine
Discover the craftsmanship behind Home #5 at Deerfield Estate at The Cove in Alpine, and explore this custom residence in person or via the newly launched virtual tour.
Deerfield Estate at The Cove: Finishing Touches on Our 2026 Utah Valley Parade of Homes Entry
Experience the final stages of craftsmanship at Deerfield Estate at The Cove, our stunning 1-acre Alpine estate featured in the 2026 Utah Valley Parade of Homes.
The Art of the Hidden Room: Elevating Utah Custom Homes
Discover how local craftsmanship and specialized design are bringing the intrigue of hidden rooms and secret passages into modern custom homes along the Wasatch Front.
Discover the Perfect Blend of Luxury and Play in Our Salem Model Home
Experience the perfect blend of sophisticated design and family-friendly luxury in this 5,800-square-foot Salem model home, featuring a spa-like primary suite, a hidden children's play area, and an incredible golf simulator.
Partner Spotlight: High-Tech Transparency with Homestead Electric
See through your walls before they're even built. Discover how our partnership with Homestead Electric uses 3D scanning to create a digital twin of your home’s inner workings—providing peace of mind for every future remodel or repair.
Building a Custom Home on the Wasatch Front: The Gordon Milar Process
From the legendary 3-hour start meeting to on-site quality checks, discover how Gordon Milar Construction simplifies the custom homebuilding journey.
Join Our Team for the 2026 Utah Valley Parade of Homes
Join our team in Alpine for the 2026 Utah Valley Parade of Homes this June by applying for one of our part-time hosting positions.
Quality, Trust, and Customization: Why Homeowners Choose Gordon Milar Construction
Explore how Gordon Milar Construction combines decades of design-build expertise with available homebuilding lots to help you create a personalized custom home anywhere along Utah’s Wasatch Front.
Building Your Dream Home in Salem, Utah with Gordon Milar Construction
Explore nearly 60 available lots for design-build custom homes built by Gordon Milar Construction in three premier new Salem neighborhoods.
Customizing Your New Utah Home: The Gordon Milar Construction Design-Build Advantage
Discover why Gordon Milar Construction is northern Utah's premier custom design-build homebuilder, offering decades of experience in creating personalized floor plans and unique home styles across the Wasatch Front.
5 Things to Think About Before You Finalize Your Floor Plan
Designing a custom home in Utah? Smart planning for storage, sunlight, layout, and future needs makes all the difference.