Riddell-Schwarder Shop/ADU
/Designer Rendering of Project:
DESIGNER:
Rory Burmeister
Abode Designs
136 E. Broadway
Missoula, MT 59802
(406) 546-1364
rory@abodedesigner.com
SUBCONTRACTORS/VENDORS:
406 Barnwood
Brown Masonry
Buhler Construction/Jace Johnson Construction
Builders First Source
Counter Solutions
Energy Partners
Great Floors
Hal Brown Painting
Integrity Windows and Doors
Marble Creek Construction
Missoula Glass
Raptor Plumbing
Riska Insulation
Simpli Cabinets
Snow Mountain Electric
Spartan Air Pro
Stenerson Excavation
Western Drywall
Western Montana Garage Doors
Western Montana Roofing
Whetzel Concrete
Status of Project - May 23, 2026 - Additional photos of the build.
Status of Project - May 19, 2026 - A few additional photos of the entrance to the ADU from the porch/deck and of the bedroom after made larger by elimination of a wall. Next is roof dry-in, field measurement of cabinets, then floors finished in ADU. We remain on schedule using the original schedule.
Status of Project - May 15, 2026 - Framers kicked butt and finished in two weeks. They did an amazing job. We are technically ahead of schedule but a missing window may put some obstacles in front of us. Check out the drone photos taken by our client, Jon. Very cool. Also a photo of them watching the progress and of Janice looking out her kitchen window.
Status of Project - May 1, 2026 - Inspection completed and concrete poured and cured ready for framers to begin May 4, 2026, We continue to stay on schedule. Note the soon-to-be occupant checking things out and also supervising the concrete pour while sipping her morning coffee.
Status of Project - April 17, 2026 - Finish concrete prep with radiant tubing for inspection on April 20, 2026.
Status of Project - April 9, 2026 - Underground plumbing and county inspection complete. Ready to finish concrete prep.
Status of Project - April 3, 2026 - Forms set for foundation and prepared for underground plumbing. Can you find the neighbor supervising the work in the 4th photo below? Always an amazing day on our job sites.
Status of Project - March 27, 2026 - Tree removal and foundation prep complete. Ready to set forms for concrete and prep for underground plumbing.
Status of Project - March 15, 2026 - Aerial photos of project site.
Status of Project - March 2, 2026 - Project approved and excavation work to begin March 16, 2026.
Status of Project - February 28, 2026 - Bids received and proposal presented to clients.
Status of Project - February 13, 2026: Septic Permit issued February 4, 2026; Building Permit issued February 9, 2026.
Status of Project - January 26, 2026: Permit package at Missoula County. Bid package out to bid. Bids due February 20, 2026.
Status of Project - November 4, 2025 - Design/drafting of plans for project began August 7, 2025. Final plans ready to submit to Missoula County.
Status of Project - August 1, 2025 - COSA rewrite to allow for second family dwelling began in March of 2025 and was approved.
