ABOUT US
ABOUT Forge Construction
Forge Construction traces its roots back to 2012, when founder Thomas Potgieter first began his journey in the world of bespoke property development. What started under a different name eventually evolved into one of South Africa’s leading boutique ultra-luxury custom home builders.
Driven by a passion for architectural distinction and uncompromising quality, Thomas laid the foundation for what would become a signature brand in luxury living. After several years of industry experience and strategic partnerships, he launched Forge Construction to focus exclusively on high-end residential developments and tailor-made building solutions.
Today, Forge Construction stands at the forefront of premium property development, specializing in turnkey luxury homes, curated building packages, and exclusive residential projects. Every home is a masterpiece, reflecting our commitment to craftsmanship, innovation, and the highest standards of design. At Forge Construction, we don’t just build houses—we craft dream homes that elevate lifestyle.
Testimonial
“Although we were one of the very first homes built by the Atélier Living team, the experience was nothing short of amazing. From the very beginning, the team was professional, transparent, and fully committed to delivering on what was promised.
Our home was completed on time and on budget, with quality and attention to detail that exceeded our expectations.
Years later, we’re still happily living in the home — and yes, still happily married too!
We’re proud to say we were part of the early journey and would recommend Atélier Living without hesitation.”
— The Maharaj Family
The Forge Construction Way: Open Book Costing Done Right
The Problem with the Traditional Building Model
Most homeowners begin their building journey the hard way — sourcing an architect, drawing up plans, assembling a professional team, and then sending those plans out for quotes from contractors. What often follows is a race to the bottom: selecting the cheapest quote in hopes of saving money.
But here’s the catch: most contractors build their margins around the part of the project they specialize in—usually the structural or "wet work" phase. Once that’s completed, they still need to oversee the rest of the build, but by then, the profit has already been made and the motivation wanes.
This leads to several issues:
- Poor project management once the contractor’s primary task is complete.
- Cash flow problems as the builder juggles multiple jobs to survive.
- Cutting corners on finishes and specialized work to stay within budget.
- Delays and cost overruns that ultimately affect you, the client.
It’s a spiraling problem that sees many builders go out of business—and leaves clients with unfinished homes, mounting costs, and serious stress.
The Forge Construction Solution: Open Book Costing
We’ve reimagined the building process to put you, the client, in full control. With our Open Book Costing system, every cost is transparent, every saving is yours, and there are no hidden margins.
Here’s how it works:
- You pay a fixed professional fee for our expertise, project management, and construction oversight.
- All supplier and subcontractor quotes are open and visible to you.
- You know exactly where your money is going—and more importantly, where you can save.
- We assemble the professional team upfront—architects, engineers, quantity surveyors—so the process is seamless from day one.
With this system:
There are no markups on materials or subcontractor fees.