These documents (aka blueprints) and specifications detail what you are buying. If you don’t understand these documents, you don’t know what you’re buying. Ask your architect questions about anything…
The contract with your architect, contractor and designer should clearly state what you are paying for, how much you are paying for it, and how the schedule will proceed.
More often than not, construction projects end up behind schedule due to the client’s inability to make decisions and/or because they change their mind during construction.
Your project is probably going to be completely custom. And if you have limited time, talent or interest in the hundreds of finish decisions you’ll have to make, it’s best to ask your design team to…
The best construction projects start with the best construction documents (blueprints and specifications). The best construction documents are accurate, thorough, and creative.
Chances are you’ll get impatient and frustrated at some point during the design phase. Hang in there. Thoughtful decisions during design will pay off later. You’ll be much more frustrated if you rush…
Finishes like flooring, cabinets, and fixtures aren’t necessarily sitting in a warehouse waiting for you to select it and have it shipped overnight. Some items take weeks or months to get delivered…
It’s a lot easier and cheaper to erase a few lines on a drawing than it is to tear down a wall during construction. Thorough documents result in better budgets and more accurate bids. The more that is…
If you are considering a design/build firm (a company that provides design and construction services), ask specific questions about the company’s design capabilities, experience and credentials. Do they…
