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.
Larger isn’t necessarily better. Interesting details made of quality materials that are properly installed trump huge spaces with mediocre materials and little character.
They bid the construction by estimating the time it will take to complete the job. Consequently they are financially motivated to keep the job on schedule.
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.
