PLANNING AND BUDGETING PROCESS: 1) Obtain architectural drawings or design documents. 2) Schedule meeting on-site and review project goals and basic design concepts. 3) Submit preliminary estimate. 4) Discuss estimate and determine budget amount. 5) Submit 2% retainer for budgeted amount. 6) Confirm target start date. 7) Confirm target date for architectural/design...

design tips & resources, money & budgets A GOOD GENERAL CONTRACTOR WILL DO THREE IMPORTANT THINGS FOR YOU:    1) PROVIDE YOU WITH A CLEAR, DETAILED, ACCURATE ESTIMATE FOR YOUR PROJECT.    2) MANAGE YOUR PROJECT WELL.    3) BUILD YOUR HOME BEAUTIFULLY. Sadly, too often, they don’t. Sometimes that is...