Before You Sign

The four phases of pre-construction, and what you should have in hand before you ever commit to a construction contract.

Budgets are rarely lost during construction. They are lost in the weeks before it, when a project is priced before it has been planned. Our free design and pre-construction guide sets out how we plan a remodel, addition or new home before a price is given — and what to ask of anyone you are considering.

Inside

• The four phases of pre-construction, and what you should receive from each
• Why most projects don't need an architect — and what a complete plan set includes
• Why every project needs design, and what an in-house designer changes about your proposal
• What eight to sixteen weeks of planning actually holds
• The questions to ask any contractor before you hire them