Jackson Digney, managing director at Enduro Builders, says contact the builder before the architect. A builder involved from the start catches cost problems early, works with designers to keep the design realistic, and provides a detailed 20+ page fixed-price quote that covers every construction detail and prevents overruns.
Do you want to know how to make sure your custom home is designed and built on time and on budget? Hi, my name is Jackson Digney and I'm the managing director and builder at Enduro Builders. Most people start by meeting an architect or designer who then produces a design to be quoted. A great way to start turning your dreams into reality is by contacting your builder first. The relationship with your builder during construction is one of the critical factors in determining your enjoyment of the building process, and having them by your side during design is a great way to ensure you get to know each other. In the end, you want a builder who is invested in actually building your house. They are the best resource for practical advice on building costs and ideas about what will and won't work well on your site with your budget in mind. If they know they have to build it, they aren't going to suggest an idea that won't work. Working with a builder who has open and honest relationships with architects and designers is the key to making sure your project is designed on budget. You benefit from your builder knowing about all the little things you want to have in your home. But this isn't all you need. You also need to see your builder present you with a detailed quote covering all the aspects of your project. Working out a fixed price cost for the construction of your new home is a detailed and lengthy process that requires care and attention by your builder. This ensures that nothing gets missed and that you get the best possible price. And no detail is left out of your quote. If your builder's quote doesn't run for 20 pages or more and include all of the details of your home and reference to the plans, you're in for trouble. This is especially important with energy-efficient homes where there are significantly more details that must be included. A professional builder will communicate with you about all of this in an open, honest, and reliable fashion. So if you're thinking of building, start by thinking of your builder. It could save you thousands. Thanks, Jackson.
