get construction planning started early
Like most things, it’s better to start organizing a construction project early, compared to at the last minute. No matter where you are building a custom home in Bend, Sisters, Oregon or in Florida starting early not only relieves pressure through-out the project, but allows the proper time to plan, design, and determine details that are important to creating a finished project that fits your lifestyle and not finish with a home where you find yourself saying “why didn’t we think of that”. There can always be something that you wish you had done differently, but when rushing a project you are certain to have regrets, or find things you wish had been done differently, after completion. It may not even have cost any money to have done something differently that would have made your home or home improvement better had the thought been allowed to ferment.
A reasonable amount of preplanning also will save money and the time to complete your project as there will likely be less changes as construction progresses. In construction the adage “time is money” is particularly true. You’ll also find that building your home will be a much more enjoyable experience without being rushed in making decisions and selections.
Many choices are best left until construction is underway, such as wall paint color. But it does not hurt to have a paint color chosen early and then confirm the color once the sheetrock is up. Most selections can be handled this way. Some specifics that usually end up being chosen as construction progresses, but can be chosen early are appliances, flooring, fireplace unit and fireplace face, basic cabinet style and layout, as well as counter tops.