How does the quality of my plans affect my project?

When budgeting for a new home design fees can sometimes appear as a luxury however to build a new home on budget, on time and without disappointment it is imperative that you and your builder are clear on the plans and specifications of the home. The work and money required to develop a clear set of plans and specifications is out weighed by the efficiency and professionalism in which you project will be executed. Building officials, suppliers, sub-contractors and lending institutions all need information from the plans and the more clear the information the fewer questions and delays will occur. Suppliers and sub-contractors develop bids and pricing from the plans and specifications so the more complete the work the more accurate your budget will be. Despite popular belief home builders operate on a modest profit margin so the reality of a builder covering some large unforeseen discrepancy or omission in estimating due to inaccurate or lack of information on the plans and specifications is highly unlikely. Detailed up front planning will make for a less stressful building process and ensure that in the end your home is everything you desired.