Once you have decided to build a custom home in Oregon, you need to jump right in with both feet. It is never too early to start the planning process, regardless of when you decide you want the home to be built. The more planning and review, the more likely the project is to go off with minimal delays and unexpected costs.
There are two major tools to consider when planning out the cost of a home construction project. These are the Ability to Influence Outcome Curve and the Ability to Influence Cost Curve. As you look at these two tools, planning ahead had the biggest compact on the final outcome as well as the quality of the overall product being produced. Why is that? Well, simply put, planning allows you to consider all contingency plans and possible obstructions to completing the project. With enough planning, there is no scenario for which you will not be ready.
Create a Team
When we write about homeowners diving into the custom home building market for the first time, we often talk about experience and putting the right team around you. For most people, they simply do not have the experience to run a build like this on their own, which is why we highly recommend bringing a residential construction project manager aboard to help. At the very least, you will want a construction consultant that can step in when needed to assist you throughout the process.
As you put your team together, hopefully with the help of residential construction project manager, you need to add team members that are on the same page as you, that will make your vision come true. At the same time, you need team members who are going to be brutally honest with you. For instance, if you have a special feature, such as a wine cellar or cigar room, that can be done, but not realistically for the budget you have set aside, you need to know that from the outset as well as alternatives.
Another key element in selecting the right team to help you plan ahead is a team that has the proper tools to plan the build, such as 3D image virtual walkthrough. I cannot even begin to explain the money that can be saved on a build by using this software. This enables you to step inside your home, to see every detail, right down to the screws holding on the cabinet handles, before you ever break ground on the project. You will be able to see aesthetic and structural problems before you start construction, and adjust accordingly, rather than seeing them problems pop up in the middle of construction.
If you are considering building a custom home in Oregon, Better Build Now would love to help. We offer a wide variety of managed residential construction services to help ensure your build happens on time and on budget. For more information, give us a call at 888-402-4180.