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NEW HOME PRE-DESIGN PLANNING GUIDE
This guidebook is for people who are thinking about undertaking a new home project but are not yet in a position to make a commitment or hire a design professional. The guide has useful tips on assessing the size and cost of your new home, as well as how to define your design and lifestyle preferences. There is also a discussion about the various contract delivery methods from Design/Build to the traditional track Design/Bid/Build processes. Using this guide helps organize your thoughts and information and will lead to a more efficient design process once you are ready to engage a professional.
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RENOVATION PRE-DESIGN PLANNING GUIDE
This guidebook is for people who are thinking about undertaking the renovation of their existing home or one they plan to purchase. Specifically, the guide is for people who are in the early planning stages, but not yet in a position to hire a design professional. The guide provides useful tips on assessing the relative value between renovation versus new construction, outlining the benefits of re-using an older building while avoiding common pitfalls. The guide has useful tips on assessing the size and cost of your new home, as well as how to define your design and lifestyle preferences. There is also a discussion about the various contract delivery methods from Design/Build to the traditional track Design/Bid/Build processes. Using this guide helps organize your thoughts and information and will lead to a more efficient design process once you are ready to engage a professional.
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