Resource Library
Below are all all the guides and resources, in order, all in one place.
Where to Start
- Key Things to Consider Before You Begin
- Project Roles & Responsibilities
- Design-Build vs. Design-Bid-Build
- Understanding Construction Project Types
- Project Timelines: What to Expect
Budget & Financing Overview
- Understanding Construction Costs
- How to Build a Construction Budget
- Budgeting Tool
- Financing Options for Construction Projects
Planning & Feasibility Overview
- Different Types of Jurisdictions
- Zoning Guide
- Surveying
- Testing and Inspections
- Engineering: Types and Definitions
- Do You Need Plans or Not?
- Developing a Scope of Work (SOW)
- Initial Design Checklist
Design Process Overview
- Determining Your Architecture Needs
- Assembling Your Design Team
- Collecting Proposals
- Comparing Design Proposals
- Architecture Process Overview
- Reading Plans 101
- Finishes Overview
- Value Engineering During Architecture
Permitting Guide
Bidding & Contractor Selection Overview
- Scope of Work & Bidding Documents
- Contractor Walkthroughs – How to Run a Productive Site Meeting
- Bid Collection Process & Managing Contractor Questions
- What’s Included in a Contractor Bid
- Understanding Bid Structure & CSI Divisions
- Comparing Contractor Bids & Requesting Revisions
- Asking for Clarifications & Revisions
- Choosing a General Contractor & Final Due Diligence
Contracts & Risk Management Overview
- Types of Construction Contracts
- Contract Review Guide
- Construction Insurance Basics
- Project Protections: Liens, Payments & Legal Terms
- Navigating Change Orders