Construction Blog Series w/Joan Watkins

“How to Choose an Architect” is the first in a series of blogs discussing construction projects. Consult Your CFO and Joan Watkins, Owner of JSW Residential Design are collaborating to bring you this information. We hope you find this information...

Choosing an Architect

The feeling is over whelming, the walls are starting to close in on you.  It’s impossible to fit anything else through the door.  And then it hits you, you’ve outgrown your existing home. It’s time for an addition or a renovation to your existing...

Choosing a Builder

You have designed your new building to your specifications now time to decide on a contactor/builder to make your dream building come true.  It is critical to hire a builder with whom both you and the architect feel comfortable working, but that is not the only...

Obtaining Legal Representation / Choosing a lawyer

Establishing a solid construction building agreement is extremely critical to the success of the project. You need to make sure your needs and priorities are completely documented and not open to interpretation. This makes obtaining a strong legal advocate throughout...

Construction Planning and Design

In any construction project planning is critical to the successful outcome of the design.  Over the years we have seen many construction projects that, due to lack of proper planning, fail, thus causing the owner to be unhappy with the design and have cost overruns...