Revisit Interview with the Contractor

Redress show questions I got on Episode #4 - Design Build - I wanted to redress some comments during the last podcast [Episode #4 Interview with Mark Marshall]. I got a couple of questions from architects and others about how the discussion went. Some thought I was just abdicating my responsibility to the contractor for the project. I was not. I am open to completing a project so my client has an excellent experience and achieves their dream. That doesn’t have to mean that I am driving the bus. My ego is ok with letting the contractor be in control. Are there other ways to complete a project yes. But if it is the contractor controlling the project - I want to make sure that I have contact with the homeowner and we are having discussions about their home.

I have been in projects where the contractor used me as drafting services and tried to slash my fee to get costs down. That doesn’t work. That is not what I was signing on with the contractor

Manufactured Drama - What’s Wrong with DIY Shows?

WARNING!!! Rant ahead!

We will be talking about DIY shows and they can hurt your project

Latest on San Luis Obispo County ADU Ordinance

We will also review what is happening with San Luis Obispo County ADU ordinance.  What the City of San Luis Obispo and other cities

San Luis Obispo County ADU ordinance

Here is the Link for ADU Summary of SLO County’s ADU Ordinance:  https://tinyurl.com/adu-podcast

Client Question

Invite the audience to submit questions to [email protected]

What are typical steps for a home remodeling project?

However, I know that it is still hard to walk into an architect’s office cold so I created a report that I would like to offer to you. The report is titled “Why Almost Every DIY Show is Wrong About Home Remodeling!” It will walk you through step-by-step the initial process of home remodeling or new construction. I have added a link in the show notes to get your free copy. You can also go to our website www.MichaelSmithArchitect.com/Free-Report

Closing Comments

Well that is our show today - I hope you liked it. It certainly was loaded. We got to hear from a contractor that I work with and he shared his insight on the home construction process.

We reviewed the latest on the San Luis Obispo County’s ADU Ordinance

We reviewed affordable housing we have just started the past week.

And lastly, we talked about a common client question - What are typical steps for a home remodeling project? Don’t forget your free report that is available that can help with this question.

Looking Ahead

We will have a current topic effecting the home remodeling market.

Continue to stay on top of the ADU Ordinance

We will talk another project we are working on

And answer a common question from clients.

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