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ishoot308 · 12-16-2010, 07:58 PM

Dr. Green;

Jmen24 has given you solid advice.

In hindsight (which is always 20/20) I would have taken your over budget design and sat down with your original Architect and do what is called "value engineering". Basically cutting out the fluff or living space until your project is within budget. I have been involved in commercial construction for over 25 years and this is standard operating procedure on almost every job I have been involved with. I would think the same holds true for residential work in some respect.

Good Luck!

Dan

12-16-2010, 07:58 PM	#28
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 5,927 Thanks: 2,285 Thanked 4,938 Times in 1,914 Posts	Good Advice Dr. Green; Jmen24 has given you solid advice. In hindsight (which is always 20/20) I would have taken your over budget design and sat down with your original Architect and do what is called "value engineering". Basically cutting out the fluff or living space until your project is within budget. I have been involved in commercial construction for over 25 years and this is standard operating procedure on almost every job I have been involved with. I would think the same holds true for residential work in some respect. Good Luck! Dan