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Going solo on my custom home build proved everyone wrong
Most people I know insist you must have a general contractor for a custom home. I thought different and decided to run the build myself to save money. The real issue was getting the concrete guys, framers, and roofers to stick to one timeline. I made a basic chart on my kitchen wall and checked in with each crew every Monday morning. When the framers fell behind, I had to delay the roofers and rework the schedule by hand. It meant lots of early mornings and phone calls, but I kept things moving. After six months, the house was done, and I saved close to thirty grand. In my experience, if you're organized and don't mind the hassle, skipping the GC can really pay off.
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abbyc331mo ago
Used a giant whiteboard to coordinate every crew's schedule.
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ruby_anderson1mo ago
Interesting! I've noticed physical boards are making a comeback for group tasks. My neighbor's bakery uses a huge chalkboard to manage staff shifts, and it never fails. There's a clarity to seeing everything laid out that digital grids just don't capture.
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