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...and controlling a home building or remodeling project, we're very hesitant to pounce on this idea without first bringing to your attention how this spirit has been put to use during the most extreme circumstances. Before you do any project planning, please "think outside the box?by getting a copy of Caroline Alexander's Endurance and Margot Morrell's Shackleton's Way then return to your endeavor with renewed hope, vigor, and team-building spirit.
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1. Consider your capabilities and define your anticipated level of involvement in the project. Begin to appreciate the difference between "Office?and "Field?management because the information base for "head?knowledge and "hand?knowledge are both necessary to your project's success. Consider what professional services may be required for your project. Utilize the community of Design-Build professionals through a team-building effort so decisions can be made collaboratively. Pay close attention to the ideas presented by Koberg and Bagnall in The All New Universal Traveler.
2. Begin an initial study of ALL project costs as an exercise in project feasibility. Contact a "friendly" construction lender to discuss financing of your project, inquiring whether you may act as an Owner-Builder vs. working with a General Contractor. Create a written statement of your overall budgetary objective. This statement will describe the purpose of your endeavor by defining your values and concerns, and balance your ideas with fiscal responsibility. Identify your cost range: economy, modest, custom, or luxury. Don't forget to pre-qualify for a loan, which should be a free service with the lender. Spend some time with Householder's Estimating for Home Builders....
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