JOIN US!
For a weekend AVOIDING THE MONEY PIT seminar taught by dynamic instructors, Amy Johnston, a Construction Manager and Owner's Representative, and Steve Pitkin, a General Contractor. To learn more about them visit the ABOUT US page.

Enjoy refreshments, lunches, help specific to your project, and a copy of Amy's NEW BOOK. Learn how your home design and foresight can be reflected in tight house plans that lead to a hassle free construction project. Replace your fears with skills and become a star of construction management.

Seminar on home design, construction project, house plans, construction management AVOIDING THE MONEY PIT is a fun, informative seminar designed to make you a knowledgeable consumer of home design and construction services. It is not about being your own architect or general contractor. It is about being a savvy owner and understanding the rights and tasks that role entails. It addresses home design and house construction related topics essential to your success.

Most importantly, you learn how to organize your project "from smart to finish". This seminar will pay for itself with the first costly mistake you avoid. You will leave with the knowledge and strategies necessary to be the leader of the team building your dream house.

CURRICULUM
  • Home Design Basics 101
  • Selecting and Working With the Right Architect for You
  • House Construction Budget
  • Materials: Bang for the Buck of Home Design and Building
  • Cost Estimates and The Budget
  • Which Contract Structure is Right for You?
  • Bidding a Construction Project: Hints to Save a Fortune
  • Selecting the General Contractor: Bid Analysis, Interviews, References, Financials
  • Pulling the Building Permits
  • Contracts, Lien Waivers and Other Legal Safeguards
  • Schedules
  • Managing Your Building Project: A Step by Step Guide
  • Construction Project Wrap-up: Punch List, Requisitions, Warrantees, As-Builts

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HOW
To get a brochure, BROCHURE. To see our rates or to register, CLICK HERE. Call 803-863-1585 with questions, to register or for assistance in arranging lodging accommodations.

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