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• Permit

  Official jurisdiction authorization to perform regulated work, triggering required inspections. Unpermitted remodels can force teardown,…

• Demolition

  The controlled removal of existing finishes and structure to prepare for new work. A clean, properly contained demo is where most hidden…

• Crawl Space

  A shallow accessible void below the floor (instead of a basement or slab) housing structure, plumbing, and ducts. Its condition affects a…

• Design-Build

  A delivery method where one entity handles both design and construction under a single contract, giving the owner one point of responsibi…

• Cost-Plus vs. Fixed-Price

  Two contract structures: fixed-price (lump sum, contractor bears overrun risk) versus cost-plus (owner pays actual costs plus a fee, owne…

• Draw Schedule

  The agreed timeline of payments tied to completed project milestones rather than calendar dates. A fair draw schedule keeps payments slig…

• Contract Documents

  The full set of papers that together form the agreement — the signed contract, drawings, specifications, scope of work, allowances, and a…

• Drawing Set

  The coordinated package of plans — floor plans, elevations, sections, and details — that defines the design and governs construction and…