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Some owners have permit-ready plans; others have only a sketch. Those are different engagement stages with different uncertainty.
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Some owners have permit-ready plans; others have only a sketch. Those are different engagement stages with different uncertainty.
Exterior work, site excavation, and concrete can depend on weather and inspections, while an interior renovation may be constrained by family schedules and lead times.
Projects stumble when an owner tells one crew about a changed fixture and the superintendent never receives it. Decide who has authority to approve scope and selections.
A gallery may attract kitchen repairs when the company only accepts major additions, or vice versa. Make service types, geography, and process plain on the site.
A finished space can still have punch-list items, inspection documentation, or manufacturer manuals outstanding. Keep those distinct from payment and marketing requests.
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