Where do I start when building my own home (or hiring a General Contractor)?   What comes first? The chicken or the egg? Should you bring on a designer/architect first or get a builder/general contractor first? What about the energy advisor? He sounds important...   What is the most overlooked aspect when building a home?   You’ll have to listen to find out...   What is the most undervalued skill a General Contractor brings to the table?   That’s a good question. Why do so many people try to manage their own project when they have little or no experience in residential construction? Is it really that easy?