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?