As the New Year kicks off, Ben and Travis dive into how homeowners and business owners should start planning construction projects before the work—and spending—begins. This episode of TSpark Talks: Peak Construction Insights focuses on setting realistic budgets, avoiding assumption-based estimates, and why clear plans and documentation are critical to preventing costly change orders. The conversation breaks down the roles of draftspeople, architects, and engineers, explains when permits and approvals are required, and highlights how thoughtful upfront planning can save time, money, and frustration throughout the entire build process.

Topics Discussed

• New Year project planning and early budgeting
• Why drawings and written plans matter
• Avoiding assumptions and change orders
• Architects, draftspeople, and engineers explained
• Permits, HOAs, and code considerations

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