Reflections and Advice: Building Your Home Without a General Contractor As we reach the conclusion of this guide to building your home without a general contractor, it’s valuable to look back on the process of building your own home. Then, reflect on your journey and the lessons you learned along the way. My name is...Read More

Building your own home is a monumental task. It comes with the freedom to make every decision but you also bear the responsibility of ensuring every detail meets your standards. When you manage your home construction without a general contractor, it becomes crucial to maintain a high level of quality throughout the building process. This...Read More

As you navigate the complexities of building your own home without the oversight of a general contractor, one of the most crucial, yet often overlooked, aspects of project management is documentation. Keeping detailed construction records throughout the home-building process serves as a comprehensive diary of your project. These records will provide a historical account of...Read More

In the absence of a general contractor, the responsibility of on-site management often falls squarely on the shoulders of the homeowner. Acting as your own on-site manager means overseeing the daily operations of your construction project. It means ensuring that work is progressing as planned. It also means maintaining quality standards. Your taking on so...Read More

Effective communication and coordination lie at the heart of every successful construction project. Building a house without a general contractor means taking on the responsibility of ensuring that every construction team member, from subcontractors to suppliers, understands their role, the project timeline, and your expectations. I’m Hovik Akopyan, and through my experiences, I’ve learned that...Read More

In the previous section of our guide, we shared insights into Assembling Your Team. Now, we’d like to tackle one of the most crucial tasks you need to accomplish when you’re building your own home without a general contractor – creating a realistic timeline. When embarking on the journey of going through an entire home-building...Read More

In the previous section of our guide to building your dream home without a general contractor, I shared my thoughts on Navigating Legalities and Paperwork. At this stage of your building project, you’re ready to assemble your team. The success of building your dream home, especially without a general contractor, hinges significantly on the team...Read More

Our previous section was all about Financing Your Dream Home. In this section, we get into the details of legal and paperwork requirements when building your home. Embarking on the journey of building your own home is both exciting and daunting, particularly when it comes to the myriad of legal requirements and paperwork involved. I’m...Read More

In our previous article, we discussed why Preparation Is Key in building a new home without a general contractor. Now, we’d like to share some insights into financing your dream home. Building a home is a significant financial investment. And it’s one that requires careful planning and strategic decision-making. As someone who’s navigated countless construction...Read More

Are you looking forward to building your dream house? If so, be sure you give careful attention to the planning phase of the building process. As a general contractor with years of experience under my belt, I’ve seen firsthand the difference thorough preparation can make in the outcome of a home-building project. My name is...Read More