Budgeting is critical to a successful project, but to be successful, it takes accurate input from the builder, realistic assumptions from the client, and the foresight from the entire project team to make meaningful changes early if preliminary estimates are higher than the client’s budget.

Budgeting is critical to a successful project, but to be successful, it takes accurate input from the builder, realistic assumptions from the client, and the foresight from the entire project team to make meaningful changes early if preliminary estimates are higher than the client’s budget.

A successful building project relies on the talent, expertise, and communication between many professionals. Being talented in one's craft is not enough. It is important for you to feel that your project team is trustworthy, communicative, and shares in your vision for the project.

Budgeting is critical to a successful project, but to be successful, it takes accurate input from the builder, realistic assumptions from the client, and the foresight from the entire project team to make meaningful changes early if preliminary estimates are higher than the client’s budget.