Construction & renovation: 5 tips to carry out your project
Imagine your project
At first, you need to define the outlines of your project. What do you want to do ? Build a new home, renovate one or more rooms in your house, or enlarge it? The decision is yours. Everything depends on the objective sought: save energy, make your home more comfortable, optimize your space, etc. Your house should please you, so take the time to think about it.
Determine your budget
It is essential to establish a financial plan for your construction or renovation work. You must determine the amount you want to invest in this work. The construction or renovation of a house has a cost: materials, labor, notary fees, etc. Keeping a margin of maneuver is advisable to deal with unforeseen expenses.
Also avoid unnecessary expenses. A schedule should help you to define the different stages of your project and the related costs. For larger jobs, plan to borrow money. You can also, in some cases, benefit from tax benefits and bonuses.
One or more entrepreneurs
This one will execute the work you have planned. However, always make sure that they have the necessary skills to carry out your work.
If you choose a general contractor, you have the advantage of having only one interlocutor for the realization of your project. The latter will ensure that the construction is fully completed and deadlines and budgets respected, coordinating the various actors.
The prime contractor, a full partner
The master builder works almost like the architect. If the latter favors the aesthetic side, the master builder puts more emphasis on technique and know-how. He is willing to carry out highly personalized work, adapting equipment and materials as needed. The project manager ensures the proper fulfillment of the architect's mission, as well as that of the contractor, by providing them with the information they need.
The choice of materials
Once surrounded by all the necessary partners, you must not forget to choose your materials. This choice will directly influence your budget. If price remains for many a very important criterion, it should not be at the expense of quality.
To find this one, the merchants of materials are generally distinguished from the stores of do-it-yourself. Certain design choices will also allow you to make great savings in materials or equipment such as, for example, passive solar or advanced structural plans.