Revisit Interview with the Contractor
\nRedress show questions I got on Episode #4 - Design Build - I wanted to redress some comments during the last podcast [Episode #4 Interview with Mark Marshall]. I got a couple of questions from architects and others about how the discussion went. Some thought I was just abdicating my responsibility to the contractor for the project. I was not. I am open to completing a project so my client has an excellent experience and achieves their dream. That doesn\u2019t have to mean that I am driving the bus. My ego is ok with letting the contractor be in control. Are there other ways to complete a project yes. But if it is the contractor controlling the project - I want to make sure that I have contact with the homeowner and we are having discussions about their home.
\nI have been in projects where the contractor used me as drafting services and tried to slash my fee to get costs down. That doesn\u2019t work. That is not what I was signing on with the contractor
\nManufactured Drama - What\u2019s Wrong with DIY Shows?
\nWARNING!!! Rant ahead!
\nWe will be talking about DIY shows and they can hurt your project
\nLatest on San Luis Obispo County ADU Ordinance
\nWe will also review what is happening with San Luis Obispo County ADU ordinance. What the City of San Luis Obispo and other cities
\nSan Luis Obispo County ADU ordinance
\nHere is the Link for ADU Summary of SLO County\u2019s ADU Ordinance: https://tinyurl.com/adu-podcast
\nClient Question
\nInvite the audience to submit questions to Mike@mIchaelSmithArchitect.com
\nWhat are typical steps for a home remodeling project?
\nHowever, I know that it is still hard to walk into an architect\u2019s office cold so I created a report that I would like to offer to you. The report is titled \u201cWhy Almost Every DIY Show is Wrong About Home Remodeling!\u201d It will walk you through step-by-step the initial process of home remodeling or new construction. I have added a link in the show notes to get your free copy. You can also go to our website www.MichaelSmithArchitect.com/Free-Report
\nClosing Comments
\nWell that is our show today - I hope you liked it. It certainly was loaded. We got to hear from a contractor that I work with and he shared his insight on the home construction process.
\nWe reviewed the latest on the San Luis Obispo County\u2019s ADU Ordinance
\nWe reviewed affordable housing we have just started the past week.
\nAnd lastly, we talked about a common client question - What are typical steps for a home remodeling project? Don\u2019t forget your free report that is available that can help with this question.
\nLooking Ahead
\nWe will have a current topic effecting the home remodeling market.
\nContinue to stay on top of the ADU Ordinance
\nWe will talk another project we are working on
\nAnd answer a common question from clients.
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