Field Notes

Questions worth asking before you commit.

Practical reading for owners comparing construction work and deciding what to ask next.

Why Contractor Quotes Don’t Match

A lower price may describe different work. Compare exclusions, allowances, responsibilities, and sequencing before treating proposals as equivalent.

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Before You Accept a Construction Proposal

Fifteen things to verify, with an ungated checklist you can download and use.

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If the proposals still leave you with an unclear decision, tell me what needs sorting out.