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subcontractors. Experienced professionals bring the expertise and wisdom necessary to turn your dream home into a reality. It is wise to choose your builder first, as they can match you with the perfect designers and architects for your budget. You want a qualified custom home builder with experience, expertise and skills in project management, construction and design. Know anyone who has built a custom home? In addition to realtors, architects and designers, friends, family, coworkers and neighbors are a fantastic resource for referrals and introductions to custom home builders. Understanding the experience from someone who has been there is invaluable. In addition to referrals, you can also check state licensing boards, Master Builders Associations and the Better Business Bureau for current license status and to check for previous consumer complaints. is due diligence can provide crucial indicators of a firm's ethics and is key to a successful building project. Start the Permitting Process Once you've acquired a lot, begin the work of gaining project permits with local government agencies. Permits can be procured once designs are finalized. e lead time with permits can be anywhere from a few months to the better part of a year. While your design-build team can coordinate this process, application for project permitting is a healthy indicator to building professionals that you are serious about your construction project. BUILD 16 HomeMatters FALL 2016 mbaks.com