Guide · Planning and Hiring
Building a Project Timeline That Works
A timeline is a set of steps with dependencies. Understanding them makes a schedule more realistic.
Call us today615-431-3789A timeline is a set of steps with dependencies. Understanding them makes a schedule more realistic.
Design and Permits
The time before construction is often the least visible and the most important. Plans, selections and permits can take weeks or months.
Starting early here moves the whole project forward.
Long-Lead Items and Sequencing
Windows, doors, cabinets and special materials can take time to arrive. Ordering them early keeps the crews working.
Trades follow each other in a set order, so a delay in one touches the next.
Weather and Decisions
Rain and cold affect outdoor work, such as concrete and framing. Late decisions are the other common cause of delay.
A clear decision calendar keeps both in check.
In This Guide
Styles Mentioned
Narrow and Infill LotsCozy and Character Homes
Craftsman Homes
Low gables, tapered porch columns and honest materials: the handcrafted look that Nashville neighborhoods love.
Subdivisions and HOAsModern and Open Homes
Modern Farmhouse Homes
White board-and-batten, black windows and an open plan: the modern farmhouse is the most-asked-for look in new neighborhoods.
Subdivisions and HOAsClassic and Traditional
Colonial Homes
Symmetry, brick and shutters: the colonial is the backbone of established Middle Tennessee neighborhoods.
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