ASSEMBLING A WINNING TEAM

Know which key players you need—and when you’ll need them

ARCHITECT What They Do Listen to your ideas, help you think through the design, and translate all of it into detailed architectural drawings for the general contractor to follow. When You Need One You’re knocking down walls or changing your home’s structural or mechanical systems. What They Charge 10 to 20 percent of overall project cost. GENERAL CONTRACTOR What They Do These MVPs take charge of the project from start to finish, managing the schedule and hiring plumbers, electricians, and all other subcontractors. GCs also secure all necessary local building permits. When You Need One A job is too big to do on your own. What They Charge 25 percent. INTERIOR OR KITCHEN DESIGNER What They Do Help with design choices, such as selecting a kitchen countertop or the tile and tub for the bathroom. Budget permitting, it’s worth considering a designer for the unique knowledge…

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Consumer Reports Kitchen Planning and Buying Guide (Digital) - 1 Issue, September 2016

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