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Old 12-16-2010, 07:58 PM   #19
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Dr. Green;

Jmen24 has given you solid advice.

In hindsight (which is always 20/20) I would have taken your over budget design and sat down with your original Architect and do what is called "value engineering". Basically cutting out the fluff or living space until your project is within budget. I have been involved in commercial construction for over 25 years and this is standard operating procedure on almost every job I have been involved with. I would think the same holds true for residential work in some respect.

Good Luck!

Dan
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