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cost per square foot...the great imposter
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how much does it cost per square foot.....you will know when the house is finished. any ideas as how to give this question some credibility?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Joe Folsom Jan 8, 2010.

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Joe Folsom replied to Michael Grant's discussion 'cost per square foot...the great imposter'

I think it is important to understand what a "Cost Per Square Foot" quote/estimate/projection really indicates and what it does not indicate. First of all, most reputable builders will not guarantee a cost per square foot quote unless they…

Jan 8, 2010

Lumber Jack replied to Michael Grant's discussion 'cost per square foot...the great imposter'

If the goal is "just" credibility, a detailed quote would be a good start indeed. Assuming the plans are approved and signed of course. But as far as accuracy goes, it would be foolish for the owner to even expect an exact cost produced…

Jan 8, 2010

Scott Stroud replied to Michael Grant's discussion 'cost per square foot...the great imposter'

Tom Stephani, a Builder/Marketer/Trainer from Crystal Lake, IL, has a great response to the question 'What do your homes cost per square foot?' His answer: "That's completely up to you. Our homes are built to suit, so the final…

Nov 13, 2009

Joe Folsom replied to Michael Grant's discussion 'cost per square foot...the great imposter'

Quoting a cost per square foot without first understanding the clients personal taste, quality preferences, amenity selections, site preparation requirements, size of home, number of stories, number of corners on the home, number of hips and valleys…

Nov 7, 2009

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Greg please give me a call to discuss customer financing. regards, Michael Grant 706 273-7140

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You need to add your photo. Here it is. I will also send you the code to embed it when ever you want.

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Thanks for joining the "Building Systems Construction Reinvented" Web Site & Blog. I sent out about 4,000 invitations to the Seminar this Saturday. Joe Folsom Phone: (423) 664-1938 Info@ModernRusticLiving.com

Nov 4, 2009

cost per square foot...the great imposter

how much does it cost per square foot.....you will know when the house is finished. any ideas as how to give this question some credibility?

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the building industry will never be the same....we have to be so much more considerate of every aspect of construction as it impacts, carbon footprints, materials uses, energy consumption at time of construction and to livin, site impact,…

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At 11:19am on November 4, 2009, Joe Folsom said…: You need to add your photo. Here it is. I will also send you the code to embed it when ever you want.

At 11:12am on November 4, 2009, Joe Folsom said…: Thanks for joining the "Building Systems Construction Reinvented" Web Site & Blog. I sent out about 4,000 invitations to the Seminar this Saturday.

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At 11:01am on November 4, 2009, Michael Grant said…: the building industry will never be the same....we have to be so much more considerate of every aspect of construction as it impacts, carbon footprints, materials uses, energy consumption at time of construction and to livin, site impact, aesthetics, life staging, etc....for me this starts with good design solutions, material specifications and meathod of construction.

my question to you is what do you think is the future of housing? how will our USA demographic reinvent housing? what are the needs housing of the future must address??