Ep. 16 | New Year, Smart Builds

03/01/2026 48 min
Ep. 16 | New Year, Smart Builds

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As the New Year kicks off, Ben and Travis dive into how homeowners and business owners should start planning construction projects before the work—and spending—begins. This episode of TSpark Talks: Peak Construction Insights focuses on setting realistic budgets, avoiding assumption-based estimates, and why clear plans and documentation are critical to preventing costly change orders. The conversation breaks down the roles of draftspeople, architects, and engineers, explains when permits and approvals are required, and highlights how thoughtful upfront planning can save time, money, and frustration throughout the entire build process.Topics DiscussedNew Year project planning and early budgetingWhy drawings and written plans matterAvoiding assumptions and change ordersArchitects, draftspeople, and engineers explainedPermits, HOAs, and code considerationsListen to Our Archive of EpisodesMissed an episode or want more real-world construction insights? Explore the full archive of TSpark Talks: Peak Construction Insights and catch up anytime:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-tspark-talks-peak-constru-292647886/