Caprock Custom Construction, Inc.
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Building a Custom Home
THE AUTHOR
Joe B. Chamberlain GMB, CGB, CGP

One of the most frequently asked questions that I come across is “What is the process for building a custom home?” I am writing this to provide a
clear and concise answer to that question.

What are my qualifications in writing this? I started as a realtor and builder in 1971. Since then, I have spent almost 4 decades as a small businessman
in the daily quest of educating myself to do a better job tomorrow. I am a Graduate Master Builder that participates in continuing education. I have built
homes ranging in price from $150,000 to the multi-millions of dollars.

I have listed some of the offices and award I have received in the last few years.

2012 President Greater Dallas Home Builders Association
2011 Vice President Greater Dallas Home Builders Association
2010 President Metro East Division of the Greater Dallas HBA
2010 - 2012 Director Texas Association of Builders
2009 Vice President Metro East Division of the Greater Dallas HBA
2009 - 2012 President / Chairman Greater Dallas HBA Benefits Trust
2007 Voted ARC Award Best Study in Dallas
2008 Voted ARC Award Best Kitchen and Master Bathroom in Dallas
2008 - 2012 Voted Best Builder Dallas by DHome Magazine
2009 - 2011 Member Rockwall Chamber of Commerce
2010 Certified Graduate Builder of the Year Dallas HBA
2011 Graduate Master Builder of the Year Dallas HBA
2011 APEX Award for Excellence and Professionalism
2011 Voted ARC Award Custom Builder of the Year - Metro East
2011 Shorty Howard Award Dallas Home Builders Association

Chapter  1 -
  A House

Chapter  2 -  Deciding to Build or Buy

Chapter  3 -  First Things First

Chapter  4 -  Which Comes First: Builder or Home Designer

Chapter  5 -  Selecting a Builder

Chapter  6 -  Quality, Speed, Service and Price

Chapter  7 -  Half the Battle

Chapter  8 -  Plan Design

Chapter  9 -  Custom Design Homework

Chapter 10 - Prioritizing Your Home Budget

Chapter 11 - Needs versus Wants

Chapter 12 - How Long Do You Plan to Live Here

Chapter 13 - Budgets

Chapter 14 - Warranties

Chapter 15 - Warranty Booklet

Chapter 16 - How Much Do I charge Per Square Foot

Chapter 17 - Budget versus Owner Desires

Chapter 18 - Design Outline

Chapter 19 - Pre-Build / Design Agreement

Chapter 20 - Construction Cycles

Chapter 21 - Plan Copyrights