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