Residential GC Resources

Practical guides for builders managing new home builds and renovations. Written by Marcus Webb, residential construction consultant with 25 years of experience.

Project Management
Project Management
The Residential Builder's Construction Schedule Game Plan
How to build, communicate, and manage a schedule that keeps your project on track from groundbreaking to certificate of occupancy.
Marcus Webb  |  8 min read
Project Management
How to Handle Change Orders in Residential Construction
A practical system for documenting, pricing, and getting sign-off on change orders before the work is done.
Marcus Webb  |  7 min read
Project Closeout
Residential Construction Punch List: A Complete Guide for GCs
How to build, manage, and close out a punch list that satisfies the homeowner and gets you to final payment.
Marcus Webb  |  8 min read
Subcontractor Management
Subcontractor Management
How to Manage Subcontractors on a Residential Build
Scheduling, communication, accountability, and payment systems that keep your subs showing up and performing.
Marcus Webb  |  8 min read
Subcontractor Management
How to Choose the Right Subcontractors for Your Residential Build
What to look for, what questions to ask, and what red flags to avoid when vetting subs for a new home build.
Marcus Webb  |  7 min read
Legal and Finance
Construction Lien Waivers Explained for Residential GCs
The difference between conditional and unconditional waivers, when to collect them, and why they protect you.
Marcus Webb  |  9 min read
Project Documentation
Project Documentation
Construction Daily Log Best Practices
What to record, how to structure your logs, and why consistent documentation is your best protection against disputes.
Marcus Webb  |  7 min read
Project Documentation
What to Include in a Construction Daily Log
A complete breakdown of every field your daily log should capture, with examples from real residential builds.
Marcus Webb  |  7 min read
Project Documentation
How to Document a Construction Project with Photos
A photo documentation system that protects you legally, impresses clients, and creates a record you can actually use.
Marcus Webb  |  7 min read
Budget and Finance
Construction Finance
How to Put Together a Construction Loan Draw Request
Step-by-step guide to preparing a draw request that gets approved quickly, with the documentation lenders actually want.
Marcus Webb  |  7 min read
Budget and Finance
What Is a Construction Draw Schedule and How Does It Work
How draw schedules are structured, how they connect to project phases, and how to negotiate one that works for your build.
Marcus Webb  |  7 min read
Legal and Finance
What Is Retainage in Construction?
Retainage explained clearly: how it works, typical percentages, when it is released, and how to manage it with subs.
Marcus Webb  |  6 min read
Budget and Finance
How to Read a Construction Budget as a Homeowner
A plain-language guide to understanding line items, contingencies, and allowances so you can have informed conversations with your builder.
Marcus Webb  |  7 min read
Client Communication
Client Communication
How to Keep Clients Informed During a Residential Build
A communication system that reduces status-check calls, builds trust, and keeps homeowners confident in your work.
Marcus Webb  |  7 min read
Permits and Compliance
Permits and Compliance
Residential Construction Inspection Checklist: What GCs Need to Know
Every inspection type in a residential build, what inspectors look for, and how to prepare so you pass on the first try.
Marcus Webb  |  8 min read
Permits and Compliance
What Is a Certificate of Occupancy and How Do You Get One
What a CO is, what triggers the final inspection, common reasons it gets delayed, and how to get it on the first try.
Marcus Webb  |  7 min read

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