Here is another question for someone... I am looking to build a home, a bit out of the norm though, really like the precast concrete look and love the speed it goes up with... I have pricing on the enclosed package, a wide open concrete interior ready for me to do interior finish etc. I don't really want to harass contractors though on stick frame since I am not going that route..... but looking for comparisons. So here is the question -- if I say a finished house is $350 a sq ft -- how would you split finished exterior to interior finishing?? Is exterior half?? More? Less? I realize this is loaded with variables, but high level comparison would be great.

Hello! Been looking at a lot of the programs that seem to be available for rebates - energy grants etc... they all seem to be geared to retrofits - -not new home build. Anyone familiar with some for building a new home -- better insul, windows, mechanical etc

Welcome to the community of future builders! The goal of this community is to make it easier for you to tackle your first build. We are here to share techniques, budgets, mistakes, corrections, and share anything that helps advance each others builds. There is a leaderboard to track engagement and reward members who contribute - here’s how it works: POINTS: You earn points when other members like your posts or comments. 1 like = 1 point. This encourages users to produce quality content and interact with other members in the community. LEVELS: As you gain points, you level up. Your level is shown at the bottom right of your avatar. The number of points required to get to the next level is shown under your avatar on your profile page. In the future, contests will be announced to reward weekly/ monthly leaders, and prizes will be available at certain levels. INACTIVITY: Please note, the intention of this group is to create and active and engaged community that helps everyone involved advance their goals of building a home. If you entered the group during the free start up period, and are inactive for longer than 30 days, you may be removed from the group. NOW TOO, KICK THINGS OFF! Please comment below introducing yourself. Let us know: 1. Your province and city. 2. What's your big why is for wanting to build? 3. Your #1 hurdle, bottleneck, or fear at this point in your journey. 4. Your social media handles so we can all connect and watch our build progress! See you in the comments! Let’s get building! Mitch