Re:When did New York start building slowly?
by MiddleEndian on Thursday March 23, 2023 @12:42AM
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>It took over a year, versus 5-6 month estimate from builders.
Depending on how they actually worked in practice, it may have taken them a year too.
- Dollar cost was 1/4 to 1/3 what a builder estimated. (Labor savings)
- I saw continuous progress with no surprise delays.
- It was easier and cheaper to do custom solutions or adjustments as unforseen issues came up.
- Was fun and I learned a lot.
Minuses:
- Material costs were higher than if contractors bought due to retail purchasing.
- It took over a year, versus 5-6 month estimate from builders.
- Was a lot of personal time and learning.