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Project Startup Checklist for Home Builder

This checklist outlines the essential steps for initiating a new custom home construction project. It ensures that all pre-construction activities are thoroughly completed, setting a solid foundation for the project’s success. The checklist covers reviewing contract documents, confirming scope and allowances, verifying site conditions, checking design completeness, preparing initial risk assessments, setting up communication channels, and establishing required documentation. It also emphasizes internal coordination between sales, estimating, project management, and trade partners to ensure a smooth transition into active planning.

Review contract documents

Confirm scope and allowances

Verify site conditions

Check design completeness

Prepare initial risk assessments

Set up communication channels

Establish required documentation

Coordinate internal team transition