Describe the project you want to build
Start with the project type and location. Is this a new house, an addition, a remodel, or a commercial improvement? Explain the intended use, the broad extent of the work, and whether the property is already yours or still being considered.
Include the priorities that influence planning. These might be a target move-in period, a business opening, access limitations, or a particular budget range. Explain what is flexible and what needs further discussion. Early information helps the builder ask better questions before discussing a construction approach.
Know what information is ready
Plans at different stages support different conversations. An early concept can help explain an idea; a coordinated drawing set provides more information for reviewing the proposed work. Tell us which documents you have and whether they have been submitted or approved.
If you need both design services and construction, say so at the beginning. If a designer or engineering consultant is already involved, identify the appropriate contact and the current status of their work. This helps the construction team understand how questions should be directed.
Use this construction-readiness checklist
Gather what is available and mark anything that is still pending. Missing information does not have to stop the first conversation; identifying it helps define the next step.
- Project address or assessor's parcel number and a short description of the proposed work.
- The latest drawings, with their current submission or approval status.
- Relevant consultant documents and existing building information.
- Known site-access, utility, storage, or delivery considerations.
- Your budget expectations and reasons behind the preferred schedule.
- The owner's contact information and the person responsible for project decisions.
Use the first conversation to identify the next action
The purpose of an initial review is to understand the project and determine what is needed next. Depending on readiness, that may be a site visit, a request for missing documents, coordination with the design team, or a more detailed discussion of the proposed construction work.
Pedro A Marticorena serves as General Contractor, Project Manager, Executive Director, and Builder at The Bakersfield Contractor LLC. When you contact us, explain whether you need construction only or support connecting design and construction. Send the project basics through the service-request form so the conversation can begin with the information that matters to your property.