There are many steps in a residential project, from land acquisition, architectural design and construction to closing, decorating, and maintenance, but do you know enough about the actual construction phase? Are you prepared to effectively interface with and manage your builder, architect, and all the other associated contractors and professionals  while your actual home is being constructed piece by piece? While every phase is obviously important, the construction phase is the most important part of a successful project  and there are surprisingly few resources out there for getting you educated as a client so you can have the most successful project possible, maximum value, and (perhaps most importantly and hard to attain) peace of mind.