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New Home Planning & Design Workshop
The New Home Planning & Design Workshop has provided
guidance to hundreds of individuals interested in building a custom
home. This one-day workshop provides a comprehensive look at the
various aspects of the building process and offers numerous suggestions
as you begin planning for your new home.
(Click here to read some of the comments
received from past workshops.)
The Instructor
Doug McMahan, owner of Elements Construction
Services, has been presenting the New Home Planning Workshop since 1992.
His designs range from the modest to the luxurious and have been
showcased in the 2002 Country Manor Home Tour, 2005 Home-A-Rama,
2002-2005 Parade of Homes and the 2006 and 2007 Luxury Home Tour.
Projects have included various building methods such as log homes, SIPS,
insulated concrete forms, wood frame and more. Mr. McMahan has
been featured in various publications such as the Indianapolis Monthly,
Indianapolis Star, and the Noblesville Ledger, as well as radio and
television shows focused on new home design and construction.
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Workshop Topics |
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Budget Learn the information
necessary for informed and value based decisions and how to develop a
budget with an understanding of the variables impacting costs.
Expectations Homeowner
complaints often correlate to a failure by the builder to meet quality
expectations. Learn methods and tools to help cultivate and communicate
desired standards.
Assessing Neighborhoods & Lots
Discover the hidden costs often associated with land purchases and how
building covenants can impact your investment.
Designing Your Home Learn
tips and techniques for gathering ideas, developing a layout, and
prioritizing space. We will also discuss cost factors of design as well
as the trends important for resale.
Construction Methods & Components
The quality of your home hinges on the materials & techniques used in
its construction. Learn how to prevent basements from flooding, reduce
squeaky floors, and other tips to ensure a quality home.
Innovations & Technology
Discover the pros and cons of some of the latest innovations in
home construction. This will include a discussion of specialty products
and toys for your home.
Planning Guide You
will receive a home planning binder that will organize and guide you
through your planning and construction process.
Moving Forward We will
have a behind the scenes discussion of the building industry and how to
work with vendors and contractors, as well as explain the different
types of building contracts and the pros and cons of each.
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Next Workshop --
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workshops currently scheduled at this time. Please check back for
updates)
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HERE
to Register
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Date: |
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Time: |
10:00am - 4:00pm
(4:00-4:30: Q&A for those
interested)
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Where: |
The Fountains Banquet and Conference Center
502 E. Carmel Drive
Carmel, IN 46032
(One block west of
Keystone & Carmel Drive)
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HERE for directions
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Cost: |
$59 per person
(Price includes catered lunch)
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Registration: |
Click
HERE
to register or call 317-774-2203.
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This workshop has been
developed over the years from feedback from those who have attended. We
take the comments and suggestions very seriously. We are pleased to say
that to date, every person who has attended our workshop and completed a feedback
sheet indicated they were glad they came and would recommend our workshop to a
friend. Below are just a few of their quotes...
"Honestly
I thought I would get bored in 5-6 hours, but topics were thorough
& very interesting." -- (L. Walker)
"We
enjoyed the overall balance of topics and like the suggestions for
dealing with contractors and suppliers. It was very
worthwhile!" -- (T. Jensen)
"We
like that the seminar was non-commercial and not an advertisement
for the company." -- (J. Decker)
"I
would absolutely recommend it. I learned some valuable
information and tips." -- (M. Knight)
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