Construction is not rocket science or a surgical procedure. Most of the elements are pretty straight forward and are detailed in the plans and specifications of a custom home. The challenges of constructions are more related to the budgets than the actual phases of the construction. For most of the clients, its the most money and effort that they will ever spend on a project which makes custom home building a worthy challenge. Three important elements of construction (schedule, quality and budget) never cooperate with each other in real world but they all carry equal weight for a successful completion. Some important tips that can help everyone in building their homes. Make a budget, set up realistic time frames, and determine the needs of spaces and overall size of the home. Get involved in conversations with mortgage lenders if you need construction loans. Your budget essentially depends on your financial situation so its better to sort this puzzle out in initial phases.