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What is the best time of the year to start construction?

It all depends on the area and climate your project is being built in but Michigan in particular has specific building seasons.  During the winter it is hard to work in the field because the temperatures hinder productivity and construction materials will not perform as well in cold temperatures.

Some materials, like drywall, need to be heated before they can be finished.  Because of the cost to heat the construction products extra cost is incurred and commonly called "Winter Conditions" in your proposed budget. 

An ideal timeline for construction is to work on planning and design during the winter months and start construction in the spring.  There are many reasons for this.  Material prices tend to be the cheapest during the winter months when demand is flat.  Sub Contractors are also anxious to get work for the spring so they will have aggressive pricing to secure work for the summer and fall months.

Planning your design, materials, and all forms of construction during the winter months makes for a quicker start in the spring with reduced costs.