Under the best circumstances, building is a discovery process. It’s striking out for a destination that you create as you go. But the right contractor can be a skilled ally in advancing conceptual ideas and charting a realistic path to success. More often than not our clients ask us to put flesh on the bones of a cocktail napkin idea, and we produce conceptual estimates with surprising detail. As the design progresses, we may suggest changes that improve the end product and get us there faster without altering the designer’s original intent. The value of early insight really shines through when we discover gaps that could lead to budget or scheduling crises later. As our clients tell us, a Hardin estimate may not be the lowest number, just the right one in the end. Predicting the straightest course toward an early arrival at the right destination on opening day.