• Editable Excel spreadsheet with a pre-built 6.5-month timeline • 50+ essential construction phases, organized by order of operations • Built-in prompts for: • Which trade comes next • When to call for inspections • When to order materials and choose finishes • Editable start and duration columns — just plug in your start date and adjust for your specific build

• First-time owner-builders who need a clear roadmap • DIYers pulling their own permits in Washington State • Homeowners managing their subs but not hiring a GC • Anyone overwhelmed by build planning and timelines

Most first-time builders spend weeks trying to figure out what to do next, costing them time and money. This spreadsheet provides an actionable, visual timeline, enabling you to lead your build with clarity, control, and confidence.

Yes! You can enter your own start date, adjust durations, and the schedule will auto-calculate your end dates. It’s flexible and easy to customize to your specific build.

Nope — just Excel or any spreadsheet program that supports .xlsx files (Google Sheets works too, with minor adjustments). No special tools or experience required.

It’s designed using timelines and permitting expectations common in Washington, but the order of trades and step-by-step flow is applicable to almost any residential build in the U.S.

Definitely. This schedule is perfect for owner-builders managing subs, DIYers pulling permits, or anyone who wants to stay on track and keep contractors accountable.

While it doesn’t manage your contractors for you, it gives you the roadmap a project manager would follow — so you know exactly what to expect and when to take action.

NO. This purchase and download is for a one-time use. Copyright laws and penalties apply.

No, this is a digital download. As soon as you purchase, you’ll receive an Excel file ready to use.

No. Because this is a digital download and instantly usable, your purchase is non-refundable. However, if you have an issue with the file or have questions on how to use it, please give us a call at (360) 940-3151 or email leesh@cmgwa.com Monday-Friday 10am-3pm.

No worries. The sheet is beginner-friendly — just type in your bid amounts or estimates, and the formulas do the rest. If you can use a calculator, you can use this spreadsheet.