Cover graphic for Episode 55 of Talking Home Renovations, "Design-Build with Peter Feinmann". The background photo is a headshot of Peter, a light-skinned man with gray hair and a goatee. He is wearing glasses and a blue polo shirt that says "30 Years Est. 1987 Feinmann" on it, and is smiling at the camera with his arms crossed.

Contractor Peter Feinmann joined me to discuss design-build. Design build is like anything else, you need to know who you are hiring. Who is on the team? How much service do they offer? Why not get multiple bids for free?

“Feinmann is an award-winning design-build firm in Boston, Massachusetts, that delivers innovative kitchen and bathroom designs and luxury remodeling and addition projects. Since 1987, we have been creating beautiful spaces that transform the way you live in your home.” For more information about his company and images of their work, visit www.feinmann.com.

Personally I prefer the design-build model because it allows me to work closely with the team that will be constructing the project, and I get valuable insight from them. While I do work for contractors as a design subcontractor, I haven’t worked with Peter. I am grateful to be a student of his meditation teachings every week.