Progress for this past week: 1. Fired first builder (in a kind way), 2. Hired a new builder (he's also an engineer), 3. Measured property and paid for septic tank permit, 4. Was in contact with both the designer and engineering firm, 5. Contacted the county regarding a building permit (the waiting period is about one week).

Today: Pick up finished plans from designer.
Monday: Have plans signed off by the engineer; have builder review plans and file for a building permit.