If it’s your first new build, you probably will go into the process with quite a few questions. There are the ones your contractor can answer, of course; When is the estimated date of completion? How much will this run me? But there also are the ones your contractor can’t answer objectively—take, for example, if their behavior is a sign of good client treatment, is simply industry standard, or a pretty fair indication that you’re the last item on their priority list.