We understand this sounds like a personal question, but our work requires us to have a realistic understanding of your project. The realities of construction, labor, and material costs might not accommodate wishful thinking. The construction budget can help guide design decisions that affect project features or square footage, for example. While we might have a general idea of construction costs, a professional estimator or contractor will provide the best numbers. Even then, construction costs are highly dynamic and fluctuations should be anticipated.