Also to add to the "have the builder do" list.....if you are considering a whole house central Vac system, it is easier to install BEFORE drywall is up.
I am sure there are other things I am forgetting. The thing is, a few years ago you have pretty much NO options...this is what you get, take it or leave it. Now it is different. Sometimes however, the designer you get may tell you "No, that is not an option" , only to find later that your neighbor was able to have it no problem. Sometimes it is easier to say No than to go the extra mile.
I would also add, in some models, make sure you place your kitchen island EXACTLY where you want it, and have it documented. We see poorly chosen island placement quite often.
Frank
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