Thanks for all the feedback! I trullllly appreciate it! As a young general contractor in East Sacramento (who also has an established financial planning firm, totally unrelated…) who kinda specializes in backyard installs on res. new constuction and renovations of outdoor space, we are so new to this (and flooded with referrals), that I’m trying hard to work using ‘best practices’ for future projects. We are interested in moving to ‘green’ and ‘eco-friendly/sustainable’ materials and design as much as possible…and shift to working with teammates that are like-minded, that can help guide us. I’m so new to this world…so I appreciate all of your input! I personally enjoy the creative development of projects. I just don’t have anyone to bounce thoughts off of….or learn from…until I discovered this site! I can’t wait to ask about obtaining formal training and strongest designations, locating a good architect, ect….Thanks! Any other thoughts are appreciated!