Guidance for Every Build — Big or Small
Our Construction Coaching service gives you the technical knowledge, techniques, and confidence to tackle your dream project on your own, whether it’s a commercial development, a new home, a renovation, or a weekend improvement job. We combine decades of industry experience with a hands-on, practical approach, helping you make smart decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and get the results you want.
We provide you with decades of knowledge, experience, and technique in a hands-on approach, teaching you the basics task by task and providing you with the guidance to master each task for a satisfactory build.
With Big Lake Consulting in your corner, you have a trusted partner guiding you step by step through the planning, execution, and completion of any owner/builder project, big or small.
Common Pitfalls We Help You Avoid
Overwhelming Decisions
Where or how do I start? Which tool(s) do I need, and how do I properly use them? Should I do it myself or subcontract specific tasks, and which is the correct material to use? Choosing the right materials, contractors, and timelines can be daunting without expert guidance.
Costly Mistakes
Even small errors in planning or execution can lead to expensive delays or rework.
Lack of Project Confidence
Uncertainty about next steps can stall progress and lower the quality of the finished result.
How We Help You Become a Successful Owner/Builder
Construction Coaching
Build Smarter with Expert Guidance
Our construction coaching service has been developed and designed for the Owner who wants to act as the General Contractor and build it or sub-contract it themselves.
√ Design & Permitting Assistance
√ Budgeting & Bidding
√ Bill & Sub-contractor Payment Review
√ Project Management & Quality Control
√ Specifications & Scope of Work Delineation
√ Project Labor & Material Scheduling
√ Permit Related Building Inspections
√ Project Accounting for Tax & Lein Purposes
Clear, Actionable Advice
We break down complex construction steps into manageable actions so you always know what to do next.
Smarter Planning & Execution
Our guidance helps you avoid pitfalls, control costs, and stay on schedule — no matter the project size.
Support from Start to Finish
Whether you’re building from the ground up or making small improvements, we’re here every step of the way to ensure success.
About Big Lake
At Big Lake Consulting, we believe every project matters. That’s why we bring the same expertise and attention to detail to small home upgrades as we do to multi-million-dollar commercial builds. Our mission is to make construction more approachable, less stressful, and ultimately more successful for everyone, from hands-on owner/builders to experienced developers.
Trusted Expertise Built Over a Lifetime
I have known Joe Papasso most of my life. He and my father built over 500 homes and townhomes together. As a general contractor, I have been known to take on the more difficult and unique projects. I have worked directly with Joe and Big Lake Construction and Consulting since Joe started the company, working through design issues with my customers. He has the ability to think out of the box and to simplify design and construction issues so the homeowner gets the results they want and understands it all. Plus, he communicates the final design in a way my subs and even the building officials can understand, from the simplest project to the most complex and difficult.
Zeke Shoemaker
Zeke’s Construction
50 Years of Trust and Exceptional Work
I have known Mr. Papasso for over 50 years and have used his services numerous times over the years for a few home remodeling projects in New Jersey and Florida. He is extremely knowledgeable, dependable, and detail-oriented. Mr. Papasso is innovative and an excellent problem solver. His work is impeccable. Mr. Papasso has remodeled two kitchens and two bathrooms for us, as well as several smaller projects. For each of our projects, he went through the plans for the project and explained to us the building code requirements and how his design met them. We had a pipe break under the slab in one of our bathrooms. He re-piped the bathroom through the walls rather than going through the attic or digging under the slab, saving us a lot of money. He also negotiated with the insurance company to get me a proper settlement. He installed an exterior door, converting our bath to a cabana bath and giving us access to the patio, as we planned to build a pool. He also redesigned our kitchen, giving us more storage and cabinet space, a breakfast bar, and better placement of our appliances, making it my wife’s dream kitchen. I highly recommend Mr. Papasso.
Joe Campanaro Sr
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