>I guess we are at different levels of our profession; I don't have the luxary yet to dictate the environment. :) Though it is getting easier to get things once I'm on site as I bring a history and expertise that is obvious to those around me in a relatively short time. First there's resentment, then acceptance and finally they begin asking for your help. Sounds like the beginning of the 12-step program for those acquainted with a contractor... :)

Of course, I wouldn't have been able to suggest that and to include several other requirements in a contract at first. :)

But, one thing that is common, whatever you need for a project is always easier to negotiate at the contract negotation level as oppose once the project has started.