Pre Construction Meeting Checklist

So its raining continuously here and there are tons of cement blocks sitting on our lot, all drenched in rain! :-(
I know they'll take care of it, its too early in the process and they account for bad weather etc etc etc... but still I feel restless!!! :-|

Anyway, our much awaited pre-con meeting day is here! (hopefully they wont cancel on us)....So I have been preparing a list of things to be verified during our Pre Construction Meeting based on several lists I referred from other RH blogs and then I added some things specific to our selection/plan etc....It's a lengthy list and we might already have some answers but hey! it's always better to check twice.... Right?!

 General Questions for the PM: 

• Estimated timeline/milestones, exact Closing date.
• What inspections will happen at each stage? 
• Can we visit the site? Do we need permission from PM?
• What is the best way to reach the PM if I have questions? 
• Can we bring in our own home inspector? Procedure....

Verification Checklist: (Things we already selected with Ryan Homes SR or other vendors- Rite Rug / Interactive Systems etc) 

• Selected Upgrades and Options (things for which we are charged extra)
• Interactive Selections (Cable/Ethernet)
• Design Center Selections
• Lights package, placement / Fan rough-ins

Home related checklist by area:
Common Areas:

• Smooth or rough ceilings? 
• Power Outlet location for each room (specifically - kitchen, bathroom vanities, garage, deck and TV location)
• Switches for lights and fireplace
• Check window size and location in each room. 
• Door Handles - Which rooms get locks?
• Will all windows have screen?
• Cost for extra insulation
• Future possibilities for 3rd full bath (plumbing rough-ins)

Elevation:  

• Is there a Stone option? We see few other houses that have stone!
• Are there going to be any steps towards the front door? 

Kitchen: 

• Are there any cupboards over the fridge
• Is it safe to delete granite "lip" altogether because we plan on doing a tile back splash later...
• Are there any power outlets for the island?
• Appliances model number
• Size of the fridge that'll fit the design of the kitchen
• Is there going to be a rough-in for ice maker (for the fridge)?

Laundry:

•  Placement of dryer vent (high)

Bedrooms: 

• Are there going to be any shelves in closets?

Bathrooms:

• Are the Vanities raised in Master bathroom?
• Type of jetted tub (verify size and color)
• Under mount sinks, check color.
• Ensure there are vent fans and required power outlets!!

Bonus Room:

• Check Dormer size, Attic access location.
• Are there any steps to enter the Bonus room? 

Garage: 

• Garage Opener wiring?
• Will the garage be sheet-rocked?
• Drainpipe in the garage?
• Will there be a deadbolt in the door to the garage?
• Can we extend the driveway/get more concrete poured?
• Make sure there are power outlets in the garage.

Outdoor: 

• Deck Location
• Gas line (to deck) location 
• What outdoor lights are standard? Can you upgrade the lights or add more? (We have to have a light below the portico at front door)
• Where are the hose bibs located?
• Grass in the backyard (we assumed there would be grass around the house, apparently saw some house with no grass in the backyard)
• Make sure there are gutter around the house
• Location of the sump pump etc