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Sample build workspace tour

See the build workspace with example data

This is a read-only sample of the build workspace every PlotBarn project gets, filled with example data for a sample Modern Farmhouse. The workspace is free for the owner of a project. Click through the tabs — controls that would change data are turned off here.

  • The vendors shown are fictional demo entries — not real businesses and not available for hire. PlotBarn does not contact, vet or recommend anyone.
  • Quotes, payments and dates are invented examples. The planning estimate comes from the real estimator.
  • Nothing you do here is saved, sent or attached to an account.
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Sample: Modern Farmhouse

Sample project

Example data generated from the Modern Farmhouse preset — not a real project, lot, vendor or quote.

A real project also has Plans and Financing tabs. They work without an account, so try them directly: Plans · Financing.

Stage progress, budget snapshot, upcoming and overdue tasks and recent activity in one place.

Selected lot

No land selected

This project is planned without a specific lot. Site costs use general allowances.

Design

Modern Farmhouse

Post-frame (pole barn) · Gable, 6:12 roof · Standard finishes

Conditioned
2,160 sq ft
Bedrooms / baths
3 / 2
Footprint
60′ × 36′
Under roof
3,224 sq ft

Planning estimate, all-in

$487,946

Range $373,320 – $747,411 · land not included

Planning estimate, not a contractor quote or binding bid. Site conditions, specifications and local market prices may materially change cost.

Overdue · 1 task is past your own due date

  • Submit the building permit application (review time varies by jurisdiction)PermitsWas due Nov 8, 2026To do

Stage progress

4 of 17 milestones marked done by you

  1. Feasibility & due diligenceDone · target Aug 31
  2. Land securedDone · target Sep 20
  3. Survey, soil & septicDone · target Oct 10
  4. Design & engineeringDone · target Oct 30
  5. PermitsIn progress · target Nov 19
  6. Site preparationNot started · target Jan 3
  7. UtilitiesNot started · target Jan 23
  8. FoundationNot started
  9. Structural shellNot started
  10. Dried-in envelopeNot started
  11. Rough MEPNot started
  12. InspectionsNot started
  13. Insulation & drywallNot started
  14. Interior finishesNot started
  15. Fixtures & cabinetsNot started
  16. Final inspectionNot started
  17. HandoverNot started

Budget snapshot

Baseline vs. your real numbers

  • Planning estimate · PlotBarn baseline$487,946
  • Committed · Contracted, else quoted, else estimate$488,911
  • Paid · Entered by you$14,598
Variance
+$964
Committed − planning estimate
Contingency remaining
$43,395
of $44,359

Upcoming tasks

Due in the next 14 days

  • Apply for septic and well permits (where applicable)PermitsDue Nov 15, 2026In progress
  • Respond to plan review commentsPermitsDue Nov 20, 2026Blocked
  • Stake building corners, driveway and clearing limitsSite preparationDue Nov 23, 2026To do
  • 4Vendors in project
  • 2 of 22Checklist items you marked verified
  • 3Documents uploaded

Recent activity

Latest changes recorded in this project

  1. Example: a demo vendor quote was applied to a budget line
  2. Example: a permit task moved from To do to In progress
  3. Example: uploaded Example-site-photo.jpg
  4. Example: a contracted amount was recorded for the foundation line
  5. Example: a due-diligence item was marked verified by the owner

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