Here's part of the scam that often is overlooked, imo. The cost of these projects, big picture, is $ per sq. ft. I have no idea what that is, none. I do know at first you get a big bang for the buck and during the finish stages a lot of money is needed but often not there. The general contractor or project manager over bills for work completed per sq. ft. He pays the sub contractor little and has money left over to seed other projects. By the time it comes to the finish roads, landscaping, lighting and all the rest of detailing the money is gone.