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Also, on the spreadsheet/budgeting issue - you'll want to build in a good buffer above what you expect to spend. There may be issues that result in higher costs, or the price may increase as the project goes along (contractors are great for being a bit low on their estimates).
Also - it may be a little thing, but with all those outlets, make sure they're putting in the GFCI outlets in all the right places (around sinks, etc.). The last thing you need is an electrician's apprentice forgetting to do it, and having to have the guy come back (potentially at an added cost).
I'll also reiterate the importance of choosing the right windows. When we moved into our current house, the windows hadn't been updated for a while. We had my dad install new windows, and we saw our energy costs go WAY down. It really makes a difference, and it's worth it to spend a little more on windows to make sure that cold air isn't seeping in.
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