In the last writing we focused on the on-site duties of a good construction project manager. In this issue we will delve into the administrative duties that are also necessary. Construction project managers have come from one or two basic paths: Those that rose up...
We are about to witness the next big evolution in the construction of buildings—a true innovation that will protect the environment, create jobs in the timber industry, and save residential builders time and money. This revolution is the use of a building method...
The choice of construction materials, no matter the size of a project, can create a measurable environmental impact. In the previous blog we discussed the significant attributes of Cross Laminated Timber or MASS TIMBER construction as compared to common steel and...
The report below is an example of how much detail and care go into the construction of a custom home. It is not as simple as designing a home then going in to build. As we discussed in the last blog, there are many factors to consider when building a home. The...
After WWII, there was a developer in California that created surprisingly innovative and affordable homes, his name was Joseph Eichler. Eichler’s brilliant thinking and innovations paved way for methods of construction that revolutionized home building. He was...
Hiring a contractor for your custom home rebuild can be daunting. You are ready to build the home of your dreams. Maybe you have the design team set up and have begun initial planning. But you hired a contractor that you thought was capable and reasonably priced and...