Jul 23, 2020 | building materials, construction manager, sustainable construction
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...
Jun 10, 2020 | building permits, construction manager, Duties of a Construction Manager
My girlfriend is a realtor who works in high end residences and condominiums. She often calls me for a quick assessment of the good and bad aspects of a listing whether it be hers or it is a property that she is about to show a potential buyer. What we often discover...
Apr 18, 2020 | building materials, construction manager, sustainable construction
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...
Apr 9, 2020 | building materials, construction manager, sustainable construction
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...
Jul 23, 2019 | construction manager, Duties of a Construction Manager, news
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...
Jun 12, 2019 | construction manager, Duties of a Construction Manager, news
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...
