What is green building? Green building is about preserving the environment. It means increasing your homes efficiency to reduce your impact on the planet. While some green building can be expensive initially, when you factor in the energy savings over time and the increased durability of money of the products it becomes easier to justify. […]
Read MoreCONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS:
What are the contract options offered by the builder? We offer a cost plus contract. What is the cost plus contract? This is an agreement to build your project for the contractor cost of work plus a fixed percentage, all change orders are included at the fixed percentage. With the cost plus contract the home owner […]
Read MoreBIDDING PHASE:
Should we build a masonry or wood frame structure? The most important element in construction of a new home are the structural components. Masonry & concrete construction is superior structurally when compared to wood frame construction. What is value engineering and how can a builder help? Value engineering means finding the best product for […]
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Should we build a masonry or wood frame structure? The most important element in construction of a new home are the structural components. Masonry & concrete construction is superior structurally when compared to wood frame construction. What is value engineering and how can a builder help? Value engineering means finding the best product for […]
Read MoreDESIGN:
Should we hire a design/build construction company or an architect independent from the builder? We believe the architect should be independent from the builder to avoid a conflict of interest and additional contractor overhead and profit expenses added to the design fees. You also have two separate professionals overseeing the other one’s work. What […]
Read MorePROPERTY EVALUATION:
Should we consult a builder before we buy our lot? Yes, a competent builder will be aware of evaluation requirements such as fill dirt, soil testing, and lot area coverage ratios. Accurate information allows you to make an informed buying decision because all municipalities are different. Should we renovate an existing structure or consider […]
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