Building your own home from scratch is a great way to get the dream – the home that you have always imagined living in, but which doesn’t seem to actually exist in real life, or which is way out of your price range if it does. However, building a brand new home can be much […]
Also called a building bond or construction surety, a construction bond is a contract that the main players of a building project get involved in. By signing it, the project is protected from disruptions and any untoward incidents that may occur on site. This could be anything – a contractor may become insolvent, bankrupt, the […]
Home builds have been quite popular for some time now with about 1 in 5 homes constructed, a custom home (Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction, 2016). The number of custom homes varies across states with New England and East Central North Divisions registering a high of 39% while the Middle Atlantic Division, 32%. Home building […]
Helical piles are ground anchoring systems utilized for building deep foundations. These items are manufactured using different types of tubular hollow sections for the anchors shaft or pile. Installation of a helical pile is complex because it requires the movement of earth using hydraulic attachments. Installation of the helical piles are important because it adds […]
Whatever your needs are, laying the groundwork for an effective commercial construction project is something that doesn’t come easily to most people. Whether you are a business owner, or you are looking at land for the purposes of setting up a business, commercial construction is one of those difficult things where you are putting your […]
Choosing a builder for your home renovation project is the most important part of the work. It can take a long time to pick the builder you want for your renovation project, but it is crucial that you really take that time to research the builders before you hire. To avoid making a crucial mistake […]
Anytime you enter into an agreement with another party, it pays to know precisely what that agreement contains. If you’ve entered into an agreement with a contractor, knowing exactly what they will and will not do can save you time and money as well as spare you needless headaches down the line. Before any construction […]
Whether you are looking to buy or sell a property, it is extremely important to have the right real estate agent working for you. Your top priority is to choose someone you are comfortable working with and at the same time, has the right credentials and experience. Ultimately, you need to find someone you can […]
Disputes between construction contractors and those who employ them are notorious for becoming difficult. Whichever side of the deal you’re on, it’s a pain – everybody would prefer it if things went smoothly. It doesn’t need to be like that because there are professional dispute resolution services available to help – and short of that, […]
So you’re ready to get on with your new home build – congratulations. Working with your builder will be your most important relationship and even more so if is also your project manager. Whether you choose to manage your new build yourself or elect your Architect, builder or someone else a good understanding of what’s […]
Split level house plans, where a house or room is split into two or more distinct height levels, can be implemented in any number of ways, although some features remain common to all implementations. Almost any architectural style can be combined with split levelling to great effect. As well as the unique aesthetic opportunities offered […]
Once the ball is rolling, and you finally signed an agreement with the contractor and sifted through every single aspect of how you want every room to look, it’s time to start renovating the property. But the big question arises, do you decide to stay in the property during the process, or should you move […]
Creating commercial real estate to lease or sell can be an incredible opportunity to find success. However, there are some inherent issues and challenges you must face if you want to get any kind of return on your investment, and, indeed, ensure you don’t end up with colossal financial disaster on your hands. Let’s take […]
It’s a dream for many people to be able to build their dream home, but it’s not something that you always get to do. When you find yourself ready to embark on the adventure of a lifetime, it’s easy to be overwhelmed. After all, you may not have known that you would ever get the […]
Your first action should always be to start every construction project with a plan for success. This article will guide you on four ways to effectively manage your budget while accomplishing your building goals. 1. Invest in Steel Whether you are a first-time homeowner or a professional developer, there is virtually no better option than […]
Whether you’re building a small structure or you’re involved in the construction of a huge building, hiring a crane is unavoidable. In fact, it’s not just unavoidable, but necessary and extremely helpful. Deciding on whether or not to use a crane in your construction isn’t difficult. The hard decision comes when you have to choose […]
