What Does My Builder Do in the Pre-Construction Phase?

After designing your custom home, you can jump straight into the pre-construction phase! You can see and participate in some of the progress during this phase and some that occur behind the scenes. There are a lot of activities to do during this phase, including obtaining HOA approvals, city permits, placing utility orders, solving constructability […]

Renovate Your Home or Build New? What should you do

Should you Renovate Your Existing Home or Build a New One? Should you renovate your existing home or build new? There are a lot of factors that play into this question.  all depends on your unique situation, how far off from the dream house you are, where you live, and what financial goals and plans […]

What’s the Difference Between Quartzite & Quartz?

Quartzite and Quartz are two materials that can be very confusing, especially for design-savvy clients. Quartz and quartzite are both high-end countertop materials, but you should know that they vary in composition, maintenance, and durability. Read on to compare the two resurfacing materials: Quartz vs. quartzite. The first and most significant difference is that quartzite […]

Overcoming Five Common Causes of Construction Rework

In the construction industry, rework is a word nobody wants to hear. It usually means one must redo some portion of work to fix a problem, which can cause adverse schedule and cost impacts. According to research published by the Construction Industry Institute (CII) in 2011, rework costs can range from 2-to 20 percent of […]

How to Choose the Right Home Builder

Are you considering building a custom home? It’s a major step to build a home for yourself and your family. Choosing the best construction company is critical to realizing your dreams for your new home. Every year, thousands of new homes are constructed across America. It pays to do your research and know what questions […]