Homes are incredibly complicated structures with a wide variety of moving parts that require different industry professionals, such as architects, engineers and builders, to put the pieces into place. Four things to know before embarking on new construction are: buying new doesn’t have to mean spending more; always have a home inspection; pay attention to insurance premiums; and expect the unexpected. U.S. New & World Report delves into the specifies of each note in its recent article, beginning with the first of them mentioned above. According to the article, Although…
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Driving Efficiency in Challenging Times with Structural Building Components
By Jess Lohse Builders and developers continue to face unprecedented challenges as increased interest rates pressure housing affordability. Current rate levels jeopardize many multifamily housing projects and have many builders working to “do more with less” on single family projects. Times like these cause builders to revert to basics and analyze procurement and construction techniques. It may be tempting to apply pressure to subcontractors and suppliers to increase their scope of work while minimizing their price; better value can be found in soliciting their thoughts for efficiency and improvements to…
Read MoreHow to Hire More Women into Construction Roles
With a seemingly never-ending run of labor shortages, contractors may need to turn to a pool left largely untapped, and that is a pool of talented women. Making up 47% of the United States labor force, only 11% of women comprise the construction industry, highlighting a need for hire. Though it may seem simple enough, to hire more women, that is not the case. A compilation of poor recruitment efforts coupled with unfair stereotypes of what women can and can’t do when it comes to the jobsite continues to block…
Read MoreHiring An Architect? Questions To Ask First
For the client and the architect to have a better experience, understanding the process of hiring and working with an architect for new home construction or remodeling projects is key, as the process of hiring an architect for a custom home design, or for remodeling rooms and spaces in an existing home, can be rather intimidating. Though all professional services are relative, with vision and training, a space can be transformed into a place that evokes happiness for years to come. According to Acme Brick, “clients don’t need to have everything…
Read MoreBest Builders Explain Their Custom Home Tips
Building someone’s dream home can be a little nerve-wracking at times and cause a variety of emotions. Although there may be some unexpected surprises or unwanted ones, there are some ways you can be prepared. Here is advise from some of the top homebuilders on what to expect and handle building a home. According to D Magazine, “Patiently letting the preconstruction process play out. All parties, including your builder, are excited to get shovels in the ground. With that said, ensuring you take adequate time to get plans correct in…
Read MoreA Builder’s Path Towards Offsite Framing
Relationships with structural framing suppliers determine the deliverance of each project By Jess Lohse Builders have faced an unprecedented number of challenges over the last several months. In a short time, they have transitioned from supply chain issues holding back production due to overwhelming demand, to wondering how many homes they will be able to sell thanks to climbing interest rates. Recent memories of the inability to source framing materials understandably contributes to fears of how to efficiently deliver homes at affordable price points. Obviously, relationships remain critical through this…
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