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Tips to Make Your Next Build More Sustainable

The idea of going green is more than just a trend. It is an idea that is here to stay. These days, there are many strategies, both large and small, to help make a commercial build more sustainable...

5 Benefits of Recycling Construction Materials

Remember that saying, “reduce, reuse, recycle”? It’s more than just a chant that can get stuck in your head. Construction and demolition (C&D) can create an alarming amount of waste, and recycling as...

7 Tips For a Safe Construction Site

The construction industry can be a dangerous one, with thousands of injuries- and even fatalities- every year. The good news is the majority of these are preventable, and prevention doesn't have to...

5 Things to Have Prepared for Your Initial Design Build Meeting

When embarking on a new building project, selecting a design-build firm is the first, most pivotal step toward building a trusting partnership for design and construction. Once you choose your...

7 Benefits of Green Building

Everything we do has an effect on the environment. This includes the construction and enjoyment of new buildings. Green building is an effort by designers and builders to create buildings in a way...

5 Tips to Keep Your Construction Project Running Smoothly From Start to Finish

Construction projects are faced with elements of constant change, from unexpected weather to surprise costs. With so many factors that can impact the progress of construction and create bumps along...

The Difference Between Construction Bids and Estimates

People commonly use “bid” and “estimate” interchangeably, but each word carries a distinct meaning when it comes to the construction process. Bids and estimates refer to decisions made and offers...

How Does Design-Build Compare to Traditional Construction?

You have probably heard by now that the design-build method of construction can save you time, money, and lots of potential headaches throughout the life of your next project. But what are the...

What Does the Design-Build Process Look Like?

The premise behind the design-build process is, first and foremost, to streamline and improve the design and construction phases of projects for the benefit of the client. Design-build firms work to...

7 Benefits of Design-Build Construction

You might have never heard of the method of Design-Build construction, but this approach to project inception and delivery is not a brand new one. It is, however, rising in popularity, and rightly...

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