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home building: How to Get Maximum Value Out of New Home Construction
- 10/28/20 11:32 AM
Building a new home from the ground up is an exciting opportunity. You have the flexibility and creative capacity to fashion a new home with your favorite flooring, cabinets and windows. Eventually, after living there for a decade or so, you may look to sell it and relocate.
When choosing your design elements, you’ll want to consider how to get the maximum value out of your new home construction. If it’s within your budget, you may want to upgrade the materials used right from the start or keep your walls and decor neutral for higher resale value.
Choose Upgrades WiselyStarting fresh from the … (0 comments)
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home building: What is PPE is Recommended for Home DIYers?
- 03/31/20 01:11 PM
Throughout my career, I've always embraced handyman tasks at home as well as on the job. Yet I often notice tutorials for DIY projects that don't spend enough time on the importance of construction safety. The truth is, even novice DIY-ers need to learn about personal protective equipment (PPE) and learn what is important to invest in before starting major projects.
However, in light of the recent public health crisis surrounding COVID-19, please take care not to buy or hoard supplies that are necessary for healthcare professionals to safely do their jobs. Home contractors or DIY-ers who have access to new or … (0 comments)
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home building: Technology Innovations for the Home Building Industry
- 03/23/20 11:34 AM
While the housing industry has persisted mostly unchanged for decades, innovation has crept in. With extreme weather patterns, an ever-warming global climate and the growing demand for new construction, change was inevitable. New problems require innovative solutions, and advancements in technology allow the industry to construct stronger, more affordable homes in less time. As a result, both the housing industry and homebuyers see the benefits.
1. Smart BricksKite Bricks has designed a new technology that allows developers to construct buildings as if they were putting together Legos — on a much larger scale. These Smart Bricks are a high-strength concrete and allow for cheaper, more … (1 comments)
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home building: 6 Less Common Options for House Siding
- 03/19/20 05:25 AM
When people talk about upgrading their homes or starting renovations, they may mention they want to build a shed or add a garage. People would want to create more space, add a pool or clear out their yards, but there are other renovations available to homeowners.
Some of the most important work you could do on your property is making it look nice or updated. While you can always plant new flowers or power wash your driveway, you can also look into replacing your home's siding. Aged siding makes any house look older than it may be, especially since it's the primary … (0 comments)
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home building: Fastest-Growing Trends in Home Building
- 02/26/20 10:59 AM
Great taste never goes out of style. However, over time, the definition of taste changes — especially when it comes to home building and design. While past trends may have included golden-toned wood cabinets and popcorn ceilings, today's homebuilding trends incorporate eco-friendly design, technology and simple layouts.
Together, these rapidly-growing trends work together to create the modern residential home. And, odds are good, you'll see many of the following trends for a number of years to come.
1. Engineered WoodsWood flooring is a classic choice, but the type of wood homeowners use has changed over the years. While they may have leaned more toward … (1 comments)
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home building: Communication Is Crucial When Building a Home
- 01/28/20 05:59 AM
Last week, I wrote about qualities to look for in a good home builder. This week, I wanted to expand on the topic with a little advice on practicing communication during the process.
Whether you're building a home from the ground up or simply adding on to your current one, the ins and outs of construction can be overwhelming and discouraging. And your worry will only increase if you don't have an open line of communication with your builder.
Thus, it's essential to have a strong, communicative relationship with your home builder to both reduce your stress and make both your jobs a … (1 comments)
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home building: 5 Qualities to Look for in a Home Builder
- 01/23/20 06:14 AM
Are you remodeling your current home or designing a new one from the bottom up? If you said yes to either, you're likely wondering how to find an excellent builder.
So many options exist, but how do you know what to look for? Fortunately, finding a contractor isn't too different from hiring any other service worker. You want someone great at their job, well-reviewed and trustworthy.
If you match well with your selection, you'll obtain a home that lasts a lifetime and holds your fondest memories. Discover five qualities to add to your list while looking for a home builder:
1. Past High-Quality WorkA … (1 comments)
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home building: Why Is Design-Build Becoming Such a Big Industry?
- 11/25/19 07:32 AM
As a professional involved in the real estate sector, you may have heard of the design-build industry and noticed that it's popping up in more conversations lately. The design-build approach involves a single contract shared by the designer and construction contractor. Traditionally, the customer requesting the building project negotiates one contract with a designer, and another deal occurs with the team handling construction.
However, problems can arise with the conventional approach when things go wrong. A designer and contractor may blame each other for the problems. This scenario often causes delays that stress the customer, and litigation may be the only option … (0 comments)
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home building: The 4 Biggest Safety Risks for Homebuilders
- 10/28/19 10:19 AM
Construction is no joke in its toughness and rigor, and I've seen many preventable accidents happen on the job. Buyers and real estate gurus alike mistakenly assume that homebuilding is safer than industrial projects.
It's a smaller worksite and requires fewer materials — this means less need for strict safety standards, right? The opposite is true. More incidents happen within small, residential construction companies than industrial ones. From 2003 to 2016, 56.6% of construction fatalities occurred in companies with less than 20 employees.
It's hard to say precisely why this is, but I can think of a reason or two — improper safety management and little training.
My … (0 comments)
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home building: 5 Classic American Home Styles and Where to Find Them
- 10/07/19 07:49 AM
If you've spent time looking at potential homes to buy, you know there are tons to choose from. You have to think about the location of the house in comparison to good jobs and school districts. Plus, you need to find a safe neighborhood within your budget.
Beyond those factors, there is one consideration people always keep in mind when buying or building a home — the design. The look of the house is the first thing that makes you fall love it or hate it before you've stepped inside.
Read on to learn more about five classic American home styles and where … (0 comments)
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home building: Great Career Paths in the Building Industry
- 07/18/19 08:18 AM
As job security goes, few industries have the staying power of construction. The building industry goes back nearly as long as people have needed shelter. In today's modern cities, high-tech construction techniques are shaping our nation's infrastructure and metropolitan landscape in ways never thought possible.
Raising a structure is no small task, which is why there are several unique professions that inform the process of construction. Which one is right for you? Your unique talents and interests can help guide you towards the best career path. Here are some popular choices.
ArchitectFans of Ayn Rand's classic book "The Fountainhead" know how this role … (0 comments)
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home building: 5 Things That Can Derail Your Home Construction
- 07/05/19 06:43 AM
A construction project is a combination of many moving parts. It's complicated, and even if you've prepared for every possible situation, something may go wrong. The weather could hold up work, an accident could cause downtime or a similar incident might leave you behind schedule.
Setbacks are pretty much inevitable when you're building a home. However, you can avoid delays and meet deadlines with a proactive approach. When you employ a few simple strategies for reducing risk, you'll pre-empt problems and keep your project on track.
What are some of the most common issues that derail home construction? How do you prevent and … (0 comments)
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home building: 5 Things That Can Derail Your Home Construction
- 07/05/19 06:43 AM
A construction project is a combination of many moving parts. It's complicated, and even if you've prepared for every possible situation, something may go wrong. The weather could hold up work, an accident could cause downtime or a similar incident might leave you behind schedule.
Setbacks are pretty much inevitable when you're building a home. However, you can avoid delays and meet deadlines with a proactive approach. When you employ a few simple strategies for reducing risk, you'll pre-empt problems and keep your project on track.
What are some of the most common issues that derail home construction? How do you prevent and … (2 comments)
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home building: The Importance of Footers in New Home Construction
- 06/20/17 12:28 PM
You’ve probably heard it said that the foundation is the most important part of your home. It is the support and layout for the rest of the building process, so the last thing you want to do is have a foundation that isn’t all it should be. A bad foundation can impact a house for the lifetime of that home, but so can a good foundation.
The average cost to build a home foundation is $7,728, so you'll want to make sure the foundation is sturdy enough to support your home for years to come without any underlying faults. Footers are vital … (2 comments)
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home building: How Much Time & Money Does a Precast Foundation Save?
- 12/20/16 06:24 AM
Have you ever spent time watching cement dry? Of course, you haven't unless you're building a home from the ground up. Then you might find yourself making several trips out to the site just to see how that drying cement is holding up. Traditional construction methods require a cement foundation to be poured and then allowed to cure until the cement is ready.
While that is happening, a work crew has nothing to do. You could be literally paying for them to wait. Are you asking, "There has to be a better way?" The answer is yes, and that better way … (0 comments)
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Building a new home from the ground up is an exciting opportunity. You have the flexibility and creative capacity to fashion a new home with your favorite flooring, cabinets and windows. Eventually, after living there for a decade or so, you may look to sell it and relocate. 
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