Prepare in advance and contact state, local, and federal agencies to ensure a smooth permitting process If you’re trying to build in South Florida, getting the right permits can be a complex process. With multiple government agencies involved, and even…

You can’t just build anywhere When planning a construction project, it certainly would be nice to be able to point to the ideal location on a map and just say “there.” But of course, things are rarely that easy. While…

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There are three keys: Cost control, cost reports, and design-build Once you’ve decided to greenlight a construction project, you immediately know that a substantial amount of money will go into it. Whether you alone will be footing the bill or…

Take precautions and prepare correctly to make sure a project stays on-time and on-budget While every client hopes that their build goes exactly as planned, many construction projects undergo some type of change order during the process. Often, the changes…

They’re time-driven, time-consuming, and essential Call them a means of communication, a paper trail, or a headache. No matter how they’re viewed, though, there is no denying that submittals are an integral part of the construction process. They are an…

Proper planning and clear expectations can reduce waste and increase construction speed Designing and building a structure can be challenging – with so many people working on one project, a lack of communication can lead to errors and expensive delays.…