04 August

Site Improvements

How Much Are Demo Costs? When estimating the costs to improve a site – grading, utilities, streets – it is important not to forget about demolition costs.  In some cases, a site may have nothing more than grasses and vegetation, …

14 July

Construction Process

Who Schedules The Contractors? In the construction of a house, typically there can be 40 – 45 contractors or vendors involved in getting to the finished home.  After the building permits are obtained at the city, the construction process will …

19 May

Grading Strategies

What If Site Is Low? In managing a grading design, there will be cases where the site is too low and needs dirt to be imported.  As I have heard a few times, the site is “too flat” meaning it …