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 …

17 December

House Foundations

Do Soils Affect Foundation Design? As the term would imply, the foundation of a home provides the basis and stability for the rest of the house being constructed.  While the foundation type varies depending whatever region you might be in, …

09 April

Direct Construction

Direct Costs and Product Considerations? Particularly in conceiving an infill project design, it can be a complicated puzzle as you try to optimize the financial feasibility while juggling products, density, home prices, and costs.  Here in Southern California, we have …