Category: construction
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2012 Watermark Awards
The 2012 Watermark Award winners fit in beautifully with their environs.
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Solar Panels That Enhance a Roof’s Design
This house has a big, beefy solar array, and a roof overhang artfully integrates the solar collectors into its design.
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FourPlans: Latest and Greatest
Here are four of our favorite new designs.
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A Facelift for a Quadplex…
In the past year we have worked for many people that live in different states as well as countries. None of them were familiar with Florida Building Codes, permitting or lien issues. This quadplex was purchased as an investment property from someone who lives in North Carolina. After purchasing this property many code violations were…
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FourPlans: Custom Luxury
Looking for a special custom home? These four designs, offering a variety of styles, will wow buyers. Best of all, they’ve got plenty of photos to help your customer envision the final product.
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Do you know what a Notice of Commencement is ?
If you are contemplating a project YOU SHOULD know what a Notice of Commencement is The construction lien laws and the permitting process can sometimes be daunting. The contractor you hire should be experienced with the related paperwork and the permitting process. If the paperwork is not handled properly in the correct sequence, it can result…
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Builders Face Workforce Shortage, McGraw-Hill Finds
NEW YORK, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The construction industry is concerned about skilled worker shortages, according to a new SmartMarket Report from McGraw-Hill Construction entitled “Construction Industry Workforce Shortages: Role of Certification, Training and Green Jobs in Filling the Gaps.”
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The Makings of the Next Great New-Home Design
The demands of modern life have been changing much faster than new-home designs, say two top architects.
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BUILDER Names Steven Hilton CEO of the Year
In addition to his pioneering work on affordable sustainability at Meritage, Hilton has become a national leader in the discussion on energy and housing.
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FourPlans: Big Families on a Budget
Sometimes buyers need a lot of bedrooms but not the costs of a large luxury home. These plans deliver lots of sleeping space, great gathering rooms, smart details, and surprisingly modest square footages.