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There’s a New Code in Town: How Energy and Water Efficiency Codes Impact your Building Project
In an ongoing effort to improve the overall energy efficiency of homes in California, there are some new standards that took effect on January 1st, 2010, as part of Title 24, part 6, of the California Code of Regulations. Under Title 24, there are mandatory measures that each new building must comply with, as well [...]
Read More Why You Should Bring Your Builder in Early
When you embark on a building project, collaboration is a critical element of a satisfying experience. When the owner, architect and builder are working together, everyone wins. Bringing your builder or contractor in early in the design process is one of the best things you can do to ensure a well planned and executed building [...]
Read More Allowances: The Tricky Part of Evaluating Contract Bids
When you embark on a building project, there are a lot of details that aren’t always known up front. A contractor will often estimate a cost for something, and when constructing the final bid on a project, put in an “allowance” of a certain amount, based on past experience, that should be enough to cover [...]
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