How to Have A Successful Design Experience
The key to a successful design experience is actually extremely simple. It’s all about expectations. Having aligned expectations will make…
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So, You’ve Been Busted…How Can an Architect Help Resolving Issues
An odd service we get called on to provide frequently is resolving issues after someone has already started the work.…
Architect, a Rare Gem
Architecture is practiced by the invisible professionals, the rare architect. A lot of people have no idea what architects do.…
Fire Ratings for Laymen
If you’ve ever worked on a commercial project, the odds are good you’ve at least heard the term fire rating.…
Construction Budget
You’re finally about to start the construction project you’ve always dreamed of. Maybe it’s a dream home. Maybe it’s just…
How to Talk to your Architect
It is amazing that how a client talks with their architect can make such a drastic change to the success…
Do I need to pay for an engineer?
Short answer, if I make the suggestion, then yes. I’m going to offer advice based on our experience here, primarily…
10 Years in Business
10 years in business, and as part of our celebrations, we’ve committed to upgrading our website. If you’re seeing this,…
Can I afford an Architect?
The short answer is, if you’re looking to build, you can’t afford not to hire one. I know I’ve posted…
Do You Really Need Hurricane Grade Construction at the Delaware Beaches?
The first Delaware jurisdiction has recently adopted the 2012 International Building Code, which has all sorts of changes, mostly minor and things most owners don’t really care about (except the sprinkler requirements, which most towns and counties seem to be opting out of in the state.) But the big kahuna around here is the new wind maps. Long story very short, Delaware is no longer considered at risk for a hurricane strike and the requirements for new construction have dropped dramatically. Many people are finding that prefabricated buildings may be just what they need, as one example.