The Basics of Fire Ratings One of the primary responsibilities an Architect must fulfill on every project, is to protect the Health,...

In recent years, sustainability has become an increasingly vital topic among designers. Buildings account for a large amount of resources...

The role of a superintendent is a crucial one in the construction industry. Superintendents are responsible for ensuring that the...

We’ve all heard the term “fire resistance”, but all the codes, language, and rules around it can be confusing. It is important to...

Site surveys are a necessary tool for determining property lines and the location of a property's features. Without these surveys, there...

Construction projects can be complex. There are many elements that make for a successful project - one of those elements being the...

A project superintendent is the leader in the field who manages a;ll construction activities on one or more job sites. They are...

This is an introduction to construction loans! Unlike a mortgage, where money is loaned all at once, a construction loan is often “drawn”...

Getting a Building Condition Assessment (BCA) is a crucial step when making informed decisions that can significantly affect your...

Image capturing technology has historically been developed for alternate industries. Drones and 3-dimensional photography have been used...

Retail, Hospitality, and Restaurant spaces are a broad and ever-expanding category of uses and are one of the single largest employers...

As the pandemic drags on, the global supply chain is reeling. Couple that with the “great resignation,” and the real estate industry is...

In the real estate world, for any project, there is any number of inputs that define the overall project cost, with construction cost...

The prospect of building your own home can be exciting, challenging, and provide a deep sense of ownership and achievement. For many, it...

Now that you’ve realized your project scope and drawn up the plans, you’re ready to start building. But is it really that simple? ...

You know you need to hire a contractor to build your project, but how do you know which is the right type of agreement to have with them?...

The last 18 months have been an unprecedented time. The Pandemic has wreaked havoc on global supply chains, caused wild swings in the...

The General Contractor versus Construction Manager debate makes for an interesting discussion. There are advantages to both delivery...

Change orders are a vitally important tool for contractors. By definition, a change order is any modification or change to the original...