Most projects are priced by a contractor creating an estimate of the expected ‘direct costs’ of the work – labor, materials, subcontractors, and other fees like permits, dump fees, etc – then multiplying the direct costs by a markup factor. Seems pretty...
The Design Challenge How do you place a return air vent for the heating and cooling system without making it look bad? Our solution: build a custom return air vent grille. On a recent project, the framing over kitchen ceiling was done with manufactured trusses. In...
Permit Lead Times and Costs by Jurisdiction building permits permit process When do you need a permit? Virtually all projects require some kind of permit. Some basic things can be handled with an Over-The-Counter permit (plumbing, mechanical, roofing, siding), while...
