According to at least two recent surveys, less than 30% of North American construction projects are completed on time and within budget. Perhaps this shouldn’t be surprising given that contractors need to coordinate numerous disparate elements to move projects forward, including:

While home interior open-floor plans have been trending for the past two decades, the concept was a functional mainstay of 17th-century architecture that went out of fashion with the rise of the 19th-century Victorian era, according to Old House Journal. Despite the Victorian preference for distinct rooms divisions, a few noteworthy architects—like Henry Hobson Richardson and Frank Lloyd Wright—bucked the Victorian trend.

The first three months of every year tend to be a time to reflect on what proved popular during the previous year and to look forward to what might prove trendy during the coming year. The former is evidenced by the numerous awards shows—Golden Globes, Oscars, Emmys, Grammys, etc.—that honor the previous year’s cultural achievements. And the latter is borne by various articles proclaiming what’s going to trend in fashion, food, investing, travel, technology, or any number of other fields.

If you’re building a custom luxury home in the Naples, Florida area, or already have one, you might want to consider constructing a separate house on the property to accommodate overnight guests. And sure, you may have already accounted for such with planned or existing “guest” rooms in your home; however, a separate guest suite significantly elevates your overnight guest hosting capabilities and provides several other benefits.

It’s long been said that a person’s home is their castle. The adage has taken on enhanced meaning over the past few years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With school and business closures and resultant remote working and schooling, most people have spent more time in their homes than ever before. For the most part, some sense of normalcy has returned with in-school learning and business reopenings back on track. However, working from home has become a trend, and many people will likely spend more of their working hours at home.Based on this trend and how important the comfort of our homes...

General contractors with a reputation for successfully completing high quality construction projects on time and on budget, typically have a tried and true process for coordinating the numerous details involved with the construction.