It may seem a little mysterious if you have not been through it before. But we have-and here’s the 8 Step Intro to the Design and Construction Process: 1. Talk to lots of people who have been through it before from different vantage points: builders, architects, neighbors, friends, colleagues, building inspectors. Ask them lots of questions. Develop […]
Construction projects can seem overwhelming. You’ve heard the horror stories and don’t want any of that. You may need some guidance and expectations. Let’s break it down. Here it is: 1. Get the information first. Let’s start with the basics: How big? Where should it be? How much can you afford? This will determine the “scope” of […]
Intro & definition Understanding Zoning variances in the construction and real estate world pertain to permission to go beyond the allowable zoning and land-use rules. Since our office is located in Westchester County, a densely populated suburban area that has little open-buildable area, we frequently encounter situations where we must seek relief from many of […]
Do we need a Construction Contract?….”We’ve already worked with Bill, the contractor before, he was great.” said one of my clients recently. “Do we really need a written agreement, since we worked fine together just seven years ago?” continued my clients…”it seems overly cautious and will take a lot of time, which we really don’t […]
Subbing it out? For businesses and individuals – from construction companies to freelance entrepreneurs – hiring subcontractors can be the ideal way to bring in professionals with a particular expertise, expand in-house capabilities without the added overhead, or just keep up with a heavy workload. But there are pitfalls to hiring subcontractors you need to […]
