You probably have a pretty busy life, and could be thinking- how is this project going to fit into my tight schedule?
What’s the Owner’s Role During a Construction Project?
Top 12 Design Trends for 2023
Top 12 trends (and their causes) we are expecting for the next year, some aesthetic and some on the technical spectrum : Steven Secon Architect’s top 10 + design trend predictions for 2023 As the new year begins, you might be making new resolutions. If you’ve been semi-stuck inside your house for nearly two years, […]
How to interview a Contractor
The basic idea and strategy I use in the interview process is intro, small talk to get them talking, and pepper in a few tough questions, ask follow up questions, conclude with a few easy ones. Remember that this is not an interrogation, so just use a few of these- It’s an interview for the […]
The Design and Construction Process 101.
preparation is key
Late 2023-Forecast …Slowing Project Cost Increases and Delays
It’s really hard to read the tea leaves lately: mixed signals of the economy, climate, AI, foreign wars, hacking, political miscues, interest rates, post-pandemic aftermath…. Slowing Inflation and residual supply chain hiccups are still the norm. Tradesman shortages and demand (although weakening) are still contributing to higher than expected bids being received in our office. […]