Home Design

Today’s average kitchen size varies significantly based on the type of home you’re designing.  What is the Average Size of a Kitchen? The average kitchen size in American homes varies significantly based on geographic location and architectural style. According to the National Kitchen and Bath Association, the typical kitchen space ranges between 150 and 175 … Read more

Managing a construction project is no easy task. That’s true whether you’re remodeling your own home, flipping a house, or working on a larger multi-property project. With so much going on, it’s often difficult to know whether things are on track. One way to be sure where you stand? Tracking productivity and progress through a … Read more

Homeowners spend a lot of time on social media. A lot. And research shows that, like all social media users, the time they spend on these apps influences their shopping habits. As a general contractor, it’s important to stay up-to-date with the latest marketing trends, this includes social media marketing. With approximately 98 percent of … Read more

As a construction contractor, getting paid on time is crucial to the success of your business. However, it can be difficult to get clients to pay on time, especially if they are not familiar with the construction industry or if they are not used to working with contractors. Here are some tips for construction contractors … Read more

Not all design-build projects need to be completed in one stage. In fact, large-scale projects are typically completed in a series of construction phases. As such, comprehensive and robust architectural master planning is required to ensure the project is completed on time and within budget. As a general contractor, it’s important to manage the expectations … Read more

Solar panel architecture may sound bland, unattractive, or bizarre, but it’s actually a growing movement in home design. According to research conducted by the Building Energy Research Group at the University of Wyoming, solar panel designs are attractive to prospective homeowners. The same homeowners were also willing to pay a premium for well-designed solar panels. … Read more

Whether your clients want to host the perfect barbeque or they’re looking to make up for a smaller indoor space, outdoor kitchens are the perfect solution. Many general contractors receive an influx of requests for these projects in the fall in order for construction to be completed in the winter. In this article, we’ll discuss … Read more

A long list of factors determines the curb appeal of a home: exterior home paint colors, landscaping, neighborhood, and even minor details like the mailbox and house number can have a big impact. Studies have shown that improving the curb appeal of a home can increase its resale value by over 7 percent. So it’s … Read more

If you’re designing a home for the first time, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed by the process. There are a lot of options and factors to consider. There is a significant level of technical knowledge required to design a home, so it’s important to partner with a reputable general contractor. From local building codes to … Read more

The amount of acronyms and terms in the construction industry is as large and varied as the industry itself. HVAC technicians, drywallers, framers, and bricklayers all have a different vocabulary and in order to complete a job smoothly, teams need to be on the same page about common terms. This is true especially when your … Read more