Home Design

Between a pandemic, supply chain disruptions, and an epic housing shortage, it’s hard to predict what the real estate market is going to do. But while you can’t control the housing situation, there are a lot of elements you can manage in order to maximize the appeal of your (or your clients’) homes. Making a … Read more

Most home builders and architects know the mechanics of how to draw a roof, but they also know this: Drawing a roof manually is both enormously time-consuming and eye-poppingly frustrating. What should have been a simple roof drawing takes hours or even days, and the result isn’t what you had hoped it would be. We’ve … Read more

Of all the senses, humans tend to be influenced most by what we see. The right images create strong emotional connections and help us understand concepts faster than text alone. As the old saying goes… a picture really is worth a thousand words (probably more like 10,000!) That’s why 3D product visualization has become such … Read more

The living room is one of the most used rooms in a home, entertaining guests, relaxing, watching TV, and sometimes, even working, so it’s important to make sure it’s comfortable and practical. Today, Cedreo’s layout and decoration expert, Cécile, is here to give you her tips for setting up the perfect living room. The Sofa … Read more

Green roofs have been popular in Europe for years and their popularity is finally growing in North America as well. Are you ready to jump on the green roof construction trend? Thinking of adding some green roofs to your future construction projects? In this 7-minute read, you’ll learn the basics of green roof construction. Let’s … Read more

The home builder, real estate agent, and buyer relationship can seem like a complicated one. On the one hand, you’ve got the builder who wants to sell new homes and maximize their profits on each sale. On the other hand, you’ve got the buyer who wants to make a wise investment without spending too much. … Read more

The world of construction is one of big vision, big dollar buy in, and longer term projects. The coordination and relationship between homeowners, homebuilders, and remodelers is one built on trust. If you are aiming to make a name for yourself, building a construction or design business that stands out, you will need to grow … Read more

The scope of work, or SOW, is arguably the most important document in any construction contract. It lays out expectations, provides everyone involved in the project with a shared vision, a common set of objectives, and a clear sense of what they need to do to bring that vision to life – at every stage … Read more

2022 is well underway and we’re already seeing some definitive trends forming in the architecture space. Some of these have been trending for several years while others are just now growing in popularity. So from quaint tiny homes to Scandanavian designs, here are the top 10 architecture trends for 2022. Look for ways to implement … Read more

Talk to just a handful of contractors and you’ll quickly realize that construction delays are the norm, not the exception. In fact, according to a recent report, only about 30% of construction projects finish on time and within budget. That means most projects end up going beyond deadlines and over budget. Fortunately, that doesn’t have … Read more