Project Management- Page 5 of 6
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The KISS rule
This is really more of a rant than a question. Sorry. And this is not for homes only, but for commercial building, primarliy, which is what I work on as…
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Looking for integrated design help in RI
I am acting as contractor on the renovation of my home in Rhode Island. Major interior renovation, all new exterior, all new doors and windows, new roof. I have become…
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How to tell if a contractor knows how to build air tight?
I've been reading a lot of the content in the blogs here and the recurring theme seems to be that the tighter you build the home the better the energy…
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Divided by an Ocean
I will leave this parting thought behind, as my week long sojourn fades away. Back to the day job on Monday - but its been fun mingling amongst the folks…
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Technology Maturity
Has anyone else experiences to share of technologies that started really basic and have improved over time? I recall Howard Liddell telling a story that in the 1970s, they sawed…
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What kind of preparation is needed to install a tub surround in my basement?
My basement walls are foam concrete block that have seams every 16" for nailing into and we are putting a bathtub with a tub surround in. Plumbing was prepared for…
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Architect & Builder for Passive Solar home in Charlotte, NC?
I recently purchased a vacant lot in Charlotte, NC that has good southern exposure. I am researching architects and builders that have experience with passive solar homes. I'm not finding…
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For green building, start with a builder or an architect?
I'm considering building a green home, particularly with regards to energy efficiency. I anticipate having a lot of detailed drawings, because unfortunately many "green" techniques for framing, insulation, and moisture…
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How have other builders located the “green customer”?
I am curious to know how other builders are finding the committed "green" customer. We are a small construction company that has obviously been under all kinds of business/financial stress…
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LEED for HOMES or National Green Building Standard certification
We are a small Design/Build Firm in Metro West Boston and are developing a 2900 sq. ft. spec house in a neighboring town and want to know every one's opinion…