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Look under that floor—first!

Look under that floor—first!

New Flooring Has Unexpected Issues The housing market has gone crazy. Many homeowners have decided to remodel and update their homes instead of dealing with the craziness. New flooring really makes a change in the look and is one of the most popular remodeling...
Quality Control in Buildouts

Quality Control in Buildouts

Managing quality when working on buildouts and renovations Companies expect the general contractor to renovate per the expected standards of the industry. Builders will follow the codes and standards, but these may be the minimum levels of safety, quality, and...
Managing material shortages in building budgets

Managing material shortages in building budgets

How to deal with shortages in buildouts and renovations During the renovation planning process, most companies ask the general contractor for portfolio examples, timeframes and budgets to finish those projects, as well as references. More than ever, timeframes and...