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6 Benefits of Design Build Construction
The most vital factor for a successful Design Build commercial construction project is having a trustworthy, skilled, and experienced Design Build contractor. It’s worth making the effort to find such a contractor because the Design Build method is an optimal choice...
Design Bid Build vs. Design Build
If you’re ready to start your commercial construction project you may be wondering where to begin. Do you start with an architect? A contractor? The answer to that will depend on which project delivery method you choose. The two most common project delivery methods...
5 Helpful Tips for Choosing a Contractor for Your Light Commercial Construction Project.
First, let’s explain what “light commercial” construction means... In this case, it’s easiest to start with what it is not. Light commercial construction is not large scale construction of buildings like hospitals, high rise apartments, airports, schools, etc.. Light...
5 Big differences between residential and commercial construction
If you’ve built your own home you may think that having experience with residential construction will prepare you for an experience in commercial construction. In some ways it will help, but there are several major differences between the two. Marty Kirchner, of...
6 Things to expect during the construction of your custom built home.
You’ve chosen your contractor, the contract is signed, and the plans are complete. Time to move on to the construction of your new home. If you’ve never built a custom home before this will be a new experience and you. To help you prepare for the construction phase of...
Ready to build a custom home? Avoid these 4 costly mistakes.
Building a custom home is a huge investment. To ensure that you have the best experience and the best outcome possible, be sure to avoid these 4 costly home building mistakes. Mistake #1: Rushing the process. Building a custom home is not a fast and simple...
5 Factors to consider when deciding if building a custom home is the right choice for you
If you’re thinking about building a custom home but aren’t quite sure if it’s the right choice for you, below are 5 factors to consider to help you decide. First things first… 1. Cost If cost is your main concern, then you should buy an existing home....
3 tips for financing your custom built home
Based on his years of working with clients building custom homes, Marty Kirchner, of Kirchner Custom Builders, offered a residential contractor’s perspective on the financing aspect. His advice: Choose a small to mid-sized local lender, get preapproved for your loan,...
3 important factors to consider when assessing the costs in your home construction bid
Building a home is a huge investment. Whether you are spending $200,000 or $2,000,000, you want to know how your money is being spent. To ensure that you will get quality work and a fair price, consider these 3 factors when reviewing the bid for the construction of...
5 key points to consider when comparing residential contractor bids
You’ve narrowed down your list of potential contractors to 2 or 3 and have obtained their bids for the construction of your custom-built home. You may think you can simply read through the bids and easily make comparisons between them to determine which contractor to...
