Your kitchen is more than just a place to cook—it’s the heart of your home, where meals are prepared, conversations are shared, and memories are made. If you’re looking to breathe new life into your kitchen without breaking the bank, here are some of the most cost-effective and impactful upgrades you can make, starting with…
Johns Manville, the supplier of roofing systems solutions for more than 150 years, announced the launch of its ENRGY 3 HD cover board, offering greater R-value than a gypsum cover board and 80 psi for strength and resistance to damage from hail, foot traffic, construction loads and routine maintenance. In a news release, JM said…
Have you ever ordered something online and when it arrived it was way smaller or larger than what you expected? Or a completely different shade or texture? We’ve all been there. Unrealistic expectations are par for the course in the design build industry.
While we can’t entirely prevent surprises, our experienced CRD team members are adept at navigating through them. Our wealth of knowledge comes from having been there and done that for many years. We make troubleshooting a breeze by communicating issues clearly, ensuring that problems causing delays and disruptions are well-understood.
Join two of our production experts, Dave Callahan and Tom Rummel, as they delve into the art of effectively and clearly communicating your design-build process to clients. The goal is not only to meet your expectations but also to help align those expectations with reality. Managing the inevitable challenges becomes smoother when you have knowledgeable CRD team members guiding you through the process.
We suggest tuning into this podcast if you’re planning your first remodeling project and want to be better equipped to handle unexpected challenges and common issues that may come up in your home.
For those not keen on podcasts, read on to discover the most common unrealistic expectations our clients have had before the commencement of their building projects and how CRD members successfully navigated and addressed these surprises.
More than 10 million jobs remain open, even after several months of record hiring. May saw 384,000 jobs filled, and in June payrolls increased by 372,000. In July, the number of jobs filled exploded to 528,000. Each month exceeded estimates, which seemingly contradicts other signals of economic slowdown. Despite the currently resilient job market, the…
Tony Flattum and the leadership team at Built Strong Exteriors have more than two decades of experience in roofing within Minnesota’s Twin Cities metropolitan area with varying degrees of profitability, so forgive his response when asked if he’s “surprised” by a recent surge of success. “Of course!” he exclaimed. “We just got out of high…
It is a fundamental right of every employee to be safe in the workplace, and for more than 50 years, the Occupational Safety Health Administration has issued rules and guidelines, generally referred to as “standards,” intended to improve workplace safety. Employer compliance with these standards is enforced through OSHA workplace inspections and audits. The agency…
Dallas College got a financial boost after receiving a grant worth more than $1 million from several companies, including KPost Roofing, through Texas’ Skills Development Fund, which will provide funding for more than 600 new and current workers. As first reported in Dallas Innovates, a news site focusing on business in North Texas, Dallas College,…
Are you thinking of renovating your small bathroom? Look no further than Alure. Since 1946, we have been helping people in New York and Long Island design their dream bathrooms. With us, your small bathroom makeover can be done in as little as one day. We offer bathroom remodels with safety and accessibility options so…
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