Are construction disputes unavoidable?
Are construction disputes unavoidable? Construction projects profiled in the media tend to be idealized. “The project finished on time and on budget, and the team worked together flawlessly due to mutual respect and excellent communication.” While there may have been bumps during construction, a solution was found, and everything turned out fine. Unfortunately, in reality, […]
WOTUS and Its Impact on Homebuilders
WOTUS and Its Impact on Homebuilders Businesses and industries often grumble over regulations. On the other hand, the government creates these regulations to protect people, society, and nature, even if they impact businesses and industries. Some regulations are valid, while others go too far. The new Waters of the United States (WOTUS) regulation is causing […]
DC Multi-Family Market – A Bright Spot During Uncertain Times
DC Multi-Family Market – A Bright Spot During Uncertain Times Anticipation and expectation are powerful emotions that drive our behavior. When events are delayed, anticipation is impacted. The imagination runs wild, both good and bad. However, there’s only so long we can be on high alert. Economists and others have been predicting a recession for […]
Customers Need to Know New Houses Have Flaws Too
Customers Need to Know New Houses Have Flaws Too We’ve all dealt with disappointments in life. It’s part of being a grown-up. Disappointments, however, are impacted by expectations. When we buy a cheap product, we know it has a limited shelf life. On the other hand, we expect expensive purchases to last longer and function […]
Preparing to reach Net Zero in Washington, D.C.
Preparing to reach Net Zero in Washington, D.C. Many individuals and businesses alike are striving to reduce their carbon footprint. The desire to be greener may stem from multiple motives, including concern for the environment. One way for the construction industry to reduce its carbon footprint is to develop net-zero buildings. In the summer of […]
How Adaptive Reuse is Part of the Solution to the Housing Crunch
How Adaptive Reuse is Part of the Solution to the Housing Crunch The United States economy is in a precarious position. Inflation continues to rage, leading the Federal Reserve to increase interest rates, hoping this will dampen demand. However, raising interest rates is not a targeted operation – many elements of the economy are impacted, […]