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Author: Jason Somers

7 Popular Luxury Home Design Styles in 2021

Posted on November 29, 2021January 21, 2022 by Jason Somers

Every home has a design style from which the structure is built. If you are a landowner who wants to construct a building on their […]

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Understanding What the New California Building Codes Entail

Posted on November 22, 2021January 18, 2022 by Jason Somers

When you enter a new building, you likely have confidence that you will be safe and that the building will remain intact while you are […]

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A Day in the Life of a Land Surveyor

Posted on November 15, 2021July 28, 2022 by Jason Somers

Before the property can be purchased or buildings can be constructed, land must be surveyed to determine the exact properties and characteristics of the land […]

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What is a Home Framing Contractor and Why Might I Need One?

Posted on November 8, 2021January 12, 2022 by Jason Somers

When building a new home, the frame of the structure is among the most important aspects of the construction process. If the frame isn’t built […]

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How to Calculate Square Footage of a Room

Posted on November 1, 2021October 22, 2025 by Jason Somers

When you’re helping design or build a house or any other building, it’s important to understand what a square foot is. A square foot is […]

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Property Easements Explained

Posted on October 25, 2021January 7, 2022 by Jason Somers

When you purchase a piece of land, you may believe that you automatically gain ownership over every square foot of the property. In reality, it’s […]

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Understanding Site Plans In Construction

Posted on October 11, 2021December 1, 2021 by Jason Somers

Before you’re able to construct any kind of building at a development site, it’s essential that you understand all there is to know about the […]

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Uses of an Automated Valuation Model in Real Estate Construction

Posted on October 4, 2021November 10, 2021 by Jason Somers

If you have just recently completed work on a construction project or are getting ready to develop a home, you should consider using the automated […]

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Your Guide to Risk Management in Construction Projects

Posted on September 27, 2021November 9, 2021 by Jason Somers

Constructing a building is a time-consuming and complicated process that requires you or the project manager to handle many moving parts without making costly mistakes. […]

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The Truth Behind Construction Price and Cost Indices

Posted on September 13, 2021November 8, 2021 by Jason Somers

When you’re attempting to gauge how much construction materials and labor will cost for a construction project that you’re about to work on, it’s highly […]

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