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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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The Importance of Professional Liability Insurance for Architects

Posted on October 18, 2021December 1, 2021 by Jason Somers

When working as an architect on a construction project of any kind, you will likely need to obtain professional liability insurance. This type of insurance […]

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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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Jason Somers, President & Founder of Crest Real Estate Shares His Secrets to Success in the Permitting & Expediting Industry

Posted on September 6, 2021December 1, 2021 by Jason Somers

If you’re getting ready to begin the development process for a new home or commercial building, you’ll be tasked with completing a number of essential […]

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The Importance of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Construction

Posted on August 30, 2021November 3, 2021 by Jason Somers

Developing a building is always a lengthy and time-consuming process that requires hands-on input from many different professionals. Because of the complicated nature of this […]

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10 Steps to the Procurement Process

Posted on August 23, 2021November 9, 2021 by Jason Somers

There are many different moving parts that must be managed upon starting a construction project. Among the most important parts involves the procurement process. Procurement […]

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