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The Crucial Role of MEP Engineers in Real Estate Construction and Permit Expediting

Posted on February 26, 2024March 26, 2025 by Jason Somers

In real estate construction, there’s an important part that’s sometimes overlooked: MEP engineering. MEP stands for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing. These systems are what make […]

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A Comprehensive Guide to House Foundation Types: Choosing the Right Base for Your Home

Posted on February 5, 2024February 5, 2024 by Jason Somers

Building a home is an intricate process that involves numerous decisions, each crucial to the overall well-being of the structure. At the core of this […]

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The Ultimate Guide for Construction Submittals

Posted on January 1, 2024December 31, 2023 by Jason Somers

No matter the size of a construction project, it’s essential for construction submittals to be officially submitted by a general contractor to any architects and […]

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Shoring: Safeguarding Your Construction Sites and Structures

Posted on June 19, 2023December 27, 2023 by Jason Somers

When you’re working on a construction site or completing an excavation project, you’ll be tasked with using different forms of shoring to ensure a structure […]

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Load-bearing Walls: Everything You Need to Know

Posted on April 17, 2023May 25, 2023 by Jason Somers

During a renovation or remodeling project, homeowners often want to remove a wall in order to create a more open floor plan and improve the […]

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How Long Does It Take to Build a Modular Home?

Posted on September 19, 2022September 6, 2022 by Jason Somers

If you want to build your own home, there are several great options that you can select from. One construction method that has proven to […]

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Managing Rising Construction Prices in 2022

Posted on August 29, 2022August 8, 2022 by Jason Somers

Will construction costs go down in 2022? The short answer is that it’s not likely to happen. It was predicted by many economists in 2021 […]

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Top 9 Construction Trends In 2022

Posted on July 4, 2022June 29, 2022 by Jason Somers

While the COVID-19 pandemic created a considerable amount of turbulence that result in forecasts being adjusted and expectations changing, it’s estimated that 2022 will be […]

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How Long Is a Construction Permit Valid?

Posted on June 27, 2022December 23, 2022 by Jason Somers

Before you begin constructing any type of building, you must first obtain a building permit, which gives you permission to develop on a piece of […]

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What is a Construction General Permit (CGP)?

Posted on April 18, 2022April 17, 2022 by Jason Somers

When you’re set to start a construction project of any kind, there are several different types of permits that you will likely need to apply […]

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