Articles addressing the most commonly asked questions
Our collection of articles address a variety of topics to consider before you start a project, during the design process, and during construction.
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Before You Begin |
Topics to consider prior to starting your project.
Estimating Project Costs
To estimate what a project might cost you need to know two things. You may know one and fortunately we know the other.
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To estimate what a project might cost you need to know two things. You may know one and fortunately we know the other.
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Construction Budget vs Project Budget
When discussing how much a project might cost, it is important to distinguish between two related yet different budgets.
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When discussing how much a project might cost, it is important to distinguish between two related yet different budgets.
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Design Fees Explained
Design fees can range widely, often differing by thousands of dollars for the same project. Why is this and do you always get what you pay for?
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Design fees can range widely, often differing by thousands of dollars for the same project. Why is this and do you always get what you pay for?
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Construction Financing Options
Nowadays, many home improvement projects are financed. Although each lender has its own requirements, there are general requirements common to all.
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Nowadays, many home improvement projects are financed. Although each lender has its own requirements, there are general requirements common to all.
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What to Consider When Selecting an Architect
You know you want to do a project, but how do you go about selecting a design partner? Here are three key considerations to help with the designer selection process.
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You know you want to do a project, but how do you go about selecting a design partner? Here are three key considerations to help with the designer selection process.
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Importance of PreDesign
The start of the design process is not what most people imagine. Less glamorous, but crucial to project success, PreDesign is the first step.
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The start of the design process is not what most people imagine. Less glamorous, but crucial to project success, PreDesign is the first step.
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Project Roles and Responsibilities
Clarifying the roles in the design process minimizes confusion, delays, and costly decisions during the construction phase.
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Clarifying the roles in the design process minimizes confusion, delays, and costly decisions during the construction phase.
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Once Under Way |
Topics associated with the design phase
Material and Fixture Selection
Each firm handles this part of the design process a little differently. Knowing what assistance, if any, you receive, is critical to project success.
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Each firm handles this part of the design process a little differently. Knowing what assistance, if any, you receive, is critical to project success.
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When to Select a Builder
Pros and cons on whether it's better to partner with a builder early or to choose a builder after the project is fully designed.
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Pros and cons on whether it's better to partner with a builder early or to choose a builder after the project is fully designed.
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Tool Belts & Work Boots |
Topics associated with the construction phase
Construction Process Explained
Like the design process, the construction process also has its unique structure, with the builder driving the construction schedule and sequence.
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Like the design process, the construction process also has its unique structure, with the builder driving the construction schedule and sequence.
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Construction Observation: Why You Need DLD Now More Than Ever
Good design is important, but according to our past clients, Construction Observation services are the most important services we offer.
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Good design is important, but according to our past clients, Construction Observation services are the most important services we offer.
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