Posts by Wayne Fontaine

Commercial construction is an expensive endeavor. Controlling costs often means keeping within a 10 percent overrun. For the inexperienced, the lowest bidder often seems like the most desirable choice, but the opposite is often true. When you factor in the long-term costs of poor work, a higher initial bid may, in fact, equal overall savings.…

Careful planning is necessary for successful office renovations. If done well, the remodel may contemporize your space and improve outdated and inefficient features. The benefits, however, come with stress and unwanted difficulties. Hiring a professional contractor is a great way to avoid some of the pitfalls of renovating your office. Look at some of the…

Whether you just moved into a home with an unfinished basement you would like to use or have an existing man cave that needs a facelift, it’s never too early or too late to renovate or remodel your basement. Basement remodeling options range from rustic to posh and add a lot to your home. Here…

Going to see the doctor is rarely a fun experience. Nerves on edge and feeling less than their best, patients and family members endure agonizing waits in a dull environment. Patients generally will be in the office for an unknown amount of time before they see the doctor even when they have an appointment time;…

Many people opt to build their own home from the ground up rather than buy an existing home. Why purchase a home that isn’t exactly what you want when you can get your dream home through custom home building? In order to make the process go as smoothly as possible, you need a checklist of…

Careful planning is essential for any construction project regardless of size. Without proper planning and scheduling, the project can be derailed leaving behind deadlines and incurring fines. Flexibility needs to be incorporated into any commercial construction schedule. Planning can mean the difference between a project completed on time and one that is more expensive and…

Whether you’ve outgrown your current location or are ready to take the leap and build your own office space, there are several things you need to know before you get started. Using an experienced commercial construction contractor can coordinate and handle the multifaceted project. Use these tips to find the right contractor for your building…

Although it is a relatively new way of tackling construction work, design build firms now account for just over half of projects. These firms differ from traditional counterparts in that they do not outsource the design process. Everything happens under one roof and this has many advantages for the homeowners they work with.

Commercial construction projects can be difficult to accomplish when an architect, design team, contractor, and engineer are all required to have the same ability to visualize the project and make it come to life. When even one person on the team begins to question a section of the design, the whole project can easily begin…

In the early years after buying your first house, you might think that you have all of the space that you could ask for. Many homeowners buy a home after getting married and before the family grows. In these instances, the house looks like it has plenty of room from the start, but as time…