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Master craftsman and custom builder Brent Hull explains that his project "Pennsylvania Farmhouse" is divided into three components, all connected but distinct. “The house grew over time,” Hull says. “That’s the story.”. Quoining, shown above, refers to cornerstones traditionally used by masons to strengthen walls that were otherwise ...
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GFCI and USB in one. According to Legrand, its GFCI USB Outlet is the first-ever to offer ground-fault protection and USB ports in one unit. Custom Builder magazine provides breaking news, industry trends, product innovations, and best practices for the custom home building market.
New Data: Construction Trends, Contractor Confidence, and More …
Dec 13, 2023 · For instance, year over year, completed projects by custom architects are down 1.8% and average project revenues are down 1.7% while building costs are up 3.3% (largely due to high material and labor costs). Compared to Q2, the index rating for “near-term activity” (defined as the next three months) is down from 57 to 54 but up from 46 to ...
Construction - Custom Builder
November Data: Custom Architects Weigh In, New Construction Trends, Contractor Confidence, and Material Price Changes. We've collected highlights from a number of data reports published throughout the industry in November. Business.
Understanding, Recalibrating, and Communicating Building …
7 hours ago · To build better homes, the industry—and homeowners—should recalibrate their thinking on building science, says Gord Cooke, president of Building Knowledge Canada and partner of Construction Instruction. Arguments against efficient construction practices and regulations remain the same—it's frustration with building codes and associated costs.
2023: A Year of Custom Home Case Studies - Custom Builder
Jan 2, 2024 · A look back at the custom homes and craftsman details we spotlighted last year. January 2, 2024. In 2023, we made a conscious effort to showcase more custom projects. And we did just that. From full-home case studies to close examinations of specific custom elements—like entryways, fireplaces, and an 11-foot free-standing wine cube, to name a ...
Architecture - Custom Builder
In Business: Modern Design, Compromise, and Money. Custom builder Zane Williams opens up about what it takes to maintain his architectural vision, from handling clients and staying true to his fluid style, to the importance of transparency and how a slush fund avoids awkward conversations mid-construction. Case Studies.
Custom Prefabrication: High-End From Factory to the Bay
Dec 16, 2021 · Incorporating prefabricated components into custom builds saves time and, according to some, results in a higher-quality product. Because the components are constructed in a factory off-site, where the building process can be more controlled, prefab also represents a means by which builders can mitigate labor and material shortages.
Projects - Custom Builder
Making a Custom Home Among the Redwoods. Designing a not-cramped-feeling, three-bedroom home on a tight lot surrounded by protected redwoods was no easy task. But through high ceilings, abundant glazing, and thoughtful spatial detailing, architect Heidi Richardson achieved the improbable. Projects.
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Construction 2022 Custom Timber Home Building Outlook. A few of top tips from Mid-Atlantic Timberframes for working with timber frame providers, as well as what we’re seeing on the custom timber home building horizon for 2022.