Stay up to date with the trends, innovations, and insights that shape the world of construction. Discover valuable information, expert opinions, and emerging technologies that drive the remodeling and build-out industry forward. From new design techniques to sustainable practices, our curated content will expand your knowledge and inspire your own projects. Explore our articles, interviews, and resources to stay ahead of the curve and make informed decisions for your remodeling and build-out endeavors.
Stay up to date with the trends, innovations, and insights that shape the world of construction. Discover valuable information, expert opinions, and emerging technologies that drive the remodeling and build-out industry forward. From new design techniques to sustainable practices, our curated content will expand your knowledge and inspire your own projects. Explore our articles, interviews, and resources to stay ahead of the curve and make informed decisions for your remodeling and build-out endeavors.
The building industry is finding itself on the precipice of a “boom shortage”. That is to say that a pent-up demand for remodeling, fueled by low interest rates and spending more time at home, will create a significant increase in home improvement projects this summer. At the same time, Covid-related sourcing, manufacturing and shipping restrictions will mean products will be in short supply.
Starting with the first reported local COVID-19 case in January, our region has experienced unprecedented shut-downs of business activity. As the science and health communities continue to stress the importance of limiting the spread of this virus, government agencies are beginning the process of opening up lower risk private sector industries.
We’ve been tracking lumber, labor and fuel prices for the past several years as a trend indicator for residential construction costs. The dramatic drop in lumber over the past couple months, combined with a lagging and less significant drop at the pump suggests the best deals will be limited to the next several months.
There is no substitute for having extra time.
Our customers are enjoying being able to focus on the improvements to their homes. Virtual meeting platforms give us the flexibility to continue the design process without risk of cross-contamination. Although most of our world is planning to shut down, we will continue to operate our pre-production process in effort to be ready to start construction when given permission to do so.
If you have ever added water to a potted plant, or pulled weeds after a good rain, you know that water tends to loosen the soil….
