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Indoor Air Quality
Indoor air can even be of higher quality than outdoors
One of the great things about Southern Utah is the wonderful outdoors. There are so many things to do and see…they literally beckon to you to ...
Read MoreFixed Price Contract, Part 2 - Allowances
Part 2 of Fixed Price Contracts, Allowances
As a customer, you may want to know how much something costs the builder. With a Fixed Price contract, generally, the Owner doesn’t have the contractual ri...
Read MoreIs the cost per square foot a good way to compare builders?
Unfortunately, no, it's a terrible way to compare houses
Cost per square foot pricing is a terrible way to compare houses since it doesn’t consider any of the unique features and finishes of your h...
Read MoreContracts without a fixed price, Part 2
Contracts without a fixed price, part 2
Shared Savings
Shared savings is something to consider when approaching an open book agreement. Most contractors will understand their fiduciar...
Read MoreFixed Price Contract, Part 1
Part 1 about Fixed Price Contracts
Last time, we reviewed some important elements of any construction contract. Don’t forget that a detailed Scope of Work is essential to setting the proper expectati...
Read MoreIs it less expensive to build a basement or a second story?
That depends on market and current material prices
This question gets asked a great deal and the answer is driven by the market and current material prices. Generally speaking, building up tends to b...
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