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Have you noticed the news reports and articles reporting the many numbers of unemployed people who are moving to start their own businesses as independent contractors? Comparing this with the statistic that the remodeling industry has now surpassed the new construction industry AND people are entering the remodeling profession in record numbers – what does this mean to you?
This means that you, the homeowner, have some serious decisions to make when choosing your remodeler.
…continue reading Economy and remodeling »
When talking with others – be they potential clients, friends, or a homeowner who is asking questions – one question often comes to the surface – “What is Design/Build anyway – and how does it affect me?” Don’t be alarmed, this is a common question for many people. It must be said that it isn’t your fault for the confusion. The industry has not fully defined it either.
So, here is one viewpoint from a perspective that is connected to the industry, in a supporting role.
The Design/Build process is a service delivery method that gives the client the best professional service possible.
…continue reading What is the Design/Build process? »
Finally! A portfolio of past projects is available. You can see a creative and varied set of projects from porch additions to bath remodels to new construction, AND the kitchen sink.
Check out the Portfolio Page here.
There is a great movement in remodeling and building that is called Green Building. There are so many people talking about Green.
There are several questions that come to mind. What does Green Building mean? How do you do it? How does Green building give the homeowner an advantage?
Green building can be a very broad scope, and can be achieved in many ways.
…continue reading What is Green Remodeling anyway? »
The state of Indiana has a bill that passed the Senate last month, SB337, and is now before the state House of Representatives. This bill is designed to create a state registry and license of Interior Designers. Theoretically, anyone who creates space studies, specifications, contracts, construction documents, etc., relating to the interior, non-load-bearing structure of either a commercial or private building could be licensed by the state: providing that this person passes the rigorous NCIDQ or ARE exams.
As Central Indiana NARI is opposed to this licensing, so are we. These are the main reasons we are against state licensing of the Interior Design profession:
…continue reading Does Interior Design need licensed? »