Archive for the ‘General Contractor’ Category

Ready… Set… Add!

Monday, April 21st, 2008

Addition also referred as extension of existing structure is categorized in a few major titles: room addition, bathroom addition, kitchen addition, or just general living space addition, attic conversions are to be included with that group even though there isn’t any additional SQF added to the house but merely converting ...

Ask an expert: What is a ranch house?

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

You've probably heard this term more times than you can count, but do you know the true definition of a ranch house? Ranch homes are typically one story (though there is also a type of home known as the high ranch) and are most often found in the suburbs. They will ...

Builders Unfazed by Housing Slow Down

Thursday, January 24th, 2008

It's easy to focus on the negative in today's housing market, but there are a few bright spots. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), a monthly survey that has been conducted for more than 20 years, found that home builders' confidence has been virtually ...

What is a General Contractor

Thursday, January 17th, 2008

A general contractor is a professional that contracts with another organization or individual (the owner) for the construction or renovation of a building, road or other structure. A general contractor is defined as such if it is the signatory as the builder of the prime construction contract for the project. ...