It’s easy to criticize a custom house design, but not so easy to develop one. This behind-the-scenes look at the process yields some helpful hints. Read more
A home designer discusses how he helps his clients reconcile their housing dreams with budget realities. Read more
When raw land prices climb out of reach, you might want to try an infill project. Here’s what it takes to get it off the ground. Read more
This interview with a seasoned framing crew reveals how builders and architects can work together successfully - even though no set of prints is perfect. Read more
Even with a minuscule marketing budget, there are several practical steps you can take to make sure your projects hit the mark. Read more
An estimating consultant explains step-by-step how to coordinate the blueprints with the specs to yield an accurate takeoff and estimate. Read more
Stock plan services are selling thousands of blueprints yearly. Here’s a sampling of the services out there and what to look for. Read more
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