When it comes to homeownership or home renovation, there are terms that everyone should know and understand. The most common term used by homeowners and buyers alike is mortgage. This is a lien or claim against the property given to the buyer by their lender. It helps to secure the money necessary to purchase the […]
Read PostTailoring Office Renovation to Match Company Culture
Posted: Feb 12,2016More and more companies are carrying out office renovations based on open workspace designs. According to a study by the International Facilities Management Association, 70 percent of American workers go to offices with open floor plans. But do these floor plans actually create a more productive work environment, or are they simply the latest trend […]
Read PostStore Handicap Access Needs to Be Accessible and Friendly
Posted: Feb 04,2016Customers with disabilities need to have all of the same access to businesses that anyone else needs. Companies could lose important potential customers if disabled access is not maintained correctly. Anyone unsure about local codes can receive assistance from commercial construction professionals. Disabled customers and their families patronize retail shops, malls, restaurants, grocery stores, and […]
Read PostWhat Home Renovation Projects Add the Most Value?
Posted: Feb 03,2016Seldom do buyers find a house that they do not want to remodel or change in order to make it the home of their dreams. Home renovation is common, but which changes are going to put money back in the bank when it comes time to sell? Kitchens One of the biggest payoffs is the […]
Read PostThree High Points Among NOLA Construction Icons
Posted: Dec 30,2015In a twist of NOLA construction history, the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, opened in 1975, is today as iconically New Orleans as the St. Louis Cathedral, built 181 years earlier. Curtis & Davis designed the “Flying Saucer” with a 440,000-sq ft dome that soars 273 ft above Poydras Avenue. Until 1992, it was the world’s largest fixed-dome […]
Read PostInsider Tricks for Making a Historic Home Look Modern
Posted: Dec 27,2015Many people appreciate the charm of older homes. Although these houses are often full of character, it might be time for a historic remodeling project that will transform a residence so it has a newer look. Break Down the Walls Older homes tend to be comprised of numerous small rooms that make up the entire […]
Read PostPop-Up Shop Planning And Construction Tips
Posted: Dec 20,2015Good things sometimes come out of bad situations. The proliferation of pop-up shops, for example, was a direct result of the Great Recession. Desperate for a steady source of income at a time when retail vacancies were high, commercial landlords became more receptive to alternative leasing structures. Instead of insisting on one or two-year leases, […]
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