Ways to judge builder decisions and project prices fairly
A builder’s recommendation is not proof that a price or change is fair. To understand how to avoid being taken advantage of by builders, compare...
How to Design an Energy-Efficient Custom Home on Budget
The heating and cooling system shouldn’t be an afterthought in an efficient home. Designing an energy-efficient custom home means coordinating...
Passive House Certification Standards and Testing in Canada
A net-zero label and a Passive House certificate are not interchangeable. Net zero describes an energy balance; Passive House certification verifies...
Build-to-Rent Feasibility in Canada: Costs, Demand and Development Differences
Renter households in Canada grew by 21.5% from 2011 to 2021, but demand alone doesn’t make a rental project viable. Build-to-rent development...
How to Evaluate Land and Drainage for a Sustainable Home
A sustainable home site evaluation starts with the land itself: observe where water flows, identify natural features, and assess whether the project...
Fixed-price vs cost-plus construction: compare costs and trade-offs
Fixed-price vs cost-plus construction contracts differ mainly in who carries cost risk. A fixed-price agreement sets an amount for defined work...
Compare Construction Delivery Methods by Cost, Control, and Risk
The best construction delivery method depends on what your project needs most: design input, budget control, speed or shared responsibility....
How to Track Construction Costs, Payments, and Profit
Profit is not cash in the bank. Construction project cash flow management means tracking and forecasting money moving into and out of a project,...
Lifecycle Cost Analysis for Construction: Compare Costs Over Time
The lowest upfront construction cost can become the more expensive choice over a building’s useful life. A lifecycle cost analysis for construction...
Commercial Construction Project Management for Business Owners
A commercial build depends on sound decisions, not optimism. Hiring a project manager for a commercial build means assigning someone to coordinate...