CD IDs Roofing Mistakes
CARE convened experts to identify the top 10 problems in roof installation and maintenance.
Codes and Costs
With architectural and planning solutions promoting a residential character, an exacting code process challenged the Front Street team.
Balancing Act
For any builder who has passed over a beautiful piece of ground because of the terrain, Rob Cole has a solution.
Parks Raise Revenue, Reduce Risks
The days of 'back-of-the-envelope' land deals and 'rule-of-thumb' land planning disappeared in the last decade, replaced by rigorous analysis with the goal of eking out every potential dime from very expensive dirt. Now, a new tool can help sharpen the...
2-1 Garage Split a Hit With City Officials
Home buyers say they want more garage, but bigger doesn't mesh with some municipalities' mandate to reduce garages' street presence.
Operating Expenses: Fool's Gold for Improving Profit
Improve profitability by looking at direct construction costs before tackling operating expenses.
Enterprising Designs
Front Street has traditional single-family housing, with no resemblance to live/work urban lofts that put the business below and living quarters above. Ralph Spargo says Standard Pacific and Bassenian/Lagoni Architects aimed for house plus office, not ...