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Commercial Realtors & Tenant Upfits Benefits for Easier Sales in Winston Salem
There's a natural synergy between commercial realtors and professional renovation crews, and it's largely because of the need for upfits between Winston Salem tenants. Without a good solution for changing tenant needs from one contract for another, it's all the more...
Importance of Standards in Building Designs & Remodels
Regulations on sizing, safety measures, and other considerations change and evolve over time. This comes into play pretty regularly for older buildings where the owner is looking to modernize the amenities. Here's a recent example of a case where there are some extra...
The Advent of Cross-Laminated Timber Panels
An exciting new advancement in building panels is underfoot, care of the University of Arkansas' research department. With a recent $100,000 grant, the team has begun experiments with a new cross-laminated type of timber to see how well it repels water and moisture....
John F. Kennedy Center Gets an Expansion – First Since 1971
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, based right in Washington D.C., had a grand opening on September 7 to celebrate its first building expansion since 1971. The addition has been dubbed as "The REACH" and was designed by Steven Holl Architects. It sits...
Dow Corning Silicone Sealant 10 Year Warranty
Our go-to sealant for exterior renovations and restorations now carries a 10 year warranty by Dow Corning. It's a 100% silicone coating, making it strong and durable even in the rigors of the elements. And because it carries such a warranty you can get the work done...
Types of Bathroom Upfits
Some home remodel projects involve getting that living room you've always wanted, one that the home wasn't set up like when you first purchased it. Maybe you've accepted it for many years, but eventually found yourself in a place where changes made sense. But when it...