by Michael Flood | Boston Condo, Builder, Building in Boston, Building Trends, Construction Crew, Contractor, Developer
Turnkey construction: Could it be the answer to your next building project? Many project managers enjoy turnkey contracts because they streamline the construction process from start to finish. Let’s get started by looking at what a turnkey contract has to offer. After...
by Michael Flood | Boston Condo, Builder, Building in Boston, Building Policies, Developer
Windows are a big and complicated part of development projects — especially with things like building codes specifying energy efficiency requirements. If you’re wondering how to go about choosing new windows for your Boston development, one of the biggest things to...
by Michael Flood | Builder, Contractor, Developer, Remodeler
If there’s one concern that’s being voiced by nearly everyone in the building industry, it’s today’s truck driver shortage. The American Trucking Association says that there is a shortage of around 50,000 truckers in the United States. What does this mean?...
by Michael Flood | Boston Condo, Builder, Building in Boston, Building Trends, Contractor, Homeowner, Remodeler
The Boston construction boom just won’t quit. In 2017, housing permits jumped up by 12 percent over 2016 — that’s a total of almost 13,000 permits. There are no signs that building will slow its pace any time soon, either. Mayor Walsh...
by Michael Flood | Triple Decker, Builder, Building Trends, Contractor, Developer, Remodeler
Over the past few years, lumber prices have skyrocketed. According to the National Association of Home Builders, prices went up by 30% between Hurricane Harvey in August 2017 and January 2018. At the time, this price was higher than any prices on record since NAHB...
