by Brianna Beetstra | Decks, Blogs, Builder, Building in Boston, Building Trends, Contractor, Developer, Homeowner, Remodeler
As we’ve seen over the decades, what’s “in” or what’s popular is constantly changing. For the building and construction industry, it could be interior design, architecture trends, or which city is the new hot spot for building—regardless of the trend’s current...
by Brianna Beetstra | Decks, Blogs, Building in Boston, Building Trends, Contractor, Homeowner, Remodeler
Are you thinking about building a deck? Adding or renovating your property’s deck is a great way to add value and beauty to your property— but like every building project, there are some things you need to know before you start. Depending on where you live, your...
by Richie | Builder, Building in Boston, Contractor
It’s a real dilemma in the construction industry right now. Some projects must move forward despite COVID-19—but there are lots of challenges involved in keeping these projects running while also keeping workers safe. Construction is one industry where social...
by Richie | Building in Boston
Carbon neutral building has become a buzzword in the construction industry, and for two major reasons. Governments and the public at large are pressuring to address climate change, which means reducing carbon emissions—and carbon neutral building does exactly that....
by Pat Flood | Builder, Building in Boston, Building Trends, Contractor, Developer
Rent control is one of those tricky topics that Massachusetts voters have debated off and on over the years. Twenty-five years ago, a rent control measure that included Boston lost by a narrow margin at the ballot box. These days, though, with rents continuing to rise...
by Brianna Beetstra | Architect, Triple Decker, Builder, Building in Boston, Building Trends, Contractor, Developer, Homeowner, Remodeler
In terms of siding, fiber cement is a relative newcomer to the market. Wood, brick and even things like vinyl siding have all been around for quite a while, but fiber cement siding was introduced about 35 years ago. Since then, it’s been steadily growing in popularity...
