Question and/or advice.How would you handle a Rehab when the Design and Budget clearly are not in line with each other?Situation:Client has the home, hired a architect, have the permits but now the budgets are way ove...

Looking into building a DADU. I've talked to some DADU builders that do everything from start to finish (plans, permits, excavate,  foundation, etc). I am considering doing all of this myself for learning experience, ...

Hey all, I've been buying and rehabbing older houses for a little while now and have really enjoyed it.  I'm working on some new adventures and would really like to build my own row home.  Although I'm excited, I am l...

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I am new to the community and seeking counsel.

Long story short, I am an architect with a little construction background who happens to have an entrepreneurial spirit. Professionally and personally, I va...

I want to build a 2 story 1750 sq ft house, 4 bed 3 bath, with mid-grade finishes, in West Los Angeles. It will be built on a flat lot.What is the avg construction cost (or maybe a range), per square foot? What about ...

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I was wondering if someone can recommend a reputable architect or engineer that is predominantly specific to Brooklyn who has extensive experience with basement legalizations and working with the DOB.
Thanks,Chr...

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My wife and I are in the midst of closing on a ranch style home that is approximately 2000 in square feet in Monmouth County. Given that we would like to expand the living area to approximately 4000 square fee...

On average, how much does it cost to hire an architect for a luxury single-family home project? How do they charge? All upfront, 50%-50%, and also, do they work with you on the entire construction cycle, or simply pla...

I’m in the Bay Area, totally new to construction projects and so looking for advice.Looking to convert a free standing garage to a two story garage + ADU structure. 800 sqft total: 400 sqft ADU on second floor, ground...

Good evening! We own a house and we are interested in finding out what we could do to turn the attic space into liveable space. The code is R-49 insulation for new construction but the town says we have some wiggle ro...