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...

I am starting a new spec build and was looking for feedback of what a good builder/investor partnership deal looks like. I purchased the land and will supply the financing. I paid for a set of custom plans. A few buil...

How does one go about determining the highest and best use of a particular piece of real estate?   I purchased a 10 acre tract in non-restricted, non-zoned area on a rather popular road connecting two rural cities jus...

I need some assistance.  I purchased a multi-family property in Indianapolis, IN that is zoned as a D8 (can be a SFR or multi-family).  It is a 4-unit multi-family, ~3k SQ FT, and it is a full rehab project.  I am upd...

We are closing soon on a multi use building, we plan to live in the apartment but it needs a complete rehab. Not even sure where to start? I understand we will need a GC since it’s almost a full gut rehab but do they ...

Hi, a friend is interested in developing his property and he is trying to decide if applying for a variance is worth the cost.The land includes 2 properties, about 25' x 75' each and is located in the West Side area.T...

Hello All,
I spoke with the Construction Code Office of Jersey City this week.
I believe that the following is the way that construction permitting works in Jersey City;
-I deliver two sets of drawings stamped by a...

Hi All,
My architect is telling me that the new title 24 laws being enforced in California require that any remodel triggers an energy review of the entire home, regardless of whether living space is being expanded. I...

Hi, I am looking for some new sources of free house plans to inspire a new build I am about to partake. What are some of the best websites you have found for house plans?

How do you find great architects and civil engineers for a big construction project? Could you hire them just for that project, or add them to the team, how does that work?