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Start Your Project Guide

Start Your Project Guide

This post is intended to guide those who wish to build their own home or are considering hiring a contractor, and help answer the questions that may occur while pursuing this undertaking. I will proceed to divide this into several categories. #1 Preparation As in any important endeavor, preparation is essential. One of your first […]

Structural Engineering

Structural Engineering

I am often asked do I need a structural engineer to review my plans and if so what do they do. The answer to this question depends on the location you will be building as well as how complex is your project. Currently I am a licensed engineer in the states of Utah and Idaho. […]

Contracting Guide

Contracting Guide

As I begin to design a home for someone the question of being your own contractor is often asked. “Why not contract my own home and save a general fee of 10% to 15%”. This would be a significant savings. To answer this question let’s discuss what a contractor does.  What Does a Contractor Do […]