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Modern Infill Project in Dallas

May 17, 2011 by Bob Borson 25 Comments

Modern Infill Project in Dallas

I spend about half of my day working on the construction administration of our projects (in one form or another). One of our current projects is a modern infill project under construction about 3 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dallas Architecture, My Work Tagged With: Architects, Construction Process, great to work with architects, Modern Architecture, modern house, Residential Architect, Sale Street

A big bag of nothing

April 28, 2011 by Bob Borson 13 Comments

A big bag of nothing

There is an expression that I use probably more than I should: He's got a big bag of nothing or just simply He's got a big bag . . The meaning behind this phrase is a person who will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Observations Tagged With: being a part of the design process, Construction Process, great to work with architects, residential construction costs

What makes you a designer?

January 13, 2011 by Bob Borson 27 Comments

What makes you a designer?

Being an architect isn't as glamorous as you might think - at least not all the time. I generally work on single family residences and most of these houses are modern in style. During a typical day I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Do you want to be an Architect?, My Work Tagged With: a day in the life, being a part of the design process, Construction Process, details, Modern Architecture, plans

30 Interview Questions: Selecting a Contractor

November 9, 2010 by Bob Borson 10 Comments

30 Interview Questions: Selecting a Contractor

You are thinking about building a house ... It's a pretty involved and complicated process under the most ideal of circumstances but if you are going to give it a go by yourself, this could be the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Contractors Tagged With: Construction Process, Interview

Selecting a Contractor | Checking References

November 1, 2010 by Bob Borson 9 Comments

Selecting a Contractor | Checking References

There aren't any real secrets to selecting a residential contractor but knowing what sort of indicators to look for can make a big difference between a good experience and a bad one. You will be able … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Contractors Tagged With: Construction Process

What am I working on?

October 26, 2010 by Bob Borson 21 Comments

What am I working on?

Currently, I am working on a residential project - a really large modern residential project. It's unique compared to our other projects because it is basically commercial construction - cast in place … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Materials and Products, My Work Tagged With: concrete, Construction Process, Materials, modern house, Sale Street

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