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NYC Construction Reopening Rules

NYC Construction Reopening Rules

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 7, 2020 | Construction Practices, New York City, NYC DOB

New York City suspended nonessential construction during the stay at home order in response to the COVID-19 crisis. As the spread of the virus decreases New York City is reopening with Phase 1 which includes all construction. The following is a summary of the NYC...
Hard Cost vs Soft Cost in Construction and Development

Hard Cost vs Soft Cost in Construction and Development

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Nov 25, 2020 | Construction Practices, General Architecture, Property Development

Hard costs are costs directly related to construction including material and labor costs. Soft costs are additional costs not directly related to the construction budget such as architectural fees or permit fees. Hard Cost and Soft Cost are terms used to differentiate...
Cost To Build A House in NYC

Cost To Build A House in NYC

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Feb 6, 2021 | Construction Practices, Houses, New York City

The cost to build a house in NYC will vary based on many variables, but the costs for a basic house will be between 300 and 350 per square foot and will go up to 500 per square foot or more to build a high end or luxury home.   Cost To Build a House in NYC We...
Alternative Building Materials For Homes

Alternative Building Materials For Homes

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 10, 2020 | Construction Practices, Houses

Modern homes are being built to higher standards and homeowners are now looking to alternative materials when building their houses. Fire and natural disasters have been heavily weighing on the minds of people looking to build new homes. I think this, sustainability,...
Fire Damage Restoration And Repair

Fire Damage Restoration And Repair

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 4, 2020 | Construction Practices, General Architecture, Renovations

Fire damage repair should be done with foresight to prevent the recurrence of future fires. When a building is damaged by fire you need to rebuild, but you need to rebuild better then the original.   Fire Damage Repair & Restoration Here are some tips of...
Insulation and Air Sealing, Why You Need Both

Insulation and Air Sealing, Why You Need Both

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 31, 2020 | Construction Practices, Houses, Sustainable Design

Air Sealing and Insulation are critical issues for energy conservation and sustainable design. Insulation prevents the transfer of heat and air sealing prevents the leaking of heat or air conditioning. Everyone knows insulation is important in a house, but air sealing...
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