On most projects, HVAC flexible ductwork is located in designated chases that maximize the efficiency of the airflow. But the path for the final branch of the flexible ductwork tree—the one that runs from the trunk or plenum to the outlet register—is typically chosen by the subcontractor. Often,...
Recently I was working with a strong builder team in the Midwest to reduce cost of construction and raise margins. The approach was to leverage the vast knowledge of the trades and suppliers, applying lean design principles to their current construction documents. As part of the review, their...
The job was a three-story Victorian with “a very large turret, and a mansard,” recalls Kevin Phillips, co-owner of Full Service Roofing & Remodeling in Quincy, Ill. The product Full Service Roofing installed—stone-coated steel shingles—doesn’t come cheap either. But as with any unique roof,...
