Every building project seems to have a fairly standard evolution. A lot depends upon the personality of the people involved, from the owners, designers, engineers, general contractor and the various subcontractors. It never fails that one or more of these parties will be in conflict at some point during the…

It’s the fourth of July and I was thinking about the blessings of living in the United States of America, especially related to our housing.  I have had the privilege of traveling and living in many places in this world.   I lived four years in Panama and also four years…