Case Design Remodeling co-chairman Mark Richardson recently joined Professional Remodeler and Professional Builder magazines as a columnist. Richardson takes a moment to describe the partnership and a vision for the residential construction industry.
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Allowing employees to be 100% "off" when they're not at work helps ensure that they're bringing full effort to their jobs.

Build LLC’s homes combine Scandinavian influences and contemporary materials. Photo: Courtesy Build LLC
Seattle-based Build LLC draws on Scandinavian influences to create modern homes that are functional and timeless

Los Angeles-based Landry Design Group collaborates with structural and civil engineers on hillside homes to determine if the best seismic reinforcement is concrete caissons sunk into the ground, or a mat-slab foundation in which the home’s weight is evenly distributed across the foundation. Photo: Erhard Pfeiffer
Resilient design creates homes that can survive natural disasters and stay functional in the aftermath

Building a solid, trusting relationship with your clients is the first rule

Nordeast Nest in Minneapolis has a south-facing roof that is sloped to accommodate a future solar array. The porch roof is also sloped. These elements bring a contemporary flair to the mix, says architect Tim Eian of TE Studio. RJ Stegora was the builder. Photo: Corey Gaffer Photography
Custom infill projects require architects and builders to play nice with neighbors and planning officials

Photo: Duravit
DuraSquare, is new take on the Duravit's signature style of clean lines and precise edges.

Guaranteed maximum price contracts require a true team effort and an open-book policy

The upper courtyard and garden of Quarry House, protected from Connecticut seacoast winds, offer an imtimate place to sit, says architect John Tittmann. The home, which sits on a granite ledge, was built by Brian Maresca of Guilford, Conn. Photo: Robert Benson Photography
Building a foundation on a challenging site takes planning, patience, and a collaborative attitude

The road to becoming a successful green builder starts with planning