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How to Master Writing a Scope of Work, Explained by a Lawyer
A general scope of work doesn't give you wiggle room—it puts your business in danger
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No Color of the Year 2025 for Sherwin-Williams
Don’t worry: The brand still selected something for its color trend prediction
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Benjamin Moore's 2025 Color of the Year is a Muted Purple
Cinnamon Slate is a response to the demand for saturated color, with added dimension
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Fewer Custom Homes Built in 2023
Custom home building pulls back, but could positivity be on the horizon?
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Toronto Home Takes Flight with Dramatic Dragon Scaled Roof
It took three years for builder and developer Farhad Kaziman to execute the dramatically swooped dragon scaled roof on his custom home in Toronto.…
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Windows and Wood Tie Modern Midwest Home to the Outdoors
An architecture firm designed a modern Indianapolis home with an abundance of glass and greenery to reflect the occupants’ biophilic interest.…
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Design Detail: Brick by Brick
A brick ceiling provides a more architecturally interesting treatment than, say, plaster.
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Modern Love
I have a confession to make: I always tell people I prefer modern architecture, but that’s not the whole story. The truth is, my architectural…
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Marketing 101: Be the Expert
Rotelle Development gets its brand out there by positioning staff as a resource
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Q+A: Essential Storytelling
Cristina Casañas-Judd and General Judd of Me and General Design speak with Custom Builder about their roots and their take on current housing design.
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Are Your Scopes More Than Just a Handshake?
In the old days, when building plans fit on two sheets of 18 by 24 paper, the construction industry has changed. Handshakes aren't enough anymore; today, builders need a contract from each trade partner outlining terms and conditions of work.