CASBA 2017 Spring Conference
Just want to share a quick announcement about the upcoming Spring Conference in Petaluma, California. The event will be held May 5-7th and will, once
Just want to share a quick announcement about the upcoming Spring Conference in Petaluma, California. The event will be held May 5-7th and will, once
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Maybe I’m being optimistic, but I can’t help but notice how front and center the idea of a straw bale house is in this advertisement.
Sierra Vista, Arizona is a beautiful location and host to the first straw bale workshop of the 2017 season. Come join us for an unforgettable experience.
This is a must watch if you are interested in attending a straw bale workshop. In fact, even if you are not planning on attending, this inspiring straw bale workshop video is worth watching anyway. The video really sums up the workshop experience and the potential for life changing relationships that are born there.
Learn the key points for positive communication with your neighbors before and during construction to minimize complaints, time delays, and other issues.
In this article, I discuss some simple tricks of the trade for dealing with banks or mortgage firms when financing a straw bale house.
Learn the ins and outs of creating a positive relationship when working with your local building department, right off the bat.
The primary place where both owner-builders and contractors fail when building a home is in the estimating of construction costs. Learn some tips to help you avoid that pitfall.
As a contractor, you’ll need extensive knowledge of each site evaluation and what it means. There are some easy to forget details that might surprise you…
Mistakes are often made in contracting when reading plans. Make sure you know your plans well and know how to read them to catch any potential mistakes.