Monthly Archives: January 2013

Money Pit: Construction cost savings that backfire

Posted on January 24, 2013 by lkastrop

In the 1980s there was a movie starring Tom Hanks and Shelley Long called “The Money Pit”.  It is about a young couple who decide to buy a “fixer-upper” home to save money.  They experience one problem after another during … Continue reading →

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Designing for Your Reality

Posted on January 15, 2013 by lkastrop

When architects specialize in one type of building, it creates a clear path for marketing the firm.  For example, one design and engineering firm that we are familiar with specializes in parking structures.  They are very good at what they … Continue reading →

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