Category: Featured
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Tudor Home Renovation | Bronxville Before and After Remodel
Inspired by years of HGTV viewing, Sara and Mike embarked on a comprehensive Tudor home renovation of their nearly 100-year-old English house in Bronxville, New York. What began as a choppy, awkward layout evolved into a modern, family-centric haven, complete with an open-concept kitchen, custom mudroom, and thoughtfully updated bathrooms. Battling the quirks of an…
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Heat pumps in new homes use far less energy than expected
One of the UK’s first real-world trials of all-electric new builds has found that homes fitted with air-source heat pumps and solar panels are using dramatically less electricity than expected. The homes recorded annual energy use between 40% and 67% lower than the UK average, with peak demand also coming in far below predicted levels.…
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5 Reasons to Renovate Your Home’s Garage Doors
Your garage door is more than just an entry point—it’s a vital component of your home’s security, curb appeal, and functionality. Over time, wear and tear can compromise its performance, making renovation not just a cosmetic upgrade but a practical necessity. Whether you’re looking to enhance safety, improve energy efficiency, or boost property value, updating…
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How Updated Siding Boosts Home Value and Curb Appeal
A home’s exterior plays a major role in shaping first impressions, protecting the structure, and supporting long-term durability. As materials age, weather exposure gradually affects the appearance and performance of the exterior surface. Fading colors, warping, cracks, and moisture damage are common signs that the siding may no longer be functioning as intended. When these…
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The Luxury Lifestyle Upgrades You Didn’t Know You Needed
Luxury is no longer defined by over-the-top extravagance. Today it’s about comfort, ease and those clever everyday touches that make your home feel thoughtfully curated and beautifully elevated. These lifestyle upgrades may seem simple, but once you have them, they become impossible to live without. Cooling That Transforms Your Home into a Haven Temperature control…
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Cable Assemblies and Vacuum Feedthroughs in Facility Design
From mixed-use developments and data centres to hospitals and laboratories, modern commercial buildings are no longer “just” structures – they’re highly connected, digital ecosystems. Power, control, safety, security, HVAC, AV and IT networks all need to work flawlessly, often 24/7. For project teams reading Commercial Construction & Renovation, that means the invisible infrastructure inside walls,…
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DIY vs Professional Asphalt Repair: What Really Matters
Quick Answer Fixing cracked or potholed pavement doesn’t always require a full replacement. Many homeowners start with small patches or sealants to extend the life of their surface. However, weather conditions, subgrade stability, and proper drainage play a larger role than most realize. What looks like a simple fix can mask deeper structural issues that…
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McKinstry grows bigger in Texas
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: McKinstry, a construction and energy services provider, has expanded its corporate presence in Texas with two new offices and a fabrication shop, according to a Nov. 12 news release. The company, headquartered in Seattle, has…
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LGE Design Build Expands East Coast Footprint with New Tampa Office
LGE Design Build has officially planted its flag in Florida with the opening of a new East Coast office in Tampa. The move signals a major step in the Phoenix and Dallas headquartered firm’s national growth strategy as it accelerates into high-demand markets. Located at 442 W. Kennedy Blvd., the Tampa office launches with momentum…
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The Math Behind Commercial Renovation Estimates
Why Renovation Math Matters Commercial renovations may look like a sequence of visible decisions selecting finishes, choosing lighting, or updating a storefront, but the work that makes these choices possible relies on steady, behind the scenes calculations. Contractors working on retail buildouts, restaurant upgrades, office retrofits, or school renovations spend a surprising amount of time…