November 13, 2007
Controlled Chaos
Contractors and builders are all familiar with the last moments of a big project. But for the 2008 HGTV Dream Home in Islamorada, Fla., there was a little more chaos, requiring a little more control....Continue reading "Controlled Chaos"
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October 30, 2007
Down to the Wire, Down to the Crews
At first, the builder's crews and subs working on the 2008 HGTV Dream Home in Islamorada, Fla., saw it as just another job. But as it began to sink in that someone was going to win this fine home, they...Continue reading "Down to the Wire, Down to the Crews"
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October 16, 2007
New Skills Save The Day
Ever had to move a crew at the last minute to a task they've never done before? It can salvage the schedule -- or sabotage it....Continue reading "New Skills Save The Day"
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October 4, 2007
Stuck on the HGTV Dream Home Stretch
In the construction business? Then you've got material delivery issues. Consider yourself lucky that you don't have to contend with "The Stretch," as the locals call the 18-mile section of Overseas Highway that spans Dade and Monroe Counties heading down...Continue reading "Stuck on the HGTV Dream Home Stretch"
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September 20, 2007
At Their Mercy
The last two months of building a home -- particularly one on a fast-track schedule like the 2008 HGTV Dream Home in Islamorada, Fla. -- can bring a certain dread to the builder: Now I'm at the mercy of my...Continue reading "At Their Mercy"
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September 6, 2007
Tower Turned Lighthouse
Topped with wrap-around windows and housing the staircase for the three floors, the tower of the 2008 HGTV Dream Home in Islamorada, Fla., is its most striking feature....Continue reading "Tower Turned Lighthouse"
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August 23, 2007
Dodging Delays
In home building, agility counts--particularly if the house is the 2008 HGTV Dream Home in Islamorada, Fla....Continue reading "Dodging Delays"
Posted by Richard Wall, HGTVPro.com Staff at 5:01 PM | Comments (0)
August 9, 2007
Certified Stellar
What's the best way to keep building inspections from slowing down your process? Build a Great House!...Continue reading "Certified Stellar"
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August 1, 2007
Transplanting the Dream
How do you approach the environmental decisions faced by builders and contractors every day? Does it only come down to a money/time calculation, or does conscientiousness factor in?...Continue reading "Transplanting the Dream"
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July 20, 2007
Hot Pace
It was 102 degrees the other day at the 2008 HGTV Dream Home construction site in the Florida Keys. And you'd think the local construction crew would be working in shorts....Posted by at 1:13 PM | Comments (83) | TrackBack (0)
