Commercial and Residential Construction
Professional General Contractor Tampa Bay
I receive a lot of calls from commercial realtors and tenants about budget remodel costs and/or square foot costs. Typically, a fairly accurate estimate can be put together quickly with a scope of work, some photos, and a sketch of the space. Unfortunately, these details cannot be provided during a phone call, so commenting about …
Kitchens are not always super expensive and un-affordable. This blog is intended for a middle income property value of $150,000-$325,000 (based on the Tampa Bay Area). It is based on a mid-size, typical kitchen for a single family house. Quality does not have to be compromised for an affordable kitchen. A typical kitchen remodel that …
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This project was done at International Plaza Mall in Tampa. Space was on the 2nd floor of the mall, centrally located. The first phase of the project consisted of demolition of the existing cabinetry, plaster walls, and flooring. The construction phase of the project consisted of framing and drywall of a new dressing room and …
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As a General Contractor, performing and pricing projects of various types exposes us to all kinds of situations and challenges. With that experience and exposure, we come to realize that every project is unique and typically requires specific pricing that cannot fit a one-size-fits-all strategy. However, the majority of projects, both Residential and Commercial, have …
A lot of people do not know how to properly review or ask for contractor qualifications prior to hiring them for work on their properties. Hiring the wrong person or company can cause problems and increase liability for the Owner, which could cause legal issues, lost money, and a lot of headaches. Owner’s can take …
Over the past few years, we have had a lot of experience with the full range of FHA 203K Loan options. It is a large part of our business and recently has accounted for nearly 50% of our residential projects. The majority of our 203K work has been the 203K Streamline loan, however, there is …
In order to expand my services and provide customers with an all-inclusive option to meet their needs, I have opened up a sister company to provide a full range of Handyman Services. The company is named Hybrid Handyman LLC and it will function separately to Hybrid Construction. Two of my partners, Vinny Tuccio and Nil …
It is very important that Owners only use licensed and insured contractors. Unfortunately, there are many people and businesses working without one or both, especially in the State of FL. Unlicensed and/or Uninsured contractors offer little or no protections and can become a huge risk for anyone hiring them to do work. Not to mention, …
One of the most important parts of pricing a project, I typically recommend, is a separate contingency. A contingency can be take a lot of pressure off both, the Contractor and the Owner, if it is included and understood from the very beginning. It can be considered an Owner’s contingency, a Contractor’s contingency, or both. …
There are a number of different ways to approach any type of construction project, whether it is commercial or residential, a remodel, addition, or new construction, a process should be followed. Unfortunately, many contractors do not have a proper process and many projects can go down the wrong path quickly. Many problems can be avoided …
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