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Design

Thinking, The Best Practice

There is no substitute for the quiet discipline of sitting uninterrupted and thinking through a design and how it will be constructed.
Design

Future of Construction Includes AI, Drones

In the next few years we will see that BIM, combined with AI, wearable tech and drones, will enhance design and construction.
Living Spaces

Building a Healthier Indoor Environment

Improved indoor air quality is more important—and achievable—than ever to homeowners, where they spend so much of their time.
Living Spaces

What’s Popular in Home Design

Three local builders and architects share five new home design trends that hold some serious staying power.
Green Building

Air Quality Monitoring in Colorado Schools

Heather Benjamin -
Companies, school systems working to make buildings safer... One of...
Innovation

Design: The Most Exciting Trend in Home Technology

Andy Cochran -
The best gadgets blend form and function Close your eyes...
Landscaping

Three Evergreens for Attractive Winter Landscapes

Let’s say you want to design a landscape that’s a crowd pleaser even in the winter, but you don’t want your plants to scream, “Xeric!”
Lawn Care | Soil

Are Your Landscapes a Deferred Expense?

Keeping traditional lawns looking good in a semi-arid climate adds up in irrigation and maintenance costs for homeowners.
Landscaping

Are Your Landscapes Elevating Your Clients’ Well-being?

Sensory gardens inspire us to explore the natural world with our hands, nose, ears, mouth, eyes or even memory.
Landscaping

Reimagining the Home Landscape

For many people, gardens are a big part of what makes their house a home. And studies show that immersing ourselves in nature is good for us.
Finance

Tax Tips for Working in Home Rule Jurisdictions

Alan Smith -
Here are some tax tips for working as a contractor in a home rule jurisdiction, using Denver as an example.
Legislation | Regulation

Mitigating Legal Risks in Urban Sustainable Building

David McLain -
There are a number of legal challenges that can arise for builders when using sustainable building techniques.

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Power and Networking: The Smart Home’s Foundation

Innovation
There’s a reason tech-literate folks first ask, “Did you turn it off and back on again?” whenever there’s a problem with a smart home device.

Recession Ready

Business
It’s hard to say exactly where the economy is going, but a lot of factors seem to indicate it’s not going anywhere great.

Houzz Scholarship Program Open for 2024

News
Houzz, a home remodeling and design platform, is giving out $2,500 scholarships to aspiring design and construction professionals.

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The Dangers of Building on Bentonite

Build
Colorado has seen significant issues with heaving soils under roads and structures, caused by the wetting of the bentonite clay soil.

Setting the Stage

Sales | Marketing
Home staging is the process of preparing a home to go on the market, and it can deliver a positive return on investment.

Building Relationships Matters to Ascent

Products
When issues arise, Ascent Builders believes good relationships with vendors, suppliers and subcontractors are worth their weight in gold.

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