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U Shaped Container Home Benefits, Ideas & Layouts

04/16/2025

Container homes offer an eco-friendly, cost-effective alternative to traditional housing. Using cargo containers like building blocks, there are a variety of ways to configure the steel boxes. The U-shaped container home layout is a popular choice. The U shape design maximizes both indoor and outdoor living. That gives you opportunities to create spaces that balance […]

Residential Site Plan: When You Need One

04/15/2025

A residential site plan is a critical first step at the outset of a new build or remodeling project. These plans bridge the gap between existing conditions and future vision, playing an essential role in getting approvals from building authorities and winning new business. What Is a Residential Site Plan? A residential site plan is […]

40 Ft Container Home: Design Tips, Layout Ideas & Costs

04/10/2025

As container homes grow in popularity, the 40 ft shipping container home stands out as a cost-effective, durable, and flexible alternative to traditional housing. Builders and designers like you are using them because they can be easier on the wallet and good for the planet, while allowing you to create some really unique spaces.  In […]

A-Z: The Basics of Site Planning

04/07/2025

Every successful construction project begins with thorough site analysis and development planning. Whether you’re a home builder, contractor, or landscape designer, understanding the site planning process is essential for any land development project. But are you maximizing your site’s potential? Are you meeting all the requirements for efficient site development? Read on to learn everything […]

How to Obtain a Site Plan of my Property

04/03/2025

One document is the foundation of any successful renovation or home improvement project: the site plan. Imagine planning a beautiful new deck or garden without knowing your property lines or trying to get necessary permits for a home addition without understanding where utility lines run. Obtaining a site plan of a property is crucial for […]