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The Complete Guide To Site Plan Drawing 

05/01/2025

An interior is only half the battle when tackling a new build, renovation, or additional structure project.  Exterior elements, like the site elevation, easements, property lines, slopes, terrain, and environmental features, are just as (if not more) critical.  After all, you can’t have a new structure without land to put it on.  For home builders, […]

How to Create a Site Plan Online: 8 Simple Steps

04/28/2025

Having a site plan for your property is important for many reasons, like obtaining building permits, maintaining regulatory compliance, and optimizing available space. Whether you’re building a new home on an empty lot or adding additional structures to an existing plot, a comprehensive site plan is the first step. For builders and contractors, creating a […]

How Much Does a Site Plan Cost? And How to Reduce It?

04/24/2025

A site plan is more than a drawing—it’s the foundation for turning property visions into reality. Whether you’re designing a dream home or planning a commercial project, getting the right site plan is crucial.  But here’s the question: should you create it yourself using design software or outsource it to designers?  Today, we’ll explore both […]

How to Draw House Blueprints – Detailed Guide

04/22/2025

Before building a house—you need a blueprint. A blueprint is a highly detailed, scaled drawing of a house plan. It shows room dimensions and orientation, materials, furnishings, exterior structures, and other details not included on a basic floor plan. The problem is that, historically, blueprint designs have become a bottleneck in the home building and […]

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 […]