FROM THE FIELD

Build journals & field notes.

What our superintendents see on the jobsite, what our restoration crews see when the call comes in at 3 AM, and what our estimators see in the bids that come back too thin.

Featured · Restoration

What to do in the first 24 hours after a roof leak

The decisions you make in the first day after a leak decide whether you're paying for drywall or for joists. Here's the playbook our restoration crews use.

May 12, 2026 · 5 min read · Justin Jacobs

Commercial

How design-assist shaved 11 weeks off a clinic build

A 14,000 sqft outpatient clinic on a live campus, contracted in March and turned over before the New Year. Here's where we found the time.

Apr 28, 2026 · Case study

Construction

Why we self-perform concrete (and what it saves you)

Most GCs sub their concrete. We pour our own. Here's the case for keeping the slab in-house — and the numbers behind it.

Apr 9, 2026 · 8 min read

Restoration

Preserving original woodwork in a 1928 Tudor restoration

Tudor-era oak trim, arched openings, and built-ins are worth saving. The shortcut is to rip them out. Here's the long way, and why it pays.

Mar 22, 2026 · 6 min read

Restoration

How to read a restoration bid (and the lines that hide the real cost)

Insurance estimates rarely cover what it actually takes to rebuild. Here's what to look for on a restoration bid before you sign.

Mar 1, 2026 · 7 min read

Commercial

Tenant improvements in occupied buildings: 5 rules our supers live by

TI work in a live building is a different sport than ground-up. These are the field rules our superintendents follow on every occupied build.

Feb 14, 2026 · 5 min read

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