Wood-Concrete-Glass

The most frustrating part of your project maybe currently growing on the site.

All skills can be enhanced through the STAG model

life is about finding ways to get repetitions in. If you want to learn and grow, you need reps.

When planning a development project consider the best use of the property and the future use plan of your local government

Even if your municipality doesn’t have one... being a good neighbor and keeping the job site neat and well maintained will pay off in the long run.

As you are being instructed in a new skill, find someone to share your newly acquired learnings with.

Know what you are looking for before asking a question

Frameworks allow benchmarks to be determined. This gives a more honest look at what you like and don’t like than sheer interpretation in the moment

Sometimes there are additional jurisdictional bodies you need to gain approval from. Make sure you consider it before applications are made.

One of the little surprises of the construction process...

Build your own oasis in your backyard

Income helpers can help your qualify for a mortgage, so do your homework ahead of time.

Hopefully I can catch a streak and get some consistent posts.

My apologies

Once the application is submitted to the city you wait here are A couple productive tips to pass the time

Appearances are important. How you present yourself with your project documents is really important.

The first build.... is the plan set

A quick overview of adding a structural plan set to your application package

Dreaming about starting a project. I really like creative small architecture

The Application package must include these five pages. site, elevation, floor , cross section and details.

It was a busy Friday at work and forgot to press the publish button.

On a rainy day... I try and discuss rapport building with the staff

Using an unfamiliar process like a renovation or building. to build your personal skills and confidence

Audio quality is low. Back fresh from TO... Toronto, Ontario for those outside of Canada.

A look at how to address zoning regulations that may not be obvious

I compare the building process to my new practice of yoga

Understanding when people can’t help you and how to work around it.

A review of how all the pieces of the “Study” section of the STAG model inform the next stage. “Teach”

Things to think about as you are about to tear a house down..

When you are considering where you fit on the property lifecycle start at the neighbors

When considering what you can do with your property your real have 5 choices..

To protect yourself from the assholes of the industry, learn the basics.

What attitude do you need to bring to the table when dealing with the city

Enjoy a trip to the art gallery for inspiration

Don’t let zoning set backs become a project setback...

A look at some of the restraints zoning can provide. Creativity is born out of restriction

Talking about minor inspections

When first looking at your properties zoning parameter ensure the use fits

After my cursory mentioning of the importance of a title search, I have it an episode

This was not a good walk. People everywhere distracted from my message

I discuss the study that is required at the start of building project.

welcome to Wood Concrete Glass where I take on the challenge of deconstructing the construction process