Avoid Rain Damage With These Simple Inspections
Here in Northern Virginia, it sure has been raining—a lot. In fact, we’ve broken records for the number of consecutive rainy days. Sometimes it seems [...]
Beware the Dangers of Chinese Drywall
Have you ever heard of Chinese drywall? If you’re like others, probably not–until you had a problem with it. According to Wikipedia, the term “Chinese [...]
Is the Economy Causing Builders’ Risks to Rise?
I saw this article titled “Unfamiliar Jobs Boost Builders’ Risks” recently on BusinessInsurance.com and was struck by how relevant it was to the building industry [...]
Först Consulting Group Loves Referrals
At Först Consulting Group, we're pleased to say that most of our work comes directly from referrals given to us from our happy customers. To [...]
Construction Inspection – What to Look for While the Work is Being Done
Even the slightest defect can wreak havoc on your construction project, and often the defects can be undetectable to the eye since they are hidden [...]
In My Expert Opinion…
Loosely defined in Wikipedia, an expert witness, professional witness, or judicial expert is a person who, through experience, training, education or skill, has the expertise [...]
What You Need to Know About Lead-Based Paint
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), "If you live in a home built before 1978 and you're contemplating any work that will disturb [...]
Hiring a Contractor? Get it in Writing Every Time
Hiring a contractor for your construction project is one thing and ensuring a smooth experience is a completely different thing. One needs to be aware [...]
Contractor Red Flags: Are you getting what you paid for?
With construction or remodeling projects, hiring a contractor becomes a daunting task with so much money and effort at stake. For an easy and hassle [...]
Contractor Conflicts
Anyone who has gone through any construction work or a renovation will tell you that you cannot avoid something going wrong. It is inevitable, but [...]