Först Consulting Group Expertise Featured in Magazines
Först Consulting Group was pleased to be featured in an article titled “Be Your Own Best Advocate: Protecting Yourself as a Homeowner During a Construction [...]
Först Consulting Group Earns Certifications
DHS-FEMA Funded Training Over the past several months, Först Consulting Group has earned even more certifications that can serve as a knowledge base [...]
Tile Installation Construction Failures
Tiles, most often made of ceramic, porcelain or natural stone, are often used in building construction to cover surfaces including floors or walls. Like most [...]
A Million-Dollar Condo Building Noise Problem
A recent construction of a six-unit condominium building in Washington D.C. sold units for more than $1.1 million each, but that doesn’t mean the owners [...]
European vs. American Home Construction
Since my wife is European, she and I often spend time in Europe, both touring and visiting family and friends. Being that I come from [...]
Don’t Let Invisible Construction Errors Go Unnoticed
Some of the most common building mistakes aren’t visible to the human eye. That’s why we call them “invisible construction errors.” They can occur behind [...]
How Can a Contractor Prevent Construction Claims?
It’s the dreaded call that no contractor wants to get: the construction dispute. It happens when your company has completed work on a project, and [...]
For a Smoother Project, Hire a Construction Supervisor Apart From Your Construction Team
Construction projects are no fun—at least while they are happening. There are decisions to make, schedules to keep, and people to supervise, not to mention [...]
Require Integrity in an Expert Witness
The job of the opposing attorney is to debunk the findings of the expert witness, or at the very least, portray the expert as an [...]
Building Codes Set the Performance Threshold for Construction Disputes
For every construction job, there is something called a “performance threshold” that sets the limits and standards for acceptability. And where a performance does not [...]