Spoilage of Evidence Can Destroy a Construction Defect Claim
When you are involved in a legal dispute, your case depends upon the evidence that can either back up or dispute your defense. Spoilage of [...]
What Happens When the Contractor Walks Off the Job?
When you’ve signed a contract with a construction company, remodeler or handyman, you expect the job to be done both to your satisfaction and to [...]
Working with Pressure-Treated Lumber
You may have heard of pressure-treated lumber but not known exactly what that means, or how to best work with it. Let’s take a moment [...]
Water Damage Insurance. What’s Really Covered – Or Not
The year 2018 set a record in Northern Virginia for being the wettest year since National Weather Service records were kept. As of late December, [...]
Surprise Charge From Your Contractor? What To Do Next.
Sometimes we get a call from someone who says, “I received this invoice from my contractor and we didn’t agree to it…what do I do?” [...]
6 Worst Wiring Mistakes
Wiring the electrical system through your home or business is one of the most intricate jobs of the construction process. It is extremely important that [...]
What does “LEED Certified” Mean?
is an acronym for “Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design,” a Green Associate credential created and issued by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). According [...]
What to Look for in a Final Walk-Through Inspection
After months of construction on a new home or a remodel, you may want to hurry through the last inspection so you can settle in. [...]
Först Consulting Group Receives BBB A+ Accreditation
is pleased to receive an "A+" Better Business Bureau (BBB) Accreditation from the BBB serving Metro Washington DC and Eastern PA. The BBB Advantage to [...]
Contractors: How to Avoid Elder Fraud on a Construction Project
Most of our posts are geared towards homeowners. This one, however, offers advice to contractors on how to avoid elder fraud allegations on a construction [...]