The first step in building a house is the grading! Once we got our grading plans stamped and approved, we finally got our grading permit (we will discuss these steps …
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If you REALLY want to learn land development from the very beginning, then DO NOT SKIP OVER THIS POST! Lately I have been getting inundated with questions like, โOk, I …
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Heard the term “land development” before, but never actually knew what it entails? At some point in your life you may have driven past a residential construction site, but have …
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Once all your underground utilities are in and your streets are paved, you’re probably thinking that you’re ready to start building houses! But before you do, let’s get into our …
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Rough grading is typically the first trade in land development. It’s the process of shaping the site. To do this, the rough graders have to move a TON of dirt to …
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A crucial trade in the home-building world is the walls and fencing! And this can be a tricky one if you’re not careful. Now unlike the other land development trades, …
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More than just planting a few trees and shrubs, landscaping also consists of amenities and an intricate irrigation system. On the surface landscaping can appear to be a very simple …
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Now that we learned about the finish grading prep work, we can now move into our next โfinish tradeโ. Flatwork! Flatwork is the poured hardscape for all your patios, walkways, …
