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Q: Do we need a permit to remodel our kitchen? How long does it take to get a permit?

Monday, January 4th, 2010 Posted in Building Permits, Construction Process, DIY Home Improvements, FAQ, Getting Started, Handyman/Small Jobs, Kitchens, Landscaping, Remodeling Concerns, Remodels/Additions | No Comments »

A: The answer depends on which jurisdiction your home is located in. In general, all jurisdictions require permits for any jobs involving structural, electrical, plumbing, heating, or framing changes, among others. See a descriptive list below. If you are simply ...

Q: I asked an architect to adapt the design of another house in our neighborhood for our project and he declined, citing copyright infringement issues. Is the architect’s response reasonable, or does he just want to charge more for a total design? How do you find out if a certain design is copyrighted?

Sunday, January 3rd, 2010 Posted in Architecture, Blueprints, Construction Contract, Design Tips, Design-Build, FAQ, Getting Started, New Construction, Remodeling Concerns, Remodels/Additions | No Comments »

A: The architect’s concerns are justified. In 1991, U.S. copyright law was changed to cover not only the architectural drawings from which buildings are constructed, but also the building itself, and design elements of the building. If he “borrows” design ...

Q: Help! I can’t seem to understand all the construction jargon my last contractor used. Can you share some of the most common terms?

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010 Posted in Architecture, Blueprints, Construction Process, Construction Terms, Costs, Design-Build, Estimation, FAQ, Getting Started, Humorous Articles, Materials- Construction, Remodeling Concerns, Structural Issues | No Comments »

A—Jar-gon (noun) Obscure and often pretentious language marked by circumlocutions and long words (from WWWebster’s Dictionary on the internet).Construction, like many professions, has its share of jargon—obscure terms that are meaningless to the average person. Unlike the medical profession, however, ...

Reviews, Testimonials for Parrish Construction

Friday, January 1st, 2010 Posted in Getting Started, Parrish, Remodeling Concerns | No Comments »

Why should you hire Parrish Construction (Boulder, CO) ? Read the testimonials below from several of our satisfied clients.   “Very dependable, high quality work, responsive to our needs.” – Mary Mast   “Simply the best. Caring attention to every detail.  And pretty nice people, ...
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