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Anyone who has ever worked in construction has some understanding of building codes and their importance, and if you have ever heard the dreaded phrase “this isn’t up to code,” then you know how frustrating and difficult dealing with codes can be. However, as long as you understand how the code works, take the time…

Whatever type of construction project you will soon be embarking on, it is fair to say that your budget will need to be very clear and well thought out, while also including some wiggle room. After all, there are many costly factors in construction that can be unpredictable, including foundation problems, workplace accidents and even…

A development project is a bit like an ecosystem: so many different systems and functions need to be working properly in order to come together to create a viable one, but when they do, it is a wonderful thing. Fortunately for developers, you do not need to handle all of these different systems and responsibilities…

When the time comes to embark on a new development project, you need the peace of mind that comes with knowing you have the best possible people and collaborators on your team. One major factor involved with that is hiring the right construction manager. In a time when construction is booming here in the Bay,…

As a full-service construction management company in San Francisco, CA, the team here at KSD Group Inc. is proud to offer comprehensive construction management, from the predesign phase all the way to the finishing touches of construction. But many of our clients find themselves wondering: what exactly goes into the predesign phase, and why is…

The preconstruction phase of a development is often one of the most crucial steps of the whole process. It is often at this point when a project can be made or broken, depending on how accurate, comprehensive and feasible the preconstruction planning turns out to be. With that in mind, it is very important that…

As a highly experienced and prolific firm offering construction management in Oakland, CA, the team at KSD Group Inc. knows that a lot goes into the predesign phase of any development project. After all, this is the phase in which you will determine what the goals of a particular project will be, whether you have…

You have nailed down a design, obtained permits and hired a top notch construction crew. Now all that’s left to do is have your final preconstruction meeting, and you are ready to finally break ground on your development. This is an exciting time for anybody, but you need to make sure you stay smart despite…

As a firm specializing in construction management in Concord, CA, we hear the word “sustainability” thrown around a lot in the media and in our meetings. But not everyone fully understands the term, or fully grasps the three different ways that it relates to construction planning. Sustainability is about a lot more than “going green,”…

If you are developing a large scale project, such as a mixed-use building or affordable housing complex, then you are likely well aware that this project will have a big economic, environmental and social impact on the area around it. Whether that impact is positive or negative is up to you, but you cannot be…