October 18th, 2012 
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- The Debate Continues: Pros and Cons of Urban Intensification - The dream of most couples used to be 2.5 kids and a house in the suburbs surrounded by a white picket fence. Now, according to municipal planners, families should scratch out “suburbs” and insert “smart growth urban communities” instead. Arising from a shift toward urban intensification, these communities include high-densi...
October 12th, 2012
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- Commercial Construction - Spending More Now to Save in the Future - written by Pugh Constructors When constructing a new building or renovating an old one, the consideration of life cycle costs will lead to the long term best value for your company. Spending more today could save even more in the future. Often companies will pursue vigorous cost cutting measures during the design an...
September 28th, 2012
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Can a cost segregation study be applied to buildings or leasehold improvements not yet constructed? Yes! A cost segregation study can literally begin at the concept phase long before plans are drawn. The cost segregation study could be completed: Once the Certificate of Occupancy is issued and, the final tax-basis is ascertained from the final AIA 702s and 703s in collaboration with ...
What is Sustainability and How Does it Effect My Bottom-Line? :by Alfred Brice June 29, 2011 Alfred R. Brice, AIA, NCARB, LEED BD+C Principal at Brice Architecture + Design 1762 Heavens Peak, San Antonio, TX 78258 Office: 210.270.2256 Cell: 210.373.2656 alfredbrice@hotmail.com How do we define sustainability? – Some have called it an environmental issue, but sustainabili...
What Does Population Growth Mean for San Antonio Landscapes - Landscape Design? Landscape Design San Antonio - Lee Landscape and Design, Inc. - Ask the Experts San Antonio - Written by Bryan Lee San Antonio Landscape Design - Business News San Antonio - Bryan Lee Landcape Design - Wow!!!! Can you believe it’s Back to School and nearly time to start thinking about Football Season?...
“What’s Your Plan B?” - Rental Generator When it comes to power, a Plan B isn’t well thought out until something happens to your Plan A. Lets face it; everyone needs a power source in order to function in today’s marketplace. What do you stand to lose when commercial utility power is lost? How will you remain productive? Where will your profits go? What about life safety? R...
5 Landscaping Factors Affecting Property Values Written by Bryan Lee It never fails that in most new construction projects the landscape budget is the first to be cut. Ironically, landscape is one of the first things to be enhanced when listing or making improvements to a property. To maximize your return on the landscape portion of your project, it is vital to use a licensed landscape arch...
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