Insulated Concrete Form Walls AFT Construction recently broke ground on a new custom home in North Scottsdale that we are very excited about. One of the reasons for this excitement is we have the opportunity to use a different method of construction
AFT Construction Awarded Best Of Houzz 2019
A FINER TOUCH CONSTRUCTION Awarded Best Of Houzz 2019 Awarded by Community of Over 40 Million Monthly Users, Annual BOH Badge Highlights Home Remodeling & Design Professionals with Top Ratings and Most Popular Home Designs SCOTTSDALE,
How to Get the Best Deal: 7 Tips for Preparing Your Home for Appraisal
*Guest post from 1300 Rubbish How to Get the Best Deal: 7 Tips for Preparing Your Home for Appraisal Your home is probably the most expensive thing that you own. When it comes time to sell it, you want to be sure you’re getting the full value.
Meet the AFT Team – Andrew Clark
Meet the AFT Team Andrew Clark - Superintendent Next up in our Meet the AFT Team series is Andrew Clark, one of our Superintendents. Andrew spends most of his time in the field on job sites. He coordinates getting the trades on site, supervises, and
Meet the AFT Team – Susan Cenatiempo
Meet the AFT Team Susan Cenatiempo - Project Coordinator and Estimating Manager Next up in our Meet the AFT Team series is Susan Cenatiempo, our Project Coordinator and Estimating Manager. Susan does a fantastic job of taking care of a lot of the
Meet the AFT Team – Adam Cade
Meet the AFT Team We thought we would take a break from our regular blog postings and take a moment to introduce you to the amazing people that make up our team here at AFT Construction. The men and women that we will introduce you to over the next
What is a Contractor Change Order?
In our last post, we discussed contractor punch lists. Keeping on the theme of industry terms, this post will cover the term "contractor change order". The term “change order” is common to those that have built a home and also cause heartburn to
What Is a Contractor Punch List?
If you have gone through a construction project in Scottsdale AZ, whether it is a new custom home build, a home remodel, or a commercial project, you understand the term “contractor punch list.” But for those of you who may have just heard the term,
Energy Efficient Window Options
Significant gains in energy efficient products have made living in the heat of the Sonoran Desert more palpable and more cost efficient. One of the products that you can incorporate into your home that has seen continuing advancements in reducing
Social Media for Contractors
As with any other business, social media can and should be an extremely valuable resource for contractors, whether you are a custom home builder, home remodeler, or commercial contractor. There are several reasons to employ social media and when
How to Prepare for a Home Remodeling Project?
Completing a home remodel can be both exciting and stressful. Taking appropriate steps to prepare for your remodel can help your project go more smoothly. Below we will share some tips that will help both you and your general contractor when
How Long Does It Take to Build a Custom Home In Scottsdale AZ?
Whether you have always dreamed of building a custom home in the Phoenix area, or it has become a better option than finding the right existing home, the custom home buiding process is exciting, but can also be stressful. Understanding the timeline
Hidden Costs of Building a House Series: Part 3 – Plan Review and Permitting
In our previous two posts, we discussed the “hidden” costs of building a home during the initial phase leading up to closing on your lot followed by costs associated with the design phase. In this last post of the series, we will discuss the various
Hidden Costs of Building a House: Part 2 – Design Phase
In part one of this series, we discussed the hidden costs of building a house, especially first-time home builders will generally encounter during the time period that runs from prior to closing until the design phase begins. There are a number of
Hidden Costs of Building a House: Part 1 – Land Surveys and Pre-Planning
When making the decision of whether or not to build a new home, most people understand and consider the cost of the lot and the obvious buildings costs. However, there many “hidden costs of building a house" that people either overlook or are
Accessibility Considerations
A few weeks ago, we were approached about putting together a blog post on the topic of accessibility considerations when planning your construction project. As this is a topic that many people do not consider or think about when planning their