Framing Techniques - Strap & Shear We all heard the fable when we were little kids about the three little pigs who all built houses using different materials. You’ll remember that the Big Bad Wolf huffed and puffed and blew two houses down. Here
Pet-Centric Home Design
Pet-Centric Home Design Pet ownership continues to rise in the United States with dog ownership at an all time high. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), 57% of households owned a pet at the end of 2016 with 38% of
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Landscape Concerns with Energy Efficient Windows
As people continue to look for ways to reduce their energy usage, whether to reduce costs or due to environmental concerns, the implementation of both energy efficient windows and artificial turf continue to rise. Along with their increased usage
Meet the AFT Team – Paul Lundgren
Meet the AFT Team Paul Lundgren - Project Manager We continue our Meet the AFT Team series with Paul Lundgren. Although Paul is one of our newest members, he brings a wealth of experience to AFT Construction having been in the construction
Advantages of 100% Silicone Roofing
*Guest post from Fahey Roofing We are often reminded of the power of social media and how it connects people from many different places. We were recently contacted by the team at Fahey Roofing, which serves customers in Ohio, West Virginia, and
Meet the AFT Team – McKall Ballard
Meet the AFT Team McKall Ballard - Project Coordinator We continue our Meet the AFT Team series with McKall Ballard. McKall is approaching her one-year anniversary with AFT Construction, beginning her AFT career in our accounting
8 Tips On De-Cluttering Your Home After A Home Renovation
*Guest post from Home Awakening 8 Tips On De-Cluttering Your Home After A Home Renovation Decluttering after the renovation is no easy job. But decluttering shouldn't be as tedious as other people might think. It should bring you calm and
The Building Code Podcast Live from the 2019 NAHB International Builder Show
THE BUILDING CODE PODCAST LIVE FROM THE 2019 NAHB INTERNATIONAL BUILDER SHOW The 2019 NAHB International Builder Show was a busy three days for our AFT Construction team. In addition to learning about all the new products and technology and
Protractor Podcast Live from the 2019 NAHB International Builder Show
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Fine Homebuilding – Behind the Build
Behind the Build with Fine Homebuilding Here at AFT Construction, we are always extremely honored when we have the opportunity to build a new custom home for a client. We understand that we are building more than just a home, but a place where
Meet the AFT Team – Mark Dawson
Meet the AFT Team Mark Dawson - Superintendent Up next in our Meet the AFT Team series is Mark Dawson. Mark is one of AFT Construction's great superintendents, spending most days in the field managing our trades on-site. Originally from
Meet the AFT Team – Trevor Williams
Meet the AFT Team Trevor Williams - Superintendent Continuing our Meet the AFT Team series, our next team member is one of our newest here at AFT Construction, Trevor Williams. Trevor is a superintendent and spends most of his time out in the
Insulated Concrete Form Walls
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
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