Home Builder Developer - Interior Renovation and Design

Everyone has their dream bathroom or kitchen design, from the type of flooring to the color of the walls to even the types of cabinet handles. Those dreams can be turned away due to common logistical issues, such as cost of remodeling; allotted time to do the work; and a reliable business to help with labor and materials. Well, its time to bring your vision to the forefront, because Fairhope Kitchen Studio is the interior design company you deserve. Operating on the Gulf Coast in Alabama, Fairhope provides excellent professional kitchen and bath design that fit any function and/or aesthetic.

Among the high quality products Fairhope provides are cabinetry, countertops, and cabinet hardware. Each type of product is made with attention to detail and keeping in mind form and function. Starting with the cabinets, these set the visual tone for the room. Fairhope works with various well-known cabinet companies like Kraftmaid, Medallion, and Legacy to supply the best materials in the industry.

Fairhope Kitchen Studio services the Gulf Coast, including Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Pensacola, Baldwin, Mobile, and Escambia counties. Stop by the showroom and see for yourself how impressive a true interior designer company can be. Call to set up an appointment with a consultant. Fairhope offers competitive, but affordable prices and can work within any budget. Its time to put a plan in action for the home of your dreams, and that plan starts with Fairhope Kitchen Studio.

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BUILDING PERMITS

PMT2016-04201 7088 Winchester Circle 200; $69,155.00; Tech Gunbarrel; A and B Builders, Inc.; Tenant interior remodel to a portion of an existing warehouse space to renovate restrooms and modify exterior to add a roll-up door. Creation of a taproom and brewery at later date by separate permit and separate review. UPDATED 12/02/2016 - Minor Mod under ADR2016-00286

PMT2016-04758 1339 North St.; $145,800.00; Matthew and Mary Mcqueen; Ted Hoffman Construction LLC; One story addition above crawl space for a single-family detached dwelling. Addition to contain a great room and master suite. Remodel to include office, laundry and hall areas. All existing windows to be replaced in existing openings and existing furnace to be replaced. A new rear deck will be added on north side of dwelling.

PMT2016-05378 2855 Vassar Drive; $180,000.00; Jeanne Quinn; Sloan Construction Company LLC; Permit to remove existing carport on a single-family dwelling and replace it with an attached 1.5 car garage with adjoining unconditioned storage/pottery studio space. Mid-roof inspection required.

PMT2016-05581 1915 28th St.; $775,000.00; Tebo Plaza /Marshall; Skycastle Homes, LLC; Tenant remodel for feline-specific animal clinic with boarding room. Use approved per LUR2016-00011, code modification request regarding occupancy and plumbing fixture count approved via email 11-7-16. Scope of work includes structural change to roof web trusses to accommodate new 5-to RTU, partition walls, interior finishes, and MEP for interior reconfiguration of space into animal clinic. No exterior elevation changes.

PMT2016-05700 3105 Fremont St.; $73,270.00; William and Yvonne Messer; Travisrussell Construction LLC; Interior remodel of a single-family residence (single level with basement and crawl space). Scope of work on main level includes expanding 1/2-bath into 3/4 master bath, enlarging guest bath, repairs to firewall separation between garage and kitchen, remodel of guest bedroom. Scope on basement level includes reconfiguring laundry room and storage room, furring out south wall in family room.

PMT2016-05726 2069 Bluff St.; $222,222.00; Jamesand Leah Brasseur; Ellsworth Builders, Inc.; Addition and remodel of an existing single-family residence. See ADR2016-00168, BOZ2016-00016, and HIS2016-00101. Two-story addition of 300 square feet, new front porch in existing footprint of 132 square feet, and 180 square feet of remodel on interior including vaulting ceiling in loft, addition of new bathroom on second level, remodel of walk-in closet and new finished in master bath. Reconfiguration of space on main level including removal of a closet, relocation of HVAC chase, some interior wall removal. Includes associated MEP.

PMT2017-00014 4801 N. 63rd St.; $313,044.98; 4801 North; Integrated Interiors, LLC; Interior tenant remodel of an existing warehouse space, approximately 10,917 square feet. Scope of work includes expansion into adjacent warehouse space, removal of some partition walls, new partition walls and associated ME. No plumbing scope of work; electrical includes rewiring and new lighting, mechanical includes new ductwork for existing RTU.

PMT2017-00020 2300 Broadway; $150,000.00; Bennett Parker and Associates Parker; Duggan Construction LLC; Interior tenant remodel of an existing office space. Scope of work includes approximately 2780 square feet on lower level, new partition walls, new lighting, new finishes, reconfiguration of bathrooms and new plumbing fixtures (Permit scope includes associated EP). No Mechanical scope of work.

PMT2017-00037 3825 Iris Ave.; $20,000.00; Permit for changes to an existing equipment shelter that serves an existing Verizon cellular site. Scope includes replacement of ventilation equipment, replacement of existing generator, relocation of electrical service, and reorganization of equipment on the interior of the shelter.

PMT2017-00108 1030 Union Ave.; $60,000.00; Abbinav Keswani and Fiona Robertson; Next Generation Construction; Addition of a 287 square foot garage, 96 square foot mudroom, and 174 square foot porch, and associated electrical. Reference ADR2016-00259 for setback variance.

PMT2017-00138 4605 Pawnee Place; $150,000.00; Mark and Lonna Borden Join; Sobo Design and Build; Remodel of single-family detached dwelling. Scope to include remodel of kitchen on main level and remodel on some of the existing finished basement along with first time finish of most of the existing unfinished basement area. New basement plan will consist of new bedroom with relocated bath, a large rec room with wetbar and gas fireplace, laundry, workout room, and a kid's play area. Two new egress windows will be added. Total scope represents 490 square feet of remodel and 1641 square feet of first-time basement finish.

PMT2017-00287 3013 Walnut St.; $10,000.00; Walnut Gardens; Bleeker Construction LLC; Interior tenant remodel - construct two new ADA compliant dressing rooms, creating a stock room out of existing space, add ADA/ANSI compliant wall signage, and update finishes. Scope also includes removal of a breakroom sink and addition of a light switch. Includes associated MEP.

PMT2017-00318 640 Ithaca Drive; $16,000.00; Sheila Ling; Zucchini Construction; Repair/replacement of existing deck framing, decking, stairs, and guard rail on rear deck for a single-family detached dwelling. Deck dropped beam and piers to be reused.

PMT2017-00319 4255 Apache Road; $78,855.00; Martina Horvers and Henrichs Horvers; Belfor Usa Group, Inc.; Repair and minor remodel- of a single-family residence damaged by a broken water line. Scope to include removal and replacement of all basement drywall, insulation, and electrical, replacement of bathroom fixtures throughout entire house, replacement furnace and water heater (damaged by water), replacement of drywall and insulation below flood cut on main level. Total repair area in basement is approximately 800 square feet, total repair area on main level is 600 square feet. New gas meter to be set. Two new egress windows to be installed in basement bedrooms.

PMT2017-00346 2635 Dartmouth Ave.; $40,600.00; Andrew Scholbrock; Feller Homes Inc.; Kitchen remodel for a single-family detached dwelling. Scope includes replacement of interior bearing wall with beam in attic.

PMT2017-00351 350 Ponca Place; $22,652.50; Frasier Meadows; Frasier Meadows Manor; Unit 322: Interior remodel of multifamily unit. Scope includes relocation of kitchen, bath, and laundry. Also includes new 100 amp service panel in unit.

PMT2017-00365 2810 Seventh St.; $70,790.00; James Sonn; Greenbuilt Construction; Interior remodel of a single-family residence. Scope of work includes kitchen remodel on main level, approximately 144 square feet., removal of structural walls between kitchen and family/living room, approximately 62 square feet, new finishes. Upper level master bath remodel, approximately 110 square feet. Replacement of seven windows on main level in existing openings. Total remodel area is 316 square feet. Scope includes associated MEP.

PMT2017-00366 4935 Qualla Drive; $41,000.00; Amanda Adams; David Quinn Construction Inc.; Interior, non-structural remodel of existing master bedroom on the main level. Scope includes adding new 3/4 bathroom to master bedroom, 75 square feet , which includes a new, custom shower pan. Remodeling existing full bath on same level, 50 square feet , finishes only. Associated MEP's covered within the scope of this permit.

PMT2017-00368 255 Pawnee Drive; $39,850.00; David and Marsha Chernikoff; One Call Construction; Kitchen remodel for a single-family detached dwelling. Scope includes removal of interior non-bearing walls. No change in fixture count. Also includes electrical service upgrade to 150 amps.

PMT2017-00379 3910 Table Mesa Drive; $12,859.56; Mennonite Boulder; Centerline Building Service; Replace 21 existing steel frame, single pane, colored glass windows with new vinyl frame, double pane clear glass windows (in existing openings), no structural modifications. Total scope of remodel is 168 square feet.

PMT2017-00389 5045 Cascade Ave.; $18,812.55; Mark Rehnborg; Owner/contrator remodel of kitchen, lower level bathroom, and laundry/utility room of single-family detached dwelling. Scope also includes rebuild of interior stairs between levels. Electrical service replacement under previous permit (PMT2015-04600). This permit associated with CPL2017-01327. No change in plumbing fixture count.

PMT2017-00398 1711 Bluebell Ave.; $75,000.00; Kristi Ferraro; Owner/contractor interior remodel of the second story and of the lower level laundry room. Laundry room will be converted into a half bath and a utility closet. The interior walls of the upper level will be reconfigured for master bedroom, walk-in closet, master bath, and relocated laundry. Upper flat roof area will receive new sleepered deck system and new guardrail. Electric service panel will be relocated to exterior with upgrade to 200 amps.

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Loyola Marymount has signed a 12-year lease at the Brickyard office building in Playa Vista.

Playa Vistas newest office building recently wrapped up construction, and now it has snagged its first tenant.

Loyola Marymount University is taking a 12-year lease for more than 50,000 square feet at the Brickyard with plans for a June move-in, according to a statement from the buildings owner, Tishman Speyer. The space will house LMUs School of Film and Television graduate programs.

LMUs monthly rate is roughly $5.50 a square foot, according to a source familiar with the transaction. Tishman declined to disclose lease terms.

Average monthly rents in Playa Vista were about $4.91 a square foot in the fourth quarter of 2016, according to data from Jones Lang LaSalle.

LMUs main campus sits on the hills overlooking Playa Vista. It also runs Loyola Law School downtown. The new site, at 12105 W. Waterfront Drive, is intended to help students connect with companies based in the Silicon Beach area of Playa Vista, Venice, and Santa Monica.

Silicon Beach is one of the world's fastest-growing startup ecosystems, an ideal counterpart for LMU as the definitive center for global imagination and its impacts, Timothy Law Snyder, LMUs president, said in a statement.

The Film and Television buildings official opening is slated for fall 2018, the university said.

Designed by Los Feliz-based architect Michael Maltzan, the Brickyard encompasses 400,000 square feet across two buildings.

In addition to being the latest major construction project in Playa Vista, it may also be among the last, since development space is nearly gone. The one major plot of land that remains is a 12-acre parcel owned by Google, near the historic Spruce Goose hangar that the tech company is leasing and converting into office space.

Tishman, a mega-landlord based in New York that owns Rockefeller Center, also owns the Collective in Playa Vista, a 204,000-square-foot complex of five office buildings that it built in 2015.

The creative office environment that has unfolded in Playa Vista has been incredible to witness over the past 10 years, John Miller, Tishman Speyers senior managing director, said in a statement.

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The Halifax Central Library has unveiled a new space on the fifth floor.

The Sunroom is a new art exhibit area that will be free for the public to enjoy exhibitions throughout the year.

sa Kachan, chief librarian and CEO of Halifax Public Libraries, says the Sunroom will help bring art to the public, including the inaugural exhibition on now, which is showing paintings by artist Shelley Mitchell.

Connecting with art is an experience that should be accessible to everyone. Free public spaces, like the Sunroom within Halifax Central Library, are gathering spaces that allow individuals to both reflect and connect, Kachan said in a release.

Mitchell says the bright space is a welcome addition to the city.

Halifax draws excitement from its new buildings with their clean, simple lines and this is nowhere better illustrated than in the new Halifax Central Library and its ever-present ideal of form following function through the use of structural elements and light, Mitchell said in a release.

The opening event took place on Feb. 8, where Mitchells exhibition, As Time Goes By, was open for viewers.

Future exhibitions will be posted on the Halifax Central Librarys Art Exhibit page on their website, located under the program heading.

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WHY CHOOSE ALASKAN HOME SERVICES?

Alaskan Home Services has over 40 years of experience in providing home and business owners with the best quality service for all their air conditioning, heating and plumbing needs. We are a family owned and operated business servicing Phoenix, AZ. We will continue to be an industry leader by consistently providing our customers greater comfort and savings by delivering the most cost-effective services available combined with the most efficient, highest-quality products on the market. We are proud to offer excellent plumbing services, as well as HVAC installation and repair in Phoenix, AZ.

We provide free estimates on all new systems!

Because we operate our own metal shop, we are often able to take our customers from system failure to new AC installation in less than 24 hours. Our goal is to provide fast, affordable HVAC & plumbing installation and repair services, and we will always work to restore your heating, cooling, or plumbing systems quickly, effectively, and affordably.

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Homes in Phoenix, AZ could be losing up to 50% of their total conditioned air through leaks in the ducting. Heating and cooling your home can account for over 40% of your total monthly energy bills, and so leaking ducts could account for a significant waste of energy each month!

Alaskan Home Services is one of the few companies in Phoenix, AZ that happily offers the innovative, environmentally-friendly method of duct sealing known as Aeroseal. By utilizing this product, we can effectively seal ducts and eliminate holes, cracks, or leaks that could contribute to high energy bills without restricting the interior diameter of your ducting. First, we perform a comprehensive diagnostic analysis of the entire ducting system and locate any leaks along seams or through small holes. By sealing the ducting system, we can use air pressure to force Aeroseal molecules through these small holes, where they expand and effectively plug the leak without coating the inside of the ducting, which can reduce airflow.

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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) proposed a $15 million program on February 7 to accelerate the use of renewable heating and cooling technologies statewide.

Renewable heating and cooling technologies not only provide environmental benefits, but they can achieve energy bill savings, increase customer comfort levels, and offer health benefits, compared to conventional heating and cooling technologies, the Cuomo Administration said.

The new policy framework released by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) would provide rebates $6,000 for a typical residential consumer, intended for the installation of ground-source heat pumps.

New York has made great strides to combat climate change by supporting the use of new technologies and growing our clean energy economy, Governor Cuomo commented in an official statement. We will continue to make green investments that will encourage the use of clean, affordable energy to reduce our carbon footprint and support sustainable communities throughout the state.

Currently, fossil-fuel-based thermal energy primarily natural gas, propane, and oil is the main energy source for space heating, space cooling and domestic hot water in the residential and commercial sectors. It is responsible for approximately 32 percent of New Yorks energy-related greenhouse gas emissions. Reducing emissions is integral to the Governors.

The NYSERDA framework, the Renewable Heating and Cooling Policy Framework: Options to Advance Industry Growth and Markets in New York, sets out policy options and market-based solutions for the next few years, and identifies approaches for longer- term action.

Several barriers currently stand in the way of widespread market adoption of renewable heating and cooling technologies, the Office of the Governor noted: These include higher upfront costs than conventional technologies, cost-effectiveness challenges, inadequate access to low-cost investment capital, limited customer awareness and confidence in the technologies, and a range of supply chain barriers to growth

In addition to the rebate, the framework identifies a range of options for the next few years to lower costs, reduce barriers, and grow the market for this technology, including:

The framework also explores methods to implement renewable heating and cooling mandates for public buildings, new construction, and renovation.

The expanded use of renewable heating and cooling technologies is critical to helping New York reduce greenhouse gas emissions, commented Richard Kauffman, chairman, Energy and Finance, for New York State. The policy framework outlines several opportunities that we can explore for the best path forward in our efforts to expand the reach of clean energy throughout our state and curb climate-changing emissions.

NYSERDA, which developed the framework, will work with stakeholders and launch renewable heating and cooling programs in 2017 upon approval by the Department of Public Service, as part of the Clean Energy Fund.

Once approved, NYSERDA expects to offer the rebate program in this spring. NYSERDA, DPS, and the New York Power Authority will be collaborating to advance the framework.

This proposal will help to streamline the implementation of renewable energy technology all across New York State, said NYYPA CEO Gil Quinines, adding, By undertaking screenings and feasibility assessments for geothermal heat pump projects, we will accelerate their installation and expedite achieving a clean energy economy for all New Yorkers.

Roger Downs, Conservation director, Sierra Club-Atlantic Chapter, commented, The Sierra Club applauds Governor Cuomos leadership in energy efficient technologies such as geothermal. Geothermal heating and cooling represents one of New Yorks best and most cost-effective strategies to achieving our net zero energy goals and deserves the same financial encouragement as other desirable energy sources like wind and solar.

NYSERDA will accept written comments on the policy framework through close of business on March 10. It will also conduct a webinar on March 2, at 10:00 a.m. Parties interested in submitting comments on the framework or participating in the webinar, should contact NYSERDA atrenewableheatingandcooling@nyserda.ny.gov

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With the finalization of the 2018 International Energy Efficiency Code (IECC) performance path, home builders now have option to bury ducts in fibrous insulation in vented attics in all climate zones. While the practice has been used by builders in many areas of the country for years, it was less prevalent in hot/ humid climates because of concerns about condensation. Following extensive field research to identify the appropriate R-value and duct tightness to prevent condensation in those climates, builders can now use the practice with confidence nationwide, giving them an additional compliance option for delivering energy efficient, high performance homes.

According to data from the Department of Energys (DOE) Building America Program, buried ducts in vented attics can save energy in homes. DOEs data shows deeply buried ducts are 20 percent to 30 percent more efficient than unvented attic systems with closed cell spray foam. Moreover, the practice is a less expensive alternative (see chart).

For slab-on-grade houses and two-story houses with open floor plans, installing ducts inside conditioned spaces can be a challenge, as ducts within floors, chases or dropped ceilings can have considerable cost implications for builders and bulkheads concealing ductwork may not be acceptable to buyers. Building unvented attics for housing HVAC systems is a viable alternative, but its costly and involves special installation procedures. Installing ducts conventionally above the attic insulation is a more straightforward energy approach, but comes with a significant energy penalty. A buried duct system strikes the balance between ease of installation and reduced heating/cooling loads and may allow for lower capacity and lower costs for HVAC equipment.

General Criteria for Buried Ducts under the 2018 IECC The recently-approved provisions of the code allow three options for HVAC ducts buried within ceiling insulation in vented attics: the general option, the deeply buried option and an option for buried ducts considered inside a conditioned space.

The general option allows supply and/or return ducts to be fully or partially surrounded by ceiling insulation. For the general option, the code doesnt specify a minimum amount of insulation above the duct as long as the sum of the insulation value above and below the duct is at least R-19 total, excluding the duct R-value. There is also no minimum level which ducts must be buried into the insulation.

For deeply buried ducts when using a simulated energy performance analysis, the code permits a duct insulation value of R-25 be used in the energy model for sections of ducts that comply with the general criteria. In addition there is a requirement that the ducts be located directly on the ceiling or within 5.5 inches of the ceiling and be surrounded by ceiling insulation of at least R-30. Ducts must also be covered in at least 3.5 inches of ceiling insulation.

Finally, when using a simulated energy performance analysis, deeply buried ducts may be considered as ducts inside a conditioned space, and must comply with the general buried duct criteria and have an air handler that is located inside the conditioned space (not in the attic). Further, the duct leakage must be within prescribed limits and the R-value of the insulation above the duct must be at least the proposed ceiling insulation R-value minus the R-value of the duct insulation.

Although adoption of the 2018 IECC may be years away in some jurisdictions, as builders become increasingly familiar with this option, they may want to use it immediately, rather than waiting until their states adopt the new code. The IRC does not preclude use of products and practices which arent specifically referenced in prior versions of the code. Because some builders may be unfamiliar with the practices of burying ducts in vented attics, Home Innovation Research Labs has developed a TechSpec to provide an overview of the key attributes and implementation details for transitioning from a traditional duct design to a buried duct system. The TechSpec includes detailed tables and illustrations that explain specific select climate zones.

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Talk about overdue books!

The long-shuttered Brighton Beach Library is finally re-opening on Feb. 13 after it closed for renovations more than a year ago.

Officials expected to be lending out books again by last fall, but work took longer than expected and bookworms had to choose from a limited selection of paperbacks from a bookmobile outside the locked library just two days a week so the news couldnt be more exciting, said one local writer.

Yay, good news, good news. I cannot believe it. I will be there, said Joseph Ben-Po, best known for his 1990 play predicting that Donald Trump would become president. I am writing two plays.

The Brooklyn Public Library closed its Brighton First Road stack house last winter so contractors could upgrade its heating and cooling system, bring in new furniture and computers, and install energy-efficient lighting a roughly $1.5-million renovation according to a system spokeswoman.

But installing the climate-control system took longer than anticipated, prolonging the opening date from early December to mid-February, she said.

And one lifelong Brighton Beacher who grew up going to that library said she cant wait for its grand opening so she can bring her family again.

Absolutely all the time as a kid, as an adult, bring my niece and my nephew, said Vivien Diaz.

The Brighton Beach Library isnt the only one to experience long-overdue openings the Park Slope branch was delayed because of construction setbacks, and a termite infestation is slowed the Fort Hamilton branchs re-opening in the mid-aughts.

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Loudermilk breaks ground on Buckhead office building Atlanta Business Chronicle An Atlanta real estate company is starting construction on a nine-story medical office building, the latest project rising in the Buckhead Village. The Loudermilk Cos. is developing the 120,000-square-foot project at 371 East Paces Ferry Road, the ...

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If the project comes to fruition, it could one day be joined by the all-wood skyscraper proposed by architecture firm Perkins+Will for a site along the Chicago River. The project, dubbed River Beech Tower, would feature a lattice exterior and, at 80 stories, would be the tallest wood building in the world. The $39 million, 18-story Brock Commons residence hallat the University of British Columbia, in Vancouver, Canada, is currently the tallest wood building in the world. The tower, which is scheduled to open later this year, will be able to accommodate 400 students.

Hines' T3 (Timber, Technology, Transit) building in Minneapolis, which opened in November of last year, is a 220,000-square-foot structure built almost entirely out of Pacific Northwest trees killed by the mountain pine beetle. Minnesota's building codes classify such wood as Type IV Heavy Timber. Crews also used concrete in the construction.

While initial plans for all-wood towers have popped up across the globe, local jurisdictions are trying to deal with the building code and safety ramifications. Although the buildings in question are not made of cross-laminated timber (CLT) or NLT, recent changes to the building codes in Sandy Springs, GA, have brought the discussion around the safety of wood construction to the forefront. Wood has been eliminated as a construction material option in Sandy Springs for buildings more than three stories tall or bigger than 100,000 square feet. City officials said their primary motivation was safety.

However,Justin Mihalik, president of the American Institute of Architects New Jersey chapter,told Construction Divein October that the necessary fire ratings can be attained using most any material. "If it's tested and meets requirements," he said, "wood is safe."

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