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Vendor Appreciation Dinner, December 2013

At Absolute Construction and Development we really appreciate our trade vendors and are lucky to have such a great team! We work with local trade vendors who have the same work ethic and desire for quality as we do.  By doing this, we know…
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Welcome to a New Chapel Ridge Family

        Signing the contract with the homeowners of this Chapel Ridge home happened in record time - 10 days from the day we met to the day the contract was signed.  I had been working with the homeowners…
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2011 Parade of Homes Gold Medal Winner!

We are proud to announce a 3rd year in a row Gold Medal winner in Chapel Ridge in one of the few categories that had 5 houses in it!  The front elevation, kitchen and pantry won the Special Feature awards.  The house was completed at $131/square…
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2011 Chatham, Orange, Durham NC Parade of Homes Entry

It's that time of year - the 2011 Parade of Homes! If you are in the area please come visit our 2011 Parade Entry in The Estates of Chapel Ridge. Judging was today - the awards are given Tuesday. We are anxiously awaiting the results and…
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Another Silk Hope Home Completed!

We had the joy of working with very creative homeowners when building this beautiful home in the Silk Hope area. We had been working with the homeowners for over a year in detailing the plans, specifications and allowances.  The homeowners…
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Beyond Pricing-Punch List Process?

I touched a little earlier on the need to look beyond just a builder's price: What are the line item allowances What is the change order process How is the 1-year punch list process handled/managed? In this day and age, especially with…
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Foam Insulation – The Hidden Super Construction Material

Current conventional insulation, fiberglass and cellulose, are readily available in rolls or blown forms. While, conventional insulation provides some form of resistance to heat transfer, its overall effectiveness needs significant improvement. …
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Why Does Everyone Want an ENERGY STAR Home?

“ENERGY STAR?  I thought that was just for refrigerators!” As many people now realize, the ENERGY STAR program isn't just for appliances; it's also a respected energy efficiency program for new homes and is the basis for most green home…
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What Role on the Home Building Team Does the Surveyor Play?

Quality control during the building process protects the client's investment for the future. The land surveyor provides several valued services to the new home construction process including boundary surveys, site design, layout, and construction…
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Why is Structural Engineering Needed?

Structural Engineering - What are the Benefits?  According to most local code jurisdictions in North Carolina, you do not need a structural engineer to construct a new home.  You also don’t need to see a physician at any time in your…
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Benefits of Energy Star Certification

Why ENERGY STAR? Would you like a home that’s wonderfully comfortable with healthy indoor air and no drafts?   A home with a comfortable bonus room, low energy bills and one where you don’t have to turn on the heat or air as soon…
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Plans-Do We Custom Design or Buy Online?

Designing your home – benefits to working with a designer vs. buying online by Brooke Carpenter, Owner - Residential Engineering Services, PA Every homeowner has at some time thumbed through house plan books or surfed the house plan websites…
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Introducing the Country Cottage

Custom Home + Lot Package Available for $375,000 For A Limited Time! For additional information, call 919 929-1057 now to reserve your private tour and preview new floor plan and finish details. The Country Cottage adds a whole new level…