Recent News & Articles
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The VALUE in Conestoga Buildings
Choosing the right construction company for your project can be a daunting task. There are so many different things to weigh, but the VALUE each company brings to the table should be top priority. Here at Conestoga Buildings, we are looking to give you the best project for your money. Many clients come to us…
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The Benefits of a Design/Build Agreement
What is a Design/Build Agreement? If you are new to the construction world, you may have never heard of the term “Design/Build Agreement” or “Preconstruction Agreement”, but it’s time to change that. A Design/Build Agreement allows clients to hire general contractors before the main building contract is executed, a one stop shop, if you will….
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Often-Forgotten Barndominium Costs: They really add up
Did you know that based upon the national average, 85% of all new construction goes over budget by 10%? That’s a scary statistic to hear if you are getting ready to build, so we wanted to breakdown the often-forgotten costs associated with building a barndominium to help you stay on budget! Land – First and…
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Classic Car Barndominium
This is truly a one-of-a-kind barndominium in Chesterfield, VA. Ric Halsaver built this beauty a few years ago with us, and has slowly turned it into any car enthusiasts dream! This barndominium boasts a massive garage, kitchen, bathroom, “secret” bedroom and mancave with plenty of unfinished space upstairs. Click on the video below to take…
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Laying the Groundwork: Proper Site Preparation
You may not realize it, but there is a lot of preparation that goes into any construction project before the building process even begins, and it all starts with the Site Work.Site work is an extremely important step as it lays the groundwork for everything that is to come. It is integral to ensuring your buildings…
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Weathering the Material Storm
For over 6 months now, we have been working to weather the building material storm. Back in July, we told you about the skyrocketing lumber prices our industry was facing, and are now seeing those same challenges spread through the entire building material supply chains. Our hope was that these prices would start to level out and even…