Subdividing – the process of dividing one parcel of land into a number of parcels – is a process regulated by local municipalities and, at times, a number of other state agencies. Typically, local municipalities have subdivision regulations which require the review of a proposed subdivision by the local Planning Board. The Planning Board will…
It’s finally time to build the home you’ve been dreaming about. After cutting out pictures of houses, keeping mental notes on your favorite floor plans, imaging a design and selecting a property, it is time to make your ideas a reality. Building a home can be a long and arduous process. If you are looking to…
At Kaaterskill one of our newer employees is our Administrative Assistant. Mikala sits at the reception desk and greets clients, answers phones and helps with paperwork. She also doubles as the Marketing Coordinator. Here’s a little bit about Mikala: I am not originally from New York, I grew up in Washington State. I moved here…
One of Kaaterskill’s best assets is our employees. Our employees are dedicated and strive to make the company a success. Each has a story outside of their work life. This week our Structural Engineer, Bill Scribner, shares a little bit about himself, his life outside of Kaaterskill and how he came to work in the…
Read the writing on the wall.
In the western world, a signature is a legal binding contract. In the professional realm, often times a seal is required as proof of professionalism in addition to a signature. This idea dates back into ancient civilization when kings would send out official proclamations marked with their signet ring, or symbol embossed in wax that…
Some great ideas for a creative new office space. Building a Brand: What your office should say about you..
Designing a home means sets of drawings, blueprints and descriptions. Designing your own house is an exciting process that allows you to put together your favorite things from buildings you have seen throughout your life. But sometimes it can be hard to visualize. Seeing it on paper is completely different than what the completed building…
Hiring an engineer, an architect or a land surveyor can be intimidating. Whether you are thinking about designing your own home or want to find out licensing information for firms you are considering, you want to do your research. It can be hard to find information if you don’t know what you’re looking for so…
Blueprints are synonymous with design plans and directions on how to build something. It is used in motivational speeches titled something like “What’s the blueprint of your life?” The term is a common description for the directions in IKEA products and, of course, the original use still stands; a drawing for a house. Except blueprints…
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