Category Archives: Construction Inspection Process

Construction Managers — Source of Highest Highs and Lowest Lows

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Jo-Lynn Jansen

If you’ve been reading my blog as our home building project unfolded, you probably were wondering what was up with our construction manager. Sometimes, truthfully, I wondered the same thing myself. By the time the really big problems became obvious, … Continue reading →

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Playing Catch Up

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Jo-Lynn Jansen

I haven’t been diligent about writing because things are running hot or cold: either there’s so much to be done that I can’t find the time or there’s so little going on that other stuff is “calling me” to spend … Continue reading →

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We’re Legal – Final Inspection Passed!

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Jo-Lynn Jansen

YAY! Friday, September 2, 2011 was a red-letter day! At 10 a.m., the King County building inspector came to ensure that the last 2 items required by him had been taken care of: the elevator landing doors needed to be … Continue reading →

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