Robert Hobbs
Start an Honest Project at the Austin Green Living Expo April 23rd – 25th
Did you know that Green Building applies to more than what you build? It also applies to how you build. The Honest Project team will be at the Austin Green Living Expo April 23-25th 2010 in booth 329, helping folks learn how their next home building project can be hassle-free. Our simple Web solution provides [...]
Market Trends: October 2009
According to the Census Bureau and the National Association of Home Builders, housing starts bottomed out in January 2009 when there were 31,900 (non-annualized, unadjusted) starts. Last month (September 2009), starts came in at 52,700. On a month-to-month basis since January they’ve held steady or risen. The overall market has improved this year. But not [...]
Managing Draws
The Draw Process in Honest Project In the Honest Project system, invoices are entered, linked to budget items and then included in a draw. Once subcontractors and vendors are paid (and lien waivers are collected), the draw can be submitted. Once submitted, a draw request notification is sent to the Owner who then has an [...]
TRCC Has Left the Building
The Texas Residential Construction Commission (TRCC) was formed in 2003 with a noble purpose – to improve the quality of construction in Texas by registering builders and assisting consumers with dispute filing and resolution. The intent was to create more stringent standards for builders, and create a framework to reduce litigation. Unfortunately, as with many [...]