Picture this. You're halfway through a custom home build in Paia, and your client walks the site on a Tuesday morning. They love what they're seeing, but they have an idea. Actually, it's more than an idea: it's a change they absolutely need. They want to shift the kitchen island configuration, add a pass-through window to the lanai, and maybe, just maybe, reconfigure the powder room layout to accommodate a larger vanity. Your subcontractors are scheduled to frame walls on Thursday. The clock is ticking, and you know that without updated drawings in your hands by tomorrow, the entire schedule starts to unravel. This is where most contractors hit the brakes, reschedule trades, and absorb costly delays. But what if you didn't have to? What if those revised drawings could land in your … [Read more...] about The Contractor’s Secret Weapon: How 2nd Day Drafting Keeps Your Project on Schedule
Why Drafting for Architects, Interior Designers, and Contractors Is Different
When beginning a project, you might think all drafted plans are the same. Drafting for architects is no different than drafting for anyone else, right? Not exactly. Because architects, interior designers, and contractors do different things, drafting for each one is also different. The information in each set of plans is unique to their roles in the construction process. Drafting is the backbone of each process and vital to all of them as the project progresses. Drafting For Architects Architects are primarily concerned with the high-level part of the project. That is, designing the building from the ground up, the construction and inner workings of the structure, considering the functionality and end use of the finished project, and designing the space for maximum … [Read more...] about Why Drafting for Architects, Interior Designers, and Contractors Is Different
Window Selection in Your New Maui Home
Windows in a Maui home serve multiple functions. They keep out the weather while letting in just the right amount of sunlight with less radiant heat into the house. Windows have to offer a beautiful Maui view along with open ventilation. And they need to be low- or no-maintenance while keeping their visage year after year. The Maui Climate Our warm climate means your windows will have to let in light but keep out the heat. Windows with high energy efficiency ratings will help you keep air conditioning costs under control. Your new home’s windows also must withstand the occasional bursts of heavy rains and wind with durability with impact-resistance. Wooden frames offer a classic aesthetic. But in Maui, they’ll need replacement more often because of the damp climate and termites. … [Read more...] about Window Selection in Your New Maui Home
Starting a New Building Project In Maui
From a small house or ohana to a large home or commercial property, there’s a lot that happens between inception and getting the keys. A new building project in Maui is exciting but challenging. When it’s time to make your dreams a reality, Pro Draft can help you start the process and ensure that everything is done right. Pro Draft Inc. is an innovative, high-production drafting house located in Maui, Hawaii and can help with everything from architectural drafting to permit expediting to interior design and project management. Things To Consider Once you’ve decided to build in Maui, the first question is: where do you want to build? Is a beach house the most appealing, or somewhere in the Upcountry? Different areas may have different needs, such as withstanding hurricanes and storms … [Read more...] about Starting a New Building Project In Maui
Remodeling Projects in Maui County
Remodeling Project – Maui Hawaii
