What Is a Pre Construction Services Agreement? Why Is It Better?

A preconstruction services agreement is a fee-based planning phase when your builder assembles your design team and develops the drawings, specifications, allowances, budget, and schedule you need to make confident decisions before construction begins. Maybe you’ve never heard the term “Pre Construction Services Agreement.” If you’re building a custom house, you should change that. So

Bluestone Wins National Building Awards

The building and design awards keep coming in 2025! We are proud and honored to announce that the International Property Awards have made Bluestone Construction a 2025 Award winner in the category of Residential Property Development for South Carolina with our Paris Mountain Modern House project.  In November, we’ll travel to the Ritz-Carlton in South

Kevin Reed on Home Construction During Coronavirus, via Houzz

Bluestone founder Kevin Reed was recently featured on Houzz, in an article about how the novel coronavirus is affecting the home building industry and the extra hygiene precautions his teams are taking. Read the entire story here.

Building In Asheville? Top Three Questions to Ask When Hiring a Contractor for Your New Mountain Home

You’re looking for a contractor to guide you through the process of building in Asheville. Where do you start? You love the North Carolina Mountains and are ready to start building in Asheville. You’ve picked out the most amazing lot. You’ve done your research and know what type of design you love. Now it’s time

10 Best Questions to Ask Your Home Builder (and Why)

When you’ve decided to build a home the next step in the custom home building process is discovering the best questions to ask your home builder. It’s easy to want to rush into things, especially when you’re excited, but the most satisfied homeowners put in the time to vet and qualify the builder, not to