Ian Schwandt

3 weeks ago | finehomebuilding.com | Patrick McCombe |Abby Cote |Patrick Mccombe |Brian Pontolilo |Ian Schwandt

In episode 688 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast, we hear from Jordan and Katherine, two die-hard DIYers who are in search of a fixer-upper in Pittsburgh. Their goal post-renovation is to have an efficient, durable, and sustainable house. With that in mind, they’re hoping the FHB crew can offer advice on what home features to seek out or avoid. Want more expert advice on topics like figuring out if a fixer-upper is too far-gone?

Jul 16, 2024 | finehomebuilding.com | Ian Schwandt |Jessica Chaloux

Owner-builder Ian Schwandt describes the cost planning that went into his single-family home build in 2021. He breaks down the actual costs for each item in each phase of the build along with the amount of sweat equity included in each phase, and describes how to plan financially for a project — including financing, design, and sourcing materials and subcontractors — before building begins.

Jun 6, 2024 | jlconline.com | Ian Schwandt

Carpenters who are employed by design-build remodelers often do things that they’ve never done before by virtue of working with an in-house design team. This is the case at TDS Custom Construction, where our carpenters and project managers are encouraged to give the design team input on what materials are specified and how assemblies go together. For example, a recent screen-porch project called for exposed rafters with tongue-and-groove beadboard showing between them.

Apr 9, 2024 | finehomebuilding.com | Ian Schwandt |Abby Cote

In my role as production manager at TDS Custom Construction I am responsible for producing several different budgets for each project as it moves through our process, beginning with an initial suggested construction budget and ending with a fixed-price contract. From a client’s first interaction with us through the entire process of schematic design and design development, my construction budgeting work allows the client to become an informed part of the project team.

Mar 29, 2024 | finehomebuilding.com | Patrick McCombe |Patrick Mccombe |Brian Pontolilo |Ian Schwandt |Andres Samaniego

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