August 5, 2014

Principle Summer Spotlight: Tom Leathem

In addition to our traditional student-interns, we’re pleased to welcome back Tom Leathem. Tom is an Associate Professor of Building Construction Science at Mississippi State University. Tom worked as a Project Manager at Principle from 2007 to 2010 and currently helping out as a Site Superintendent, keeping his skills sharp as he visits family for […]

July 8, 2014

Developers more confident as Chicago sees rise in spec projects

In a recent article by RE Journals titled “Developers more confident as Chicago sees rise in spec projects”, Principle’s Mark Augustyn contributed by saying that “Spec construction had effectively dried up for about the last four years. Very little speculative construction was done. Now, more people are going to the marketplace with spec buildings.” Check […]

January 22, 2014

To EPS or to EXS? Strength is Not the Question.

When it comes to foam insulation for commercial building foundations, the strongest and most expensive material isn’t always the best option. Most builders are familiar with both XPS (extruded polystyrene) and EPS (expanded polystyrene), but it’s not always obvious which one you should use on a project

January 22, 2014

Building a Plan: How to create the right builders risk policy

Construction insurance programs are like snowflakes: no two are exactly alike. Depending on the property you’re building, there are many different elements contractors needs to consider when building their insurance plan. Most insurance companies create unique plans for each project, analyzing what could go awry and then choosing coverage that matches those risks.