Construction Magazine March 2015 | Page 21

CONSTRUCTION TRENDS FOR 2015

Incorporation of new with old

Don ’ t hide all the historic elements of a building ! Using key pieces of a building during a renovation keeps the style and history of the location while maintaining its design and features . Jaime Partners transformed San Diego ’ s Historic Old Police Headquarters into a full-service restaurant this past year , and had to leave a staircase and entire wall untouched due to specific restrictions and codes . Ultimately , the historical aspects of these types of projects are what make them so unique and distinct .

Design assist

In regards to collaboration , one of the best ways to bring the team together is by offering design assist services . Bringing the contractor in at the beginning stages and allowing for the contribution in design to start on the ground floor enhances the vision for the project and keeps the focus on the end result . project ’ s nt You uality to look work ind and et .
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