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    What Is a Design-Build Approach?
    What Is a Design-Build Approach?
    In today’s fast-paced construction industry, efficiency, communication, and accountability are more critical than ever. One of the most...

    ian@kova.team

    January 30th, 2026

    What Does a Structural Engineer Do for a Home Project?
    What Does a Structural Engineer Do for a Home Project?
    This blog post answers one of the most common questions homeowners ask at the beginning of a construction...

    ian@kova.team

    January 26th, 2026

    How Much Does Custom Home Design Cost?
    How Much Does Custom Home Design Cost?
    A Complete Breakdown for California Homeowners Planning Your Dream Home If you are planning to build a custom...

    ian@kova.team

    January 23rd, 2026

    How Long Does the Architectural Design Phase Usually Take?
    How Long Does the Architectural Design Phase Usually Take?
    Understanding how long does the architectural design phase usually take is one of the most important questions for...

    ian@kova.team

    January 19th, 2026

    How Does Soil Testing Impact Civil Design
    How Does Soil Testing Impact Civil Design: Why It Matters Before You Build
    How does soil testing impact civil design is a foundational question for anyone planning construction projects in California....

    Golden State Design & Engineering

    January 16th, 2026

    How Do I Start the Custom Home Design Process in California?
    How Do I Start the Custom Home Design Process in California?
    If you have ever asked yourself, how do I start the custom home design process, you are not...

    Golden State Design & Engineering

    January 12th, 2026

    How Do Architectural And Structural Drawings Differ?
    How Do Architectural And Structural Drawings Differ?
    What’s the Difference and Why It Matters for Your Project In the construction industry, having the right set...

    Golden State Design & Engineering

    January 6th, 2026

    How Detailed Should Design Drawings Be Before Permits?
    How Detailed Should Design Drawings Be Before Permits?
    How Detailed Should Design Drawings Be Before Permits? When planning a construction project, one of the first and...

    Golden State Design & Engineering

    January 3rd, 2026

    Does a Structural Engineer Help With Permit Plans
    Does a Structural Engineer Help With Permit Plans?
    Does a structural engineer help with permit plans? This is one of the most common questions property owners...

    Golden State Design & Engineering

    December 28th, 2025

    Do Custom Homes Require Civil Engineering Plans
    Do Custom Homes Require Civil Engineering Plans? What California Homeowners Need to Know
    When people ask, do custom homes require civil engineering plans, they are usually at the very beginning of...

    Golden State Design & Engineering

    December 22nd, 2025

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