FROM THE FIELD
WORK WORTH
WRITING ABOUT.
Project updates, practical advice, and honest lessons from construction work across Fountain and the Colorado Springs area.
BUILDING RESILIENCE: THE WAZAKHWA SCHOOL PROJECT
How local knowledge, durable materials, and careful planning shaped a school designed to serve its community for decades.
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What Makes a Foundation Ready for Colorado Weather?
Site preparation decisions that protect a structure long after the concrete cures.
Seven Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Contractor
A clear checklist for comparing scope, communication, timelines, and accountability.
Why We Build: A Note From Owner Jon Tester
On serving Fountain, taking responsibility for the details, and doing work that lasts.
Inside a Commercial Build-Out: From Empty Shell to Opening Day
A practical look at sequencing trades while protecting schedule and business goals.
Plan the Remodel Before You Pick the Finishes
The early decisions that keep renovation budgets focused on what matters most.
Built Local: The People Behind Every Paktika Project
Meet the tradespeople, partners, and neighbors who turn good plans into solid work.