Where did 2012 go

Wow... What a crazy year 2012 was.  With the economy still in uncertainty and the election keeping people on edge, it can be hard times for some small businesses.  We were very fortunate to remain busy and we are very thankful to the community for all our praises.  We really learned a lot about ourselves as contractors in an industry that has completely changed in the last five years.  Not only what but how people build is changing so fast it can be a struggle to keep up and be competitive for some. 
It is a new year, and spring is just around the corner. We have seen a huge increase in the number of projects on the horizon, and we hope this is a sign of good things to come. Always moving forward hoping we can help people achieve their dream.

Microbial Home

Check out a concept from Philips that turns future homes into domestic ecosystems.
http://www.design.philips.com/about/design/designportfolio/design_futures/design_probes/projects/microbial_home/index.page

Bainbridge Home Show

Come visit us at the Bainbridge Island Home and Garden Show! We will be having a drawing for 4 free Seattle Sounders tickets, plus some other great handouts. This Saturday, April 9th from 10am to 5pm.

Green Building: Jobs of the Future

The Washington State department of Ecology thinks green building equals the jobs of the future. In fact they are the jobs of today, but we need the banks to lend money for those jobs to continue.

Net-Zero

Sustainability is the answer. Building "green" is a hot trend right now as well as energy efficient upgrades. But if you truly want sustainability, building a net-zero house is the way to go. A home that produces more energy than it uses will be popular for years to come. Check out this article from Eco Home Magazine.
http://www.ecohomemagazine.com/news/2010/12-december/beyond-net-zero.aspx

Winter Upgrades

With the recent winter storm you may have an idea to upgrade your house to better preform during cold spells and power outages. Contact Smallwood Construction, and we can help turn those ideas into a plan that will keep your house warmer, use less electricity, and possibly keep the lights on when the power goes out.

"40 under 40"

Congratulations to our very own Ryan Smallwood for being one of The Kitsap Peninsula Business Journal's top 40 professionals under the age of 40.