Making the Case for Design/Build
When it comes to a sizable remodeling project, homeowners can take one of two basic paths: 1) Hire an architect to draw up plans and then a general contractor to execute on those plans, …
CCI Subcontractor’s Corner with Ed Teehan
E.R. (Ed) Teehan, Jr., is a master electrician who has been part of Custom’s network of trade subcontractors for two-and-a-half years. Given his strong electrical and people skills, he’s been a perfect fit for us. …
Project Spotlight: The Uttley Home
Taylor and Will Uttley were thrilled to buy their 1931 Colonial two years ago. The Arlington Heights home sat on a large lot and had plenty of charm, including much of its original natural woodwork …
CCI Team Member News – Meet Karin D’Angelo
Karin has been with Custom for over a year as our full-charge bookkeeper. Over the previous two decades, she held similar positions at various companies and also ran her own independent bookkeeping business. Karin grew …
Making Sense of the “Cost vs. Value Report”
Remodeling magazine’s 2016 “Cost vs. Value Report” is out and, as usual, contains some interesting data for homeowners to mull over. The report “compares average cost for 30 popular remodeling projects with the value …
CCI Team Member News – Scott Blain Earns MCR Designation
We’re pleased to announce that general manager Scott Blain recently achieved prestigious Master Certified Remodeler (MCR) status from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). The designation signifies the remodeling contractor’s superior knowledge, dedication …
In Today’s Busy Remodeling Market, Patience Will Pay Off
Are you eager to get a home renovation project underway? If so, you probably already know the challenges of trying to find a remodeler to do the work in such a robust economy. You might …
Reclaimed Wood Flooring Making Its Mark
With its authentic look and eco friendly back story, reclaimed wood flooring is clearly in vogue these days. Floors featuring wood salvaged from old factories, barns and other old buildings are finding favor with homeowners …
CCI Team Member News – Meet Sterling Bump
Sterling, an assistant project coordinator, is the newest member of the Custom team. As president Bill Farnsworth’s stepdaughter, she’s the latest example of our success in finding good employees from within our ranks of family …
Custom Contracting’s President Named to Remodeling Association Board of Directors
The Eastern Massachusetts chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (EM NARI) recently named its Board of Directors for 2016. Custom Contracting’s own President, Bill Farnsworth, was again named to the Board as …
A Conversation with Kermit Baker of Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies
What’s the outlook for the remodeling industry? What trends are worth watching? We have our own opinions but thought it would be interesting to hear from a third-party expert. Kermit Baker is a senior …
The Custom Contracting Team
When we began in 1990, we had three employees. Twenty-five years later, we’ve grown to 20. We’re proud to say that many of our employees have been here for years! Front row: Elena Bartholomew ’98; …