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industries . Construction has not escaped these influences and so , material prices skyrocketed – for example , lumbar board costs rose from $ 500 a board foot to almost $ 2000 . To avoid passing these costs on to the end user , the business had to find ways to streamline some aspects of the operation , without comprising the quality of the end product .
Nevertheless , the pandemic also presented some opportunities , as it saw the start of a property boom in Nashville when people flocked to the city in ever greater numbers . Sarasota , Florida , where the business is also active , is another market experiencing significant growth , placing in the top ten housing markets in the US along with Nashville which as Jeff points out “ is constantly competing for top five .”
Consumer markets are increasingly demanding their products and services be sustainable and headed towards carbon neutrality . For Jeff building this into the business was second nature . “ If you ’ re a builder that cares then you ’ re already sustainable ,” he states . “ You ’ re using sustainable products . You ’ re using up-to-date HVAC systems within house filtration , and your cabinetry is debunked of formaldehyde and mold products .”
Built on passion
It is this approach which has led to the kind of industry recognition the business has
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