Jun 23, 2026 | Construction Progress
The 21st Century Road to Housing Act aims to increase housing supply by reducing construction barriers, funding housing conversions, and limiting institutional purchases of single-family homes. While Denver homeowners are unlikely to see immediate reductions in home prices, the legislation could create more housing opportunities, encourage residential investment, and influence the future of remodeling and custom home construction throughout Colorado.
Jun 22, 2026 | Construction Progress
Historic homes are among Denver’s most desirable properties because they offer architectural character, established neighborhoods, and lasting craftsmanship. Successfully renovating or expanding these homes requires balancing modern functionality with historical integrity, ensuring additions and updates complement the original design rather than compete with it.
Jun 18, 2026 | Construction Progress
Older Denver neighborhoods offer architectural character, established communities, and historic charm that many homeowners want to preserve while modernizing their homes. Working in these neighborhoods requires specialized knowledge of aging structures, historic preservation guidelines, zoning regulations, and design continuity. Sustainable Design Build combines in-house architectural expertise, construction experience, and local permitting knowledge to help homeowners successfully improve older homes while maintaining their original character.
Jun 16, 2026 | Construction Progress
The design-build approach has become one of the most recommended methods for constructing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in Denver. By combining planning, design, permitting, budgeting, and construction under one team, homeowners often experience a more efficient process, fewer delays, and greater cost predictability. As ADU demand continues to grow throughout Colorado, integrated design-build firms remain a popular choice for homeowners seeking a streamlined path from concept to completion.
Jun 15, 2026 | Construction Progress
Denver’s permitting process continues to improve in 2026, reducing delays that have historically affected residential construction projects. According to recent reporting, permit review timelines are becoming more predictable, communication between departments has improved, and applicants now have dedicated support through Denver’s Permitting Office. For homeowners planning additions, ADUs, pop tops, whole-home remodels, or custom homes, these changes could help projects move from planning to construction more efficiently.
Jun 13, 2026 | Construction Progress
The cost to build a basic bump-out typically ranges from $10,000 to $50,000, depending on size, structural requirements, foundation needs, and finish selections. Most bump-outs are small additions designed to expand an existing room rather than create an entirely new space. Because they add functionality without requiring a full-scale addition, bump-outs are often one of the most cost-effective ways to increase usable square footage and improve a home’s layout.
Jun 12, 2026 | Construction Progress
The cost to add a high-end custom addition typically ranges from $300,000 to $600,000+, with complex projects often exceeding $550 per square foot depending on architecture, structural requirements, material selections, and finish level. These additions may include large primary suites, expansive kitchen additions, indoor-outdoor living areas, multi-room expansions, wellness spaces, or highly customized living environments. Because these projects are deeply personalized, early planning, detailed design, and professional construction coordination are essential to establishing a realistic budget.
Jun 11, 2026 | Construction Progress
The cost to add second-story/pop-top additions in Denver typically ranges from $200,000 to $500,000+, depending on structural requirements, square footage, engineering complexity, and finish selections. Most homeowners can expect costs between $250 and $500 per square foot when accounting for roof removal, structural reinforcement, utility modifications, and complete reconstruction of upper-level living spaces. While these projects require significant planning and investment, they often provide the largest increase in usable square footage without sacrificing yard space.
Jun 10, 2026 | Construction Progress
A mid-range home addition in Denver typically costs between $75,000 and $200,000, depending on the size of the addition, structural requirements, finish selections, and site conditions. Most projects range from 300 to 800 square feet and may include family rooms, primary suite expansions, home offices, kitchen enlargements, or flexible living spaces. Careful planning and professional design-build services help homeowners maximize value while creating a seamless extension of the existing home.
Jun 9, 2026 | Construction Progress
The Denver Broncos’ proposed move to Burnham Yard continues to advance, but several key decisions must be finalized in the coming months if the organization hopes to meet its target of opening a new stadium by the 2031 NFL season. While recent headlines have focused on disputes surrounding land acquisition and infrastructure relocation, the broader story is the transformative impact this project could have on Denver’s built environment and surrounding neighborhoods.
Jun 8, 2026 | Construction Progress
The cost to add onto a house typically ranges from $25,000 to $600,000+, depending on the size, complexity, structural requirements, and finish level of the project. Small bump-outs often cost between $10,000 and $50,000, mid-range room additions commonly range from $75,000 to $200,000, second-story or pop-top additions often fall between $200,000 and $500,000+, and high-end custom additions can exceed $600,000. Location, design complexity, permitting requirements, and material selections significantly influence final pricing.
Jun 4, 2026 | Construction Progress
When researching various general contractors and design-build firms, you as a homeowner will have many questions. It can be fairly overwhelming when meeting all these different companies trying to determine who will be the best fit for your project. “What should I ask during consultations for my Home Addition or home remodeling project?” One such question you should get clarification on, in Sustainable Design Build’s expert opinion, is how do they manage change orders and budget overruns?
Jun 3, 2026 | Construction Progress
Sustainable Design Build has completed 7 Home Additions in the recent months of 2026 and is well on track to complete many more this year. With a total completed jobs for home construction like home additions, ADUs, whole home remodeling, and custom construction at 11. Sustainable Design Build is excited for even more projects to complete in the remaining year.
Jun 3, 2026 | Construction Progress
Yes. Sustainable Design Build handles both design and permit coordination as part of its streamlined design-build process. By bringing design, concept, feasibility, budgeting, permitting, and construction into an all-on-one solution, homeowners benefit from streamlined communication, greater accountability, and more efficient project experience from concept to completion.
Jun 1, 2026 | Construction Progress
A home addition consultation should help homeowners understand more than just pricing. The best consultations provide insight into a contractor’s experience, planning process, communication systems, design capabilities, and project management approach. Asking the right questions early can help homeowners avoid costly surprises and choose a team capable of successfully guiding their project from concept through completion.
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