Building New Homes for Veterans in 2026: A Builder’s Guide to VA-Backed Financing
A practical 2026 guide for builders working with veteran clients on VA-backed new home financing, covering recent reforms, lender scarcity, draws, documentation, and common pitfalls.
A Guide to the Main Types of Steel Structures for Modern Construction
Steel Building Design Fundamentals Every successful steel project, regardless of its final form, builds upon a foundation of core engineering principles. Indeed, at the heart of steel building design is a comprehensive understanding of load paths—how forces travel through the structure to the ground. Specifically, these forces fall into three main types: Dead Loads: The […]
Choosing the Right Contractor for Heavy Industrial Construction
Every heavy industrial construction project brings a unique set of challenges, and the difference between a successful outcome and a costly mistake often comes down to one thing: experience. As you plan your build, keep in mind that choosing the right contractor isn’t just important… it’s a must. At Colony Construction, we’ve spent over four […]