Navigating Unforeseen Challenges in Historic Building Renovations

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Home Navigating Unforeseen Challenges in Historic Building Renovations

Allyson discusses the challenges of unforeseen conditions in construction projects. She explains that while some builders include a contingency for such surprises, others prepare clients for their inevitability. Highlighting a project from 1918, she describes unexpected issues with utility piping running on top of the subfloor, including both electrical and gas lines. This necessitates rewiring and checking for live gas, illustrating the unpredictable nature of construction work.