Nexgen Blog
Is Wood a Sustainable Building Material?
In response to the chopping down of trees for lumber, many well-meaning individuals who care about our forests may have exclaimed something like this:Does using lumber in construction projects mean more trees are being cut down, thus causing a negative impact on the...
Project Management in Construction
Project Management in Construction: A Guide to SuccessIn the construction industry, project management is the anchor, ensuring the smooth translation of a client’s vision into a tangible structure. Project managers are the glue between client goals, architectural...
Renovating versus Building New: Which is Better?
Renovating versus Building New: Which is Better?Should I renovate an existing space or build something new? If you are thinking about building an office, storefront, restaurant, or home, it's important to consider the pros and cons of renovating an existing building...
Starting a Construction Project in 2024? 4 Things to Be Aware of:
Building or Renovating in 2024? Here Are 4 Things to Know. Are you looking to embark on a construction project in 2024? From potential rising subcontractor prices to permitting challenges and alternative approaches to construction, here are four crucial considerations...
Customer Service in Construction
Did you know 88% of customers say their experience with a company is JUST AS important as the company’s product or service? Other surveys also report: 95% of American consumers say feeling valued through a company’s communication affects their decision to continue...
Mental Health & Construction: 3 ways to care for your mind in a high-stress industry
Physical exhaustion, long hours, and high-pressure deadlines are factors that could lead those in the industry to be more at risk for mental health struggles. In fact, the construction industry was found to have the second-highest suicide rate among major occupations...
Full-Scale Dining Kitchen at California Armenian Home
Before & after! ⬇️ This full-scale dining kitchen at the The Vineyards California Armenian Home is now equipped with everything needed to craft delicious meals for residents.
Building a Church or Religious Building? Here are 3 Things to Consider.
When a church or religious congregation decides to build a new building or expand on their existing campus, they are investing in the future of their organization and mission. Serving as a general contractor for a religious organization’s construction project is a...
Dio Stefanopoulos: Architect & Nexgeneral Partner
It's not everyday that your architect is also your client! It has been a pleasure to work with architect and business owner, Dio Stefanopoulos, to build his new studio space for his company, Aeronot Design+Build. Dio is highly creative and is always thinking outside...
The Story of Nexgeneral Construction
Phil Kliewer and Ed Smith are two long-time colleagues and friends who held a common passion for building the right way. They came up in the industry working with mentors who demonstrated to them the value of preparation, quality, attention to detail, and most...
Nexgen Loves Fresno // Our Special Downtown Project
If you want there to be cool things in Fresno, YOU have to do cool things! Nexgeneral Construction is proud to be based in Fresno. We are committed to building teams, environments, and buildings that make this city an even more beautiful place to live. We have...
4 Essential Questions to Ask When Hiring a General Contractor
Whether you are a commercial developer preparing to build an outdoor mall, a doctor dreaming of a new office building, or a member of a hospital’s board of directors wanting to build a new wing, you will need to hire a general contractor. Because a construction...