Debbie’s Day Spa is a leader in full-service salons in St. Augustine, Florida. Starting in 1999, Debbie’s Day Spa was voted to be the best day and full service salon. The Hardy Group was the right fit for tackling a large renovation to the spa several years ago because of our professional craftsmanship, design, and work. We were chosen by the spa because we are the leader in top-quality work that will transform your business so that it can stand out from others. The original building, located right on A1A Boulevard, was a single story, low-personality building. Unfortunately, it was […]
When looking to build a dental or medical office, several options present themselves. Should you go the traditional route and use a Design-Bid-Build approach, or instead find a Design-Build contractor to construct your project? Taking the latter approach would place you inside one of the fastest-growing branches of the construction industry. A 2009 study by the Design Build Institute of America reported that Design-Build projects accounted for 40 percent of the non-residential U.S. construction market, a 10 percent increase over 2005. Design-Build differs from Design-Bid-Build by consolidating the design and construction of a project within one company. Traditionally, a construction project required […]
HOW TO ACHIEVE THE BEST RETURN ON INVESTMENT IN REAL ESTATE The most popular television programs are about real estate, remodeling homes, real estate investments and improving properties. Channels like HGTV give us inspiration to do upgrades to our homes because the value of our home will increase. Other programs that are super popular feature Do-It-Yourself programs on how to improve your home’s value. It is human nature for us to enjoy the remodeling of properties, especially when it feels like a “diamond-in-the-rough”. We are moved by these transformations and begin to wonder… “With a little elbow-grease and interior design, […]
If you own your own business, it’s important to know that the condition of your office building can have a direct effect on employee morale, customer perception and personal work ethic. Studies show that a nice office can lead to increased happiness for your employees during work. It will also give you a sense of pride knowing that you have a clean and aesthetically pleasing workspace. If you need facilities maintenance, remodeling, or new building construction, call a professional contractor in St. Augustine, FL today. The Hardy Group proudly provides all these services and more. Maintenance Leaky pipes, mold, […]
If you are a business owner and looking to move to a new office, one major question you might have is whether to buy a space and build an office, or lease an existing space. There are certainly advantages and disadvantages to both, but now is the time to buy instead of lease. The Hardy Group has years of experience building commercial properties, and we know that often the benefits of owning your own space outweigh the drawbacks in the long run. Be Your Own Landlord Dealing with a landlord can be a pain. If your office encounters a problem […]
Building a new office is an exciting time for a business owner! The future is right in front of you, your space can improve the way your business operates, and the hope is that you can turn your investment into profit. But things rarely go as smoothly as planned, and sometimes there are unexpected obstacles that can make life difficult for you. It is important to choose the right contractor who can work with you through it and overcome whatever obstacles get in the way. Some of these obstacles include: