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GMT’s secret to accurate home construction cost estimates in design/build

GMT’s secret to accurate home construction cost estimates in design/build

There's a moment in every design-build project where drawings stop being drawings and start being a real job in a real lot.For some design/build…...

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GMT Home Designs Earns Two Gold PRO Awards at the 2026 Evening of Excellence

GMT Home Designs Earns Two Gold PRO Awards at the 2026 Evening of Excellence

The Ashland-based residential design firm was honored in two categories — a residential addition and a whole-house renovation — each completed in…...

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9 ways to reduce budget and timeline risk in home construction

9 ways to reduce budget and timeline risk in home construction

Building a new luxury home or taking on a major renovation is one of the most meaningful investments most people ever make. It’s also complex,…...

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Digging New England: What to know about the dreaded “ledge” in home construction

Digging New England: What to know about the dreaded “ledge” in home construction

Anyone planning a new home or big addition in New England has heard the scary word “ledge.” It's many people's least favorite local,…...

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9 awkward questions about design/build home construction projects

9 awkward questions about design/build home construction projects

 Updated 07/26.Any design/build company can give you a polished overview of how the process is supposed to work. What they don't always…...

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In homebuilding, wellness is the new luxury

In homebuilding, wellness is the new luxury

For decades, most homeowners associated luxury with bigger spaces and more expensive materials. These days, more clients are asking about home…...

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GMT Home Designs Wins Best of Houzz 2026 for Design and Customer Service

GMT Home Designs Wins Best of Houzz 2026 for Design and Customer Service

Award-winning New England architecture firm earns both honors for the twelfth consecutive year, marking over a decade of recognition from the Houzz…...

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What AI can do for your home design (and what it can’t)

What AI can do for your home design (and what it can’t)

Several months back, we did a site consultation with a client looking to add an ADU on their Cape Cod property. They brought something new to the…...

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A sunny outlook: What to know about home window placement and architectural design

A sunny outlook: What to know about home window placement and architectural design

Ever noticed a house with windows that seem a little "off" somehow? Maybe too-small windows that make a big house look squinty and dark – or…...

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Investing in Tomorrow’s Trades Professionals: PRO New England’s Youth Remodeling Career Day

Investing in Tomorrow’s Trades Professionals: PRO New England’s Youth Remodeling Career Day

On Wednesday, October 15th, our GMT team had the privilege of joining the volunteer force at PRO New England's Youth Remodeling Career Day at Bolton…...

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Harwich: Home styles and architecture in Cape Cod’s seven-village gem

Harwich: Home styles and architecture in Cape Cod’s seven-village gem

 Next in GMT's Our Towns series: A look at the architecture and design that makes the Lower Cape town of Harwich special—and what prospective…...

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13+ fascinating facts about Providence homes, architecture, remodeling and construction

13+ fascinating facts about Providence homes, architecture, remodeling and construction

Next in our series spotlighting local New England cities and towns: Our nearby neighbor of Providence, Rhode Island.Designing homes in and around…...

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