Author Archives for David Supple

I am the Construction Manager for NEDC and as such oversee all NEDC Project Managers managing our Architectural Design Build projects across Cambridge, Somerville, Chestnut Hill, Brookline, Back Bay and the Greater Boston area. We are involved throughout the design and planning process to advise and assist with costing, value engineering and efficiency of design… View Article

Type A Personality Explained Have you ever heard someone describe themselves as “Type A”? The concept of Type A and Type B personalities was originally introduced by cardiologists Ray Rosenman and Meyer Friedman in the 1950s. While there are many ways to describe both personality types, Type A personalities tend to be characterized as ambitious,… View Article

In any remodeling project you undertake, you’ll need to make hundreds of stylistic decisions, some minor and others major. Making these decisions for high-use areas like the kitchen can feel particularly daunting, not only because the area is visually central in your home but also because these areas tend to be the focus for high-impact… View Article

If taking on a home renovation can feel daunting, then tackling an addition may feel even more so. Both require extensive planning, budgeting, and decision-making, but addition projects also require deeper structural expertise and knowledge about how to obtain special permissions with the city. In today’s post, we’re drawing on our experience of advising clients… View Article

Like fashion, home trends are always coming and going, occasionally reviving after a few decades or else fading out entirely. Some trends, like open floor plans, have proven themselves to be valuable investments, while others, like open space between the ceiling and upper kitchen cabinets, can quickly make your home look dated once the particular… View Article

Remodeling your basement is one of the most practical and economical ways to increase your home’s usable square footage. Whether your goal is to create a family room, an entertainment area, a bedroom and bathroom suite, or something else, basement renovations are generally less expensive than additions since they make use of the home’s existing… View Article

1. Instagram Worthy Spice and Pantry Organization An organized kitchen is like a well-curated wardrobe: it automatically boosts your confidence in and enjoyment of mundane tasks like cooking. Aside from the general layout of cabinets, countertops, and appliances, two of the biggest elements of a well-organized kitchen are the spice rack and the pantry, simply… View Article

A House for All Seasons   A lot of older homes don’t have great heating and cooling systems. In fact, some of the most primitive forms of air conditioning were not invented until 1902, and central air conditioning wasn’t common in residential homes until the late 1960s. Natural gas wasn’t a common form of heating homes… View Article

Leaf peeping season is just around the corner, and New Englanders are fortunate enough to have prime seating. There’s little in life more restorative and rejuvenating than taking time to attend to nature’s changes. It’s also worth noting that going on a short day trip to see the fall foliage in all its splendor is… View Article

In these times we seek to help our Boston community as much as possible. This includes recognizing the excellent work and care of our many trade partners and sharing their stories with both our clients and the greater Boston community to foster connection and mutual benefit. Professionalism, sustainability, artistry, and innovation are qualities we highly… View Article