Does an extension add value to your home? Adding an extension to your home can indeed add value, but the main reason to build an extension should be to enjoy the home you live in.    Here are various factors to consider: Scope of Work: Clearly defining the scope of the extension project is essential for […]

~Alex Jackson The New IRA A new law passed on January, 1st of this year might initiate a surge in energy-efficient upgrades on Long Island. Called the IRA or Inflation Reduction Act, the new federal law offers homeowners a wealth of incentives, including tax rebates and credits to make their homes more eco-friendly. The act […]

~Alex Jackson BGCCorp Named Remodeler of the Year PRO NY or the Professional Remodeling Organization of New York named Ben’s General contracting Corporation Remodeler of the Year. Said accolade awarded due to BGCCorp’s superlative work on the Barnum Island Fire District’s headquarters, pictured above. Representing a coalition of professional remodeling organizations that share common goals, […]

~Alex Jackson A comprehensive, well thought-out approach to building energy efficient multi-family homes will ultimately save owners, builders and designers time and money over the long haul. A recent assessment by the ACEEE showed how the nationwide effect of building energy efficient multi-family homes would save 3.4 billion dollars in utility costs. What’s more, the […]

Hiring a solid commercial contractor in 2022 comes is without a doubt a challenge. While it could prove disastrous to ignore the basic tenets of hiring a reliable commercial contractor, hiring one in 2022 comes with its own unique set of challenges. Once you embark on a commercial venture, be sure to take into account […]

Alex Jackson With the pandemic, the nature of work changed, perhaps forever. While many of us are just finding our way back to in-person working, others are still working remotely and still others will remains so indefinitely. All of this remote activity has opened up new avenues for business ventures. This is even true with […]

For business owners, developers and designers, wood offers a host of benefits in the construction of commercial spaces.

Day Care Center Bronx, NY Client came to Ben’s General Contracting in the fall of 2020. He was planning to occupy a space in a high-rise building to expand upon his already thriving day care facility. The client had some issues with his last build out and needed someone that knew the ins an outs […]

Newsday ran an article last week on the soaring costs of building supplies post-pandemic, and what that means for builders and home owners looking to expand. According to the article, building prices overall rose about 30% in the last few month of 2021 alone. Lumber in particular has been a problem. The National Association of […]

  Recently named president of the Freeport Chamber of Commerce, Ben Jackson cut the ribbon that marked the opening of Freeport’s Nautical Mile. CBS2 News was on hand to report on how the dovetailing of an acceleration in vaccination rates and the opening of the Nautical Mile spell promise to Freeport’s business interests. To be […]