Harrell Remodeling

Innovation

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Ciro Giammona

by: Ciro Giammona, President and coffee lover.

My wife gave me a new coffeemaker as a gift – probably not like one you might be imagining. It amazes me how many different devices have been invented to address the centuries old process of steeping roasted beans in hot water and extracting the part one wants to drink from the waste.

One might think that the best way to do this would have been figured out long ago. Then came dozens of innovative improvements including the percolator, the French press,  Mr. Coffee, the Keurig cup, and now the Aeropress. I have to say, as unusual this thing looks and operates, it makes a really good cup of coffee.

For some, the process of making coffee is partly about the ritual - comfortably repeating a task you’ve done over and over year after year. For others, its about the coffee, and that’s it – “I don’t care how its made; just get me to a Starbuck’s.”  Regardless of the process, its true that it’s basically all coffee, but obviously quality and flavor will vary, and the evolution of the process continues to evolve through innovation.

What does this have to do with remodeling?  Some might say “I don’t care how its done – its just remodeling”. But is it?  Just like the idea of what constitutes good design has changed dramatically in the last century, innovative new materials and methods are being invented all the time.  The ubiquitous cordless screwdriver (and similar tools) has reduced the level of skill required to install a screw, but again, results will vary.  Knowing when to use a screw instead of a nail, what size screw, what type of screw and what material to use and whether to use a cordless or old-fashioned hand-operated screwdriver are all things that come with experience and training.

Nevertheless, innovation can work in everyone’s favor and as a company, we are always on the lookout for new materials and methods on behalf of our clients.  Its also why we strive to sort out the “leading edge” of design and construction technology from the the “bleeding edge”, as we really don’t want the results of our work to be an experiment that our clients end up having to live with or readdress.

I think I’ll go make another delicious cup of coffee now.

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