Global Arch Construction

06/10/2026

📋🏠 Insulation Inspection for ADUs, Additions, and Home Remodels

Before drywall goes up, the work behind the walls needs to be done right.

Insulation inspection is an important step in ADUs, home additions, garage conversions, bathroom remodels, kitchen remodels, and whole-home renovations. This inspection helps confirm that the insulation is installed properly and matches the approved plans, Title 24 energy documents, and local building requirements.

Good insulation is not just about passing inspection. It helps improve comfort, energy performance, temperature balance, and sound control after the project is complete.

At Global Arch Construction, we pay attention to each stage of the process — permits, rough MEP, insulation, inspections, drywall, finishes, and final approval — because quality construction starts long before the finishes are installed.

Planning an ADU, addition, garage conversion, or remodeling project? Contact Global Arch Construction to discuss your next step.

Global Arch Construction Inc.
CSLB #1058444
Design-Build | ADUs | Additions | Remodeling

Learn why insulation inspection matters before drywall in ADUs, home additions, garage conversions, kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, and remodels.

06/04/2026

We honestly didn’t plan to post anything today…

But when we received these progress pictures from our crew, we couldn’t keep them just for our internal report. These are real job-site progress pictures 06/03/2026, shared as-is — not edited, not staged, just the actual framing progress happening on this existing house addition.

And honestly, the progress is too good not to share. 🔨🏡

This is the stage where the project really starts to feel alive — the structure is going up, the second floor is taking shape, and the homeowner’s vision is becoming real step by step.

We are proud of our team and proud to be the company that can bring this level of quality to our customers — whether it’s a house addition, a full home remodel, or a new residential build.

Project: Second-Floor House Addition
Location: Santa Rosa, CA
Design: Global Arch Construction
General Contractor: Global Arch Construction

You dream it, we build it.

Global Arch Construction
Lic # 1058444
📲 916-205-2454

05/26/2026

Rough MEP Inspection After Foundation and Framing Approval: What Homeowners Should Know

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Learn what rough MEP inspection means for plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems before walls are closed in ADUs, additions, and remodeling projects.

05/01/2026

📋🏠Rough Frame Inspection: When the Structure of the House Takes Shape

Rough frame inspection is one of the most important stages in construction because this is where the house truly starts to take shape.

Before insulation and drywall cover the work, the city checks the structural skeleton of the project — including walls, beams, headers, openings, stairs, and major framing connections. For a house addition, entire house remodeling, or an attached or detached ADU, this stage helps confirm that the project is being built safely, correctly, and according to the approved plans.

Framing is not only about structure. It also affects room layout, ceiling heights, fire safety, exits, and how the other trades fit into the building.

At Global Arch Construction, we are a design-build company, and we help guide projects through design, permits, structural coordination, construction, and inspections the right way from the beginning.

If you are planning a house addition, ADU, bathroom remodeling, or kitchen remodeling project, contact us today.

04/24/2026

📋🏠 Foundation Inspection

If you are planning a house addition, attached ADU, detached ADU, or a major entire house remodeling project, the foundation inspection is one of the first and most important inspections in the whole construction process.

This is the stage where the city checks the structural base of the project before concrete is poured. Once the concrete is placed, many of the most important items are no longer visible. That is why this inspection matters so much.

At this stage, the inspector may review:
✔️ forms and layout
✔️ footing size and depth
✔️ reinforcing steel
✔️ hold-downs
✔️ anchor bolts
✔️ setbacks and project location
✔️ stem walls
✔️ soils-related requirements

For homeowners, this may sound very technical, but the reason is simple: if something is wrong at the foundation stage and concrete gets poured over it, the correction is usually expensive, time-consuming, and stressful.

A foundation is not just concrete in the ground — it is the structural base that supports everything above it.

At Global Arch Construction, we are a design-build company, which means we help guide the project from design and planning to permits, construction, inspections, and final approval. Whether the project is a house addition, structural remodeling, attached ADU, or detached ADU, the foundation stage has to be prepared correctly from the beginning.

We work on real projects across Northern California, and code compliance and inspections are part of our process from day one.

If you are planning a house addition, attached ADU, detached ADU, bathroom remodeling, kitchen remodeling, or entire house remodeling project, contact Global Arch Construction to discuss your design and construction needs.

04/17/2026

Building Codes and Inspections: What Homeowners Need to Know Before Remodeling, Adding, or Building an ADU

When you are planning a house addition, entire house remodeling, or a new attached or detached ADU, the finished design is only part of the process. What protects the project from becoming unsafe, delayed, or expensive later is the system behind it: building codes, permits, inspections, and, when required, special inspections.

At Global Arch Construction, we are a design-build company. That means we do not treat design and construction as two separate worlds. We look at the project as one complete process: design, engineering coordination, permits, construction, inspections, and final approval. That approach matters because a beautiful project still has to be structurally sound, code-compliant, and approved by the city before it is truly complete.

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Building codes and inspections help protect safety, quality, and compliance during construction. Learn what homeowners should know before starting a house addition, ADU, or entire house remodeling project.

04/09/2026

Open-Concept Kitchen Remodeling: Design Appeal, Structural Risk, and Code Compliance

Open-concept kitchens became one of the defining features of residential design in the 1990s and early 2000s. Homeowners were drawn to brighter interiors, wider sightlines, and a more connected living experience. Over time, the kitchen evolved from a closed-off service area into a central architectural feature of the home.

That shift made sense from both a design and lifestyle standpoint. When interior partitions are removed, the floor plan feels larger, natural light reaches deeper into the interior, and the kitchen becomes visually connected to the main living areas. For many families, that means a more functional layout for cooking, gathering, entertaining, and everyday use.
However, an open-concept kitchen is not just a design choice. It is also a structural and code-compliance decision.

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Open-concept kitchen remodeling requires more than demolition. Learn the structural risks, permit requirements, and lessons from a Citrus Heights case study.

04/03/2026

🔨 Bathroom Remodeling
📍Fulton Street, San Francisco

Most bathroom remodels are not only about replacing old pipes. A lot of homeowners want a bathroom that feels better, works better, and finally looks the way they want it to.

This bathroom remodeling project on Fulton Street in San Francisco is a good example.

The condo is in a 1920 building, and the bathroom was outdated, worn out, and no longer fit the homeowner’s needs. She found us on Google maps, already had a design prepared, and was looking for a trustworthy general contractor who could take that design from paper and build it the right way in real life.

After the site visit, we scheduled the project and moved forward, even with a tight construction schedule. We always do our best to make room for our clients and keep the work moving the right way.

Once demolition started, we found what you often find in older San Francisco properties: rusty, outdated pipes that were no longer up to modern standards. For this bathroom remodel, we replaced the old plumbing lines where accessible without opening more than necessary. We also updated the electrical outlets, switches, and exhaust fan to improve the space and bring it up to a better working condition.

Scope of Work:
• Full removal of the old vanity and bathtub
• Framing of a full bathtub niche wall
• Tile installation
• Wallpaper installation
• Installation of a new vanity

Older San Francisco condos need more than cosmetic updates. When the work is done properly, the difference shows for years.

03/16/2026

Meet Alex Boistean, our Head of Design at Global Arch Construction ✨

When our team has a design question or needs help finding the best solution, Alex is the person we always turn to. With 15+ years of experience in both residential and commercial design, he brings knowledge, creativity, and a calm problem-solving mindset to every project.

From ADUs and home additions to remodels and commercial spaces, Alex helps turn ideas into practical, beautiful, and well-planned designs. He’s the kind of person who always looks for solutions and helps move each project in the right direction.

We’re very grateful to have him as part of our team and proud of the experience and professionalism he brings to every project.

03/13/2026

Client testimonial from our San Francisco bathroom remodeling project. The scope included demolition of the existing bathroom, installation of a new shower system, updated plumbing fixtures, waterproofing, flooring, and final finishing work. The result is a refreshed, functional, and modern bathroom space.