﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:53:47 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:ev="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/event/"><channel><title>Bells Construction Group - General Contractor</title><link>https://bellcon.net:443/blog/rss/category/908/general-contractor</link><atom:link href="https://bellcon.net:443/blog/rss/category/908/general-contractor" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Marco Alvarado Gomez]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[The Benefits of Elevated Foundations in Flood-Prone Florida Areas]]></title><link>https://bellcon.net/blog/benefitselevatedfoundationsfloodpronefloridaareas</link><description><![CDATA[ Foundation is an important word for homeowners in specific areas of Florida due to heavy rainfall, hurricanes, storm surge and low-lying geography. 

 An Elevated Foundation lifts a home’s main ...]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 16:00:11 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://bellcon.net/blog/benefitselevatedfoundationsfloodpronefloridaareas</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[d0ffe069-34bc-4bd9-a04d-145ee8d8fc7f-40]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Marco Alvarado Gomez]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Trends in the Cost of Construction Materials by Florida Tax Watch]]></title><link>https://bellcon.net/blog/trendscostconstructionmaterialsfloridataxwatch</link><description><![CDATA[ Construction is a key contributor to Florida’s economy, representing about 5.7 percent of state GDP in 2024. Let’s focus on the more important facts the Florida TaxWatch report talks about. 

 The ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:26:47 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://bellcon.net/blog/trendscostconstructionmaterialsfloridataxwatch</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[d0ffe069-34bc-4bd9-a04d-145ee8d8fc7f-39]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Marco Alvarado Gomez]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[What Permits Do You Need for Construction in Florida?]]></title><link>https://bellcon.net/blog/whatpermitsdoyouneedforconstructioninflorida</link><description><![CDATA[ The Florida Building Code requires a building permit to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure. The cost of a permit varies based on ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 18:51:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://bellcon.net/blog/whatpermitsdoyouneedforconstructioninflorida</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[d0ffe069-34bc-4bd9-a04d-145ee8d8fc7f-28]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Marco Alvarado Gomez]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Solar Panels in New Construction Worth it in Florida]]></title><link>https://bellcon.net/blog/solarpanelsnewconstructionflorida</link><description><![CDATA[ Did you know that 86% or Americans support the growth of solar energy in all forms? From many perspectives, solar panels in a new construction is an excellent decision, to mention a couple: (1) you ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 18:44:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://bellcon.net/blog/solarpanelsnewconstructionflorida</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[d0ffe069-34bc-4bd9-a04d-145ee8d8fc7f-27]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Marco Alvarado Gomez]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Top 10 Questions to ask your contractor before starting a new Project]]></title><link>https://bellcon.net/blog/top10questionscontractorbeforestartingnewproject</link><description><![CDATA[ With this list of questions at hand, you'll get the information you need to select the right person for the construction or remodeling project of your home. 

 Here’s the Top 10 questions you ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 05:41:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://bellcon.net/blog/top10questionscontractorbeforestartingnewproject</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[d0ffe069-34bc-4bd9-a04d-145ee8d8fc7f-26]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Marco Alvarado Gomez]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Green Building Ideas for Hot and Humid Florida Weather]]></title><link>https://bellcon.net/blog/greenbuildingideashothumidfloridaweather</link><description><![CDATA[ Let’s begin with a quick definition for green building: 

 “consists in the application of processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building/house life ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 05:34:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://bellcon.net/blog/greenbuildingideashothumidfloridaweather</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[d0ffe069-34bc-4bd9-a04d-145ee8d8fc7f-25]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Marco Alvarado Gomez]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[5 Construction ideas that can make a difference before the 2025 Hurricane Season]]></title><link>https://bellcon.net/blog/5constructionsideas2025hurricaneseason</link><description><![CDATA[ Check out the following ideas and prepare your home for the 2025 Hurricane Season in Florida. 

   01. Install Hurricane Impact Windows and Doors:   these windows and doors are also a long term ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 23:13:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://bellcon.net/blog/5constructionsideas2025hurricaneseason</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[d0ffe069-34bc-4bd9-a04d-145ee8d8fc7f-24]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Marco Alvarado Gomez]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[2025 Stats about Construction Sector in Florida]]></title><link>https://bellcon.net/blog/2025statsconstructionsectorflorida</link><description><![CDATA[ Let’s talk about the Construction Sector in Florida using as reference the survey conducted by The Construction Association. 

 The study received 28 responses and contained a total of 20 ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://bellcon.net/blog/2025statsconstructionsectorflorida</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[d0ffe069-34bc-4bd9-a04d-145ee8d8fc7f-23]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Marco Alvarado Gomez]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Could new tariffs affect Florida's construction sector?]]></title><link>https://bellcon.net/blog/tariffsfloridaconstructionsector</link><description><![CDATA[ When we talk about new tariffs and how they may affect us in our daily lives, we must consider various factors that may be affected in some way. If we can quickly and easily identify possible ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://bellcon.net/blog/tariffsfloridaconstructionsector</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[d0ffe069-34bc-4bd9-a04d-145ee8d8fc7f-21]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Moderator]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Your Guide to Bedroom Additions]]></title><link>https://bellcon.net/blog/your-guide-to-bedroom-additions</link><description><![CDATA[ 

   

 Have you outgrown your home? Are you longing for extra space, like an extra bedroom? 

 When most homeowners find themselves in this situation, they consider moving to a larger home. ...]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 17 Oct 2021 11:36:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://bellcon.net/blog/your-guide-to-bedroom-additions</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[d0ffe069-34bc-4bd9-a04d-145ee8d8fc7f-13]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>