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35 Years of Hudson Valley Preservation

How It Started June of 2026 marks the 35th anniversary of the incorporation of Hudson Valley Preservation. Becoming a corporation was a maturing step. Before that, we were carpenters for
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Connecticut’s Proposed ADU Changes: What Homeowners Should Know

Have you been thinking about adding an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) to your property? For many homeowners, the idea comes up when they need additional space for aging parents, adult
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Reflections from former Hudson Valley Preservation Lead Carpenter/Estimator, Ian Schwandt

In the trades, learning is built over time through repetition, observation, and experience. These reflections from Ian Schwandt come from years spent on job sites, working alongside crews, and learning
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HVP at the NAHB International Builders’ Show

Earlier this winter, members of the Hudson Valley Preservation team traveled to Orlando to attend the NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS), one of the largest annual gatherings in the residential
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The Oblong Quaker Meeting House Restoration

Early in Hudson Valley Preservation’s history, one project stood out as especially meaningful: the restoration of the Oblong Quaker Meeting House in Pawling, New York. Built in 1764, this meeting
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From LEAN Thinking to Partnership

By Mason, Founder of HVP Hudson Valley Preservation’s path toward better building was reinforced in an unexpected place, not on a jobsite, but sitting in a lecture hall. In 2018,
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