US Virgin IslandsWhat building on St. John, St. Thomas, and St. Croix actually involves — from land to permit to construction. See all the blog posts The USVI New Build Field Guide Everything in this series, compiled into one document. Permitting, costs, contractor logistics, cisterns, hurricane code — the full picture for anyone planning a build int the USVI. Email Address Download the guide No spam. Occasional updates on projects and process. Thank you! Featured April 17, 2026 Cisterns, WAPA, and Water in the USVI: What Every Homeowner and Builder Needs to Know April 17, 2026 April 17, 2026 April 13, 2026 What Does the USVI Permitting Process Actually Look Like? April 13, 2026 April 13, 2026 April 10, 2026 How to Manage a USVI Construction Project From the Mainland April 10, 2026 April 10, 2026 April 9, 2026 What a USVI Project Actually Demands From Your Architect April 9, 2026 April 9, 2026 April 8, 2026 St. John vs. St. Thomas vs. St. Croix: Which Island Should You Build On? April 8, 2026 April 8, 2026 April 7, 2026 How Do You Design a Hurricane-Resistant Home in the USVI? April 7, 2026 April 7, 2026 April 6, 2026 Why Building on St. John Takes Longer Than You Think — And How to Plan for It April 6, 2026 April 6, 2026 April 3, 2026 What Is the USVI Coastal Zone Permit and Do You Need One? April 3, 2026 April 3, 2026 April 2, 2026 How We Design USVI Villas That Work as Vacation Rentals April 2, 2026 April 2, 2026 April 1, 2026 Buying Land on St. John: What to Check Before You Make an Offer April 1, 2026 April 1, 2026 March 31, 2026 USVI Construction Costs Per Square Foot: What to Expect Before You Build March 31, 2026 March 31, 2026 March 30, 2026 The USVI New Build Field Guide: everything you need to know before you build in the US Virgin Islands March 30, 2026 March 30, 2026 January 14, 2023 Building in the Caribbean: A Practical Guide to Climate, Materials, and Permits January 14, 2023 January 14, 2023 A monthly dispatch from active practice. How projects actually work, what drives costs, and what clients need to know before they start. Written from real projects, not from observation. Email Address Newsletter sign-up Thank you!
