--- title: The Nordby Effect description: "The official Nordby blog featuring project stories, tips, and videos from each of the Nordby entities: Commercial, Signature Homes, Signature Builders, Wine Caves, Winery Advisors, Metal Buildings, Custom Projects, and CannaBuild." --- [![Nordby](https://blog.nordby.net/hubfs/Nordby-May2017/Images/logo.png "Nordby")](http://construction.nordby.net/) - [Construction Services](http://construction.nordby.net) - [Signature Homes](http://signaturehomes.nordby.net) - [Wine Caves](http://winecaves.nordby.net) - [Construction Services](http://construction.nordby.net/) - [Signature Homes](http://signaturehomes.nordby.net/) - [Wine Caves](https://winecaves.nordby.net/) - Close menu ![](https://blog.nordby.net/hubfs/Nordby-May2017/Images/logo.png) [**MENU ☰**](https://blog.nordby.net/all#sidr) # The Nordby Effect ## [Join Us at the Unified Grape & Wine Symposium in Sacramento](https://blog.nordby.net/join-us-at-the-unified-grape-wine-symposium-in-sacramento) ## [6 Tips For Winning A Design Award](https://blog.nordby.net/6-tips-for-winning-a-design-award) ## [Nordby Signature Builders - Expansion Into Idaho](https://blog.nordby.net/nordby-signature-builders-expansion-into-idaho) ## [The New Workplace “Normal” and How to Prepare](https://blog.nordby.net/the-new-workplace-normal-and-how-to-prepare) ## [Rebuilding Wineries:  A Post-Fire Checklist](https://blog.nordby.net/checklist-for-rebuilding-a-winery-after-a-fire) ## [Julia L. 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