What is LEED Certification? LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, and is a program started by the United States Green Building Council in order to promote environmental…
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According to OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, an approved hard hat must be worn whenever work is being done in an area where a head injury from falling…
Keeping a building up to date and running smoothly all year long is something that calls for care, time, and effort. It’s something that requires regular work. If you want…
Most construction sites experience both high activity levels and dangerously loud noise levels. The two together can result in many dangerous situations if appropriate safety measure are not taken. Awareness…
Up until more recently, crawl space foundations were the primary type of foundation, but in recent years slab foundations have become increasingly popular. While there are advantages and disadvantages to…
The National Association of Home Builders’ index on home builder confidence was recently updated for December 2017, and they have reportedly reached their highest point since 1999. The home builder…
If it weren’t for job order contracting, there is little question that a great deal of construction sites would miss their deadlines. One of the problems that many companies have…
Winter Construction Challenges, Difficulties, and Delays For people who are looking to have construction completed in the winter months it is important to understand there are some concerns, delays, and…
One of the most valuable and costly items anyone can own is property, such as a building. If a building is not maintained or protected from harsh winters and weather,…
If you run a construction company, your health and that of your employees should be your priority. Whether a worker is using power tools, hand tools, or industrial sprays and…
Regularly scheduled building maintenance is of the utmost importance if you want to keep your investment or investments in good shape. It also helps to reduce rapid depreciation. If you…
Construction work requires a lot of onsite safety, especially when building high structures and bridges. Unfortunately, over 20,000 reported constructions site injuries occur annually as a result of falls from…
The Value of Time Time is what life is made up of. It is important for every person to utilize their time, and the time of people around them, in…
Water damage can cause considerable damage to your business operations. Water leaks that go undetected can ruin valuable equipment, inventory, and even close business operations for a considerable time. Be…
If you’re a building owner, it is important to know that you have the responsibility of preserving its durability and look. To keep your building from problems, here are five…
Bad weather doesn’t mean that a construction site should take a loss in productivity. The reality is that it will cause apprehension for many because typically, bad weather is a…
Lightning damage is responsible for $1 billion in losses to buildings each year in the USA. Downtime and liability are the two major issues. Shutdowns are common, causing loss to…
Building a house is usually a time-consuming and complicated project. Even builders who are experienced with the professional knowledge that is needed to keep a project going can fail. An…
A construction site can be a chaotic place. Thus, it is important to eliminate any potential for further chaos in a construction site. Fires can be very injurious and damaging…
Construction can at times seem to be quite an ordinary thing. But the fact is that it is quite beneficial to have a deeper insight of the available construction materials…
