As office spaces continue to evolve, so do the tools used to create them. Demountable walls are excellent ways to create privacy, maintain space flexibility, integrate technology, and leverage sustainability, all while creating a more productive work environment. If you’re constructing an office space, here’s why you should consider using demountable walls. What are Demountable […]
Different Types of Drainage Pipe and When to Use Them
Almost every contracting project’s final product requires access to water. And when a project involves water, it almost always requires drainage pipes. With any form of pipe or wiring, there are many variations, each with different advantages and disadvantages specializing in particular situations. What is Drainage Pipe? A drainage pipe is any pipe used to […]
Overcome construction business challenges in 2022!
Overcome construction business challenges in 2022! Recently Rob McKinney, director of business development for eSUB, and Steve Coughran, founder and CEO of Coltivar, hosted a webinar to help construction executives overcome their construction business challenges. Here are some of the highlights of that webinar. Many construction businesses have survived all the challenges in recent years. […]
The Basics of Sheet Metal Fabrication
Metal fabrication is often a foreign area of construction or engineering to those who aren’t fully immersed in it. The fabrication process refers to shaping, bending, and generally manipulating the sheet metal to different shapes and sizes. Typically, production involves the transformation of sheet metal (of varying levels of thickness) into equipment. For this reason, it is usually more […]
The Pros and Cons of Using Insulated Concrete Forms
Insulated concrete forms are essential building blocks for concrete wall reinforcement. These innovative wall forms also regulate interior temperatures of buildings, dramatically impact energy costs, and significantly reduce outdoor sound pollution. The one downside to using insulated concrete forms may not necessarily be due to the ICFs themselves, but rather how they’re installed and where […]
Improving Electrical Safety In Construction
From powerline workers to electrical engineers to indoor electricians, there are many jobs associated with electricity in the construction industry. When it comes to construction, electrical contractors perform some of the most integral and difficult work of any project. However, their work is also sometimes the most dangerous, raising serious concerns for electrical safety in […]
Tips For Working With Concrete In Cold Weather
The general category of “cold weather concrete” applies to a period of three days or more where specific conditions occur while concrete is exposed. Per the American Concrete Institute, here is what those different weather conditions entail: — An average daily air temperature lower than 40°F. — Air temperature not exceeding 50°F for over half of a […]
Things To Ask An Electrician Before Hiring
It’s a common adage in the industry that a good electrician’s cost may be expensive, but it’s less costly than hiring a bad one. This makes a lot of sense, as a poor electrician may be cheap at first, but you may have to pay them and a better one later on to fix the […]
Procurement Manager Responsibilities in Construction
The role of the procurement manager in a construction company is a crucial one. A procurement manager, also known as a purchasing manager, is a supply chain and logistics professional. The procurement manager purchases all the necessary materials for the construction company’s projects, searching for the most cost-effective and appropriate materials for each job. The […]
Jobs and Responsibilities Of An HVAC Mechanic
An HVAC mechanic is a multifaceted professional working to service, repair, and replace heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. While this may seem like a basic job at first, it requires a lot of different smaller items to be completed. This makes it essential for prospective HVAC professionals to understand what they will be doing […]
Understanding Steel Properties and The Materials
In the world of steel construction and fabrication, there are four main types that are used on most projects and each has its own steel properties: — Carbon steel — Alloy steel — Stainless steel — Tool steel All of these fall in the steel category, but if you were to try and use, say, […]
List of Underground Water Line Repair Factors To Consider
Any sort of underground plumbing work is a nightmare for a lot of your customers. Many of them automatically assume that this will mean a massive and expensive project that will upend their home or business for an extended period of time. This includes underground water line repair. However, despite these fears, a skilled plumber […]
Understanding When To Build With Steel vs. Concrete
We are reliant on certain materials as the fundamentals of structures across the world, and both steel and concrete fit neatly into these categories. Each of these has the durability, versatility, and accessibility to make them commonplace in practically any construction project. However, one issue that a lot of construction newcomers might be dealing with […]
Design-build vs design bid build: which one’s better?
Every construction project and the circumstances surrounding it is different. Some projects are public, and some are private. Some are complex, and some are simple. For each unique project, there’s a more appropriate delivery method. Selecting the best delivery method for the project can help reduce overall risk and bring the project in on schedule […]
The HVAC Fundamentals Every Contractor Should Know
The HVAC industry is on a steady increase, even as there is economic uncertainty elsewhere. As long as buildings are being used, there’s going to be the need to heat and cool them. In addition, concerns about air quality and COVID-19 means that there are a lot more homes and businesses interested in upgrading their legacy […]