Does your RFI process need an upgrade? The Request For Information (RFI) workflow is one of the most important processes that Trade Contractors use during the lifecycle of a project. It the opportunity to ask a formal question to obtain a specific question in regards to a deviation to the original project documents, plans or […]
Episode 4: Alex Dunn Levelset
Power To The Trades 4 Alex Dunn Levelset On this week’s episode of the #PowerToTheTrades podcast, our host Rob McKinney speaks with Alex Dunn from Levelset. This eSUB podcast fourth episode features Alex Dunn, who runs the content team at Levelset. He explains his position by saying “In essence, we exist to help contractors manage […]
Episode 3: Chris Martinez Central Electric
Power To The Trades 3 Chris Martinez Central Electric Our new podcast #PowerToTheTrades Construction Podcast has been taking the construction industry by storm the last few weeks. This week, our host, Rob McKinney, speaks with an electrical contractor in Texas. This eSUB podcast third episode features a conversation with Chris Martinez, President of Central Electric. […]
Episode 2: Sean McGuire MCAA
Power To The Trades 2 Sean McGuire MCAA Last week, the eSUB team announced the launch of our new construction podcast “Power to the Trades”. This new show will feature weekly interviews from construction professionals such as trade contractors, industry thought leaders, and a few key partners. The show is hosted by our very own […]
The Benefits of Using Demountable Walls
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, […]