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 […]
National Electrical Contractors Association 2020 Recap: A Virtual Trade Show Experience
COVID-19 restrictions meant that trade shows were among the first to be shut down, at least in their traditional form. The resourcefulness and creativity of organizers around the world mean that a lot of these shows have gone virtual, allowing professionals the chance to learn and network. This year’s National Electrical Contractors Association 2020 LIVE […]
The Pros and Cons of Different Rigid Foam Insulation Types
When it comes to building up a home’s insulation, rigid foam insulation is one of the preferred options to use. There are a variety of different traits of foam board insulation, from its accessibility to its effectiveness, that makes it a key construction component. With this said, there are a variety of different subsets of […]
List of The Best Water-Saving Plumbing Fixtures
Roughly 1.7 trillion gallons of water is wasted worldwide due to leaks. However, one source of wasted water that often gets ignored is legacy plumbing fixtures. There are a variety of different water fixtures in a home or business that may be kept around for years and years. While they technically may be functional, they […]
Guide to Construction Steel Erection Safety
Steel building erection is considered one of the most dangerous construction jobs out there. Some of these risks are immediate, like falling off of worksites or being crushed by equipment. In some cases, they aren’t as immediately apparent, like muscle strain from repetitive tasks or cuts and burns from working with steel. All of these […]
A Checklist for Sump Pump Repair
For plumbers looking to expand their list of services, working on sump pumps is not the wrong place to start. 24-hour sump pump repair is a service that many businesses look into specifically because it’s so critical to their businesses. A sump pump may go without use for most of the year, but in heavy rain, […]