Commercial Building
- April 6, 2023
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Bridges, Commercial Building, Construction, General Construction, Playgrounds, Safety
To build successful and long-lasting infrastructures, steel is used for a number of reasons. Commonly used alongside concrete, steel is known for being very versatile, flexible, and financially efficient. Steel is widely used to build high-rise buildings, industrial warehouses, residential buildings, bridges and more. Though steel has gained popularity and its sustainable reputation in the…
- September 17, 2021
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Bridges, Commercial Building, Construction, COVID-19, Engineering, General Construction, Projects, Safety, technology
In the past few years, the supply and demand of construction materials has significantly increased. With the pandemic, most suppliers have changed their ways of providing products as well as the way products are received. Due to the pandemic and other circumstances, many factories and businesses closed up or even shut down. This caused…
- September 2, 2021
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Civil Engineering, Commercial Building, Communication, Construction, COVID-19, Engineering, General Construction, Pro-Formas, Projects, Uncategorized
A successful construction project always requires a solid foundation (both literally and figuratively). One important aspect of the beginning stages of a project is the pro-forma process management must complete, consisting of budgets and timelines that are forecasted in order to ensure the project will be profitable within the client’s model. However, the course of…
- August 26, 2021
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Civil Engineering, Commercial Building, Construction, Engineering, General Construction, Projects, Safety, Severe Weather, technology, Uncategorized
Many construction companies are battling the summer heat, but the difference now compared to previous years is the unusually high temperatures in areas that have been previously cooler than reported this year. The Pacific Northwest experienced temperatures skyrocket and break multiple records. The thermometer soared to 115 degrees Fahrenheit in Portland and 108 degrees Fahrenheit…
- August 12, 2021
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: advancement, Civil Engineering, Commercial Building, Construction, General Construction, Safety, technology, Uncategorized
Hard hats are a common PPE that construction workers have been wearing for years. Anyone entering a job site must wear one as a safety measure, but the past couple of years have introduced an upgraded version. Safety helmets are a hard hat 2.0 because they offer increased protection. The question becomes: will safety helmets…
- July 8, 2021
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Civil Engineering, Commercial Building, Construction, Construction News, COVID-19, Engineering, General Construction, House Renovation, Politics, Projects, Upgrades
Due to the coronavirus, sawmills had to shut down lumber production which led to a housing plunge. As the market continues to recover, there is still not enough lumber to supply the active housing market. Due to the shortage, the timeline for the construction of homes is delayed as well as making deadlines for renovation…
- May 27, 2021
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Commercial Building, Construction, Construction News, General Construction, Projects, Safety, Severe Weather
Property damage within construction sites caused by severe weather events can result in costly damages and project extensions. Although weather is not fully predictable, because hurricane season is near, practiced contingency plans can proactively protect the site and the project’s timeline. Wind Hazards Wind damage to construction sites could result in failed masonry walls, framework,…
- May 13, 2021
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: advancement, Civil Engineering, Commercial Building, Construction, Engineering, General Construction, Projects, Uncategorized
Managing deadlines, supplies, and worker costs is the best way to execute a successful project. Controlling all aspects efficiently and effectively is the key to success while implementing realistic expectations, factors, and costs. For example the past year, maybe longer, has experienced a labor shortage in the construction industry with more opportunities and fields of…
- April 8, 2021
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: advancement, Civil Engineering, Commercial Building, Construction, Engineering, General Construction, House Renovation, Projects, Safety, Upgrades
Customers are looking for solutions, and the last thing a client wants to hear is “No”. In the long run, this does not impart much confidence nor credibility. Jerdon Enterprise, L.P. has been finding innovative ways to say “Yes!” to our clients, satisfying their needs consistently since 1984. Jerdon holds over 27 years of professional…
- March 11, 2021
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Civil Engineering, Commercial Building, Communication, Construction, Construction News, Engineering, General Construction, Projects, Roads & Streets, Sidewalks, Uncategorized
During the month of February, a historic winter storm passed through Texas resulting in thousands going without power, water, and plumbing. This occurred due to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) declaring a statewide power generation shortfall and enacted rolling blackouts, even though customers complained there was no power for over 30 hours. construction…
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