General Construction
- March 8, 2024
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: advancement, Construction, Construction News, Engineering, General Construction, Projects, Safety, Sidewalks, technology, Uncategorized
The modular construction industry has risen rapidly in recent years, but what makes it different from typical construction projects? Prefabrication, which is part of modular construction, means that at least 60-90% of a project is built or manufactured off-site and then easily slotted into a building. While modular construction may be growing slower than the…
- 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…
- March 1, 2023
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Construction, General Construction, Sports Complex
A sporting complex can add entertainment and benefits to local communities. A sports complex can be rented out or used to host tournaments that bring people from out of town. They can also be used by local organizations and schools. When planning, there are many factors that will need to be considered before designing and…
- July 27, 2022
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction News, Engineering, General Construction, technology
The construction business is ever changing, for better or worse. Currently, more construction companies are seeing changes with funding, equipment, interest and amount of work. Here are five things happening in construction right now: Funding Today, many people are using construction for more safety reasons. More construction companies are needed to build rails, water systems,…
- June 22, 2022
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction News, COVID-19, Engineering, General Construction
Due to the pandemic, many construction companies are experiencing supply and demand disruptions, making it difficult to establish a relationship or routine with your suppliers. Here are some tips to better manage your supplier relationships during this disruption: Long Term Agreements Whenever you create a long term agreement with suppliers, you are also creating…
- May 25, 2022
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Civil Engineering, Communication, Construction, Construction News, Engineering, General Construction
Every construction company contains a construction supervisor, but what makes an effective supervisor? A supervisor must contain certain characteristics and qualities that help aid in construction projects. Here are 10 ways to be an effective construction supervisor: 1. Trust Any relationship, whether it is work related or not, is nothing without trust. Having trust within…
- March 23, 2022
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction News, Engineering, General Construction, Safety
Every construction company should invest in builders risk insurance, or construction insurance. This protects buildings under construction as well as other unfortunate events. Although this insurance can help save your projects, it can become tricky or misunderstood, which is why it is important to thoroughly go through this insurance and make it a part of…
- February 23, 2022
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction News, General Construction, Parks, Pedestrian, Playgrounds, Projects
Parks are ideal for any growing community. They offer economic developments, community bonding, tourism and public health benefits. With the ideas of park developments, it is good to trust a construction company that can effectively build a park with all of these in mind. Here are why park construction is crucial: Economic Developments If you…
- February 9, 2022
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction News, General Construction, Projects, Safety, Severe Weather
Severe weather can quickly damage a construction site and add time and money to pre existing projects. Especially in Texas when we are facing freezing temperatures one day and tropical storms the next. Knowing how to effectively manage and prepare your construction site for weather changes is crucial for protecting construction sites and equipment. Here…
- January 26, 2022
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction News, General Construction, Projects, Sidewalks
Like many other building materials, they can be personalized and change their aesthetics. For concrete, there are many options including stains, dyes and pigments. Here are the in depth details of which option is best for you and your project: Stains Most stains establish a different texture, tint and color. But did you know…