General Construction
- December 23, 2020
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: advancement, Communication, Construction, General Construction
As a whole, 2020 played a large role in construction for the years to come due to many canceled projects or deferred plans. Here is our 2021 Construction Forecast, based on 2020 data and predictions: 2020 construction spending is approximately 50% residential, 30% nonresidential buildings, and 20% nonbuilding infrastructure. The greatest impact on…
- November 26, 2020
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: advancement, Construction, Engineering, Fountains, General Construction, Pedestrian, Projects, Upgrades
Houston, TX is known as one of the United State’s major, bustling cities and is a hub for businesses and opportunities. Housing so many districts within downtown, there is never a dull moment and there is a chance to experience everything your heart desires. The overall expansion of the area has resulted in many attractions…
- November 12, 2020
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: advancement, Commercial Building, Construction, COVID-19, General Construction, Safety, technology
This year has presented the world with a variety of impacts that have changed not only our lives but the industries we work in. As we adapt and evolve with those changes, the trends in the construction industry have seen an interesting change. Below are the top five trends in the construction industry due to…
- September 4, 2020
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Civil Engineering, Construction, Engineering, General Construction, Pedestrian, Projects
The Lady of Lourdes originated as a story dating back to 1858. At a young age, St. Bernadette was traveling with her sister and friend to gather firewood. The young child felt a holy presence and tried to make the sign of the cross, but couldn’t due to her nerves. A lady appeared before her…
- August 20, 2020
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Civil Engineering, Construction, General Construction
What should you be looking for when choosing the right company for your next construction project? Here are a few of the most important qualities in a contractor to help make the best decision for you: Years of Experience with References When choosing the right company for your next project, the process can become…
- August 6, 2020
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Civil Engineering, Commercial Building, Construction, Engineering, General Construction
Reinforced concrete is a combination of traditional cement concrete with reinforcements (steel bar). This combination is made to use the compressive strength of concrete and tensile strength of steel at the same time, hence, work together to resist many types of loading. The term reinforced is used because the steel reinforces the concrete and makes it…
- July 24, 2020
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Civil Engineering, Construction, General Construction
Summer is known to be the best season for construction due to the influx of seasonal workers and warm weather. Here are a few of the best practices to implement during the busy summer construction season: Scale Privileges based on Seasonal Workload As summer carries on and responsibilities increase, privileges should increase as well….
- December 5, 2019
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Bridges, Commercial Building, Construction, Engineering, General Construction, Waterways & Dams
- November 22, 2019
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: General Construction, Roads & Streets, Safety, Sidewalks
- October 25, 2019
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Construction, General Construction, Green Building, Green Spaces, Parks
