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…
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…
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…
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….
Parks contribute greatly to a sense of the community and provide numerous other benefits to the families, and businesses surrounding them. As many of us have missed out on the activities welcoming friends and families that parks typically offer, we understand now (more than ever), that they are vital to our cities. There are so…
While they may seem like a single-purpose structure, pedestrian bridges offer much more to the community than a pathway from one point to another. Below are a few of the benefits that can stem from the addition of a pedestrian bridge: Safety The most common reason for the use of pedestrian bridges is to…
While many businesses are beginning to return to work, the threat of COVID-19 is still very real. Employees are eager to get back to their jobs, but that does not mean they need to put themselves and their loved ones at risk. Below are a few tips to keep construction workers safe during the COVID-19...
When you’re planning to launch a construction project, you may often wonder when it’s the best time of year to begin. Is it more ideal to break ground in the spring when the weather is subtle? Or are there benefits to building in the summer and winter months, also known as the off-season? In the construction...
Many new and exciting construction projects are emerging daily. However, it is important to remember the potential construction hazards that can appear at every job site. Here are a few ways your crew can be and stay prepared: Maintain All Clothing Just a few drops of moisture on a construction worker’s safety goggles can cause...
When it comes to working on a construction site in the summer, the two most significant risks are heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Here are a few tips for construction workers to help prevent these conditions while working on-site in the summer: Keep Water Everywhere The most important way to protect yourself from heat illness...