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Top Five Construction Trends Impacting The Industry in 2020
  • November 12, 2020
  • Posted by: jerdonlp
  • Category: advancement, Commercial Building, Construction, COVID-19, General Construction, Safety, technology
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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…

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Project Spotlight – Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto
  • September 4, 2020
  • Posted by: jerdonlp
  • Category: Civil Engineering, Construction, Engineering, General Construction, Pedestrian, Projects
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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…

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Choosing The Right Construction Company
  • August 20, 2020
  • Posted by: jerdonlp
  • Category: Civil Engineering, Construction, General Construction
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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…

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Uses and Benefits of Reinforced Concrete
  • August 6, 2020
  • Posted by: jerdonlp
  • Category: Civil Engineering, Commercial Building, Construction, Engineering, General Construction
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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…

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Best Construction Practices for the Busy Summer Season
  • July 24, 2020
  • Posted by: jerdonlp
  • Category: Civil Engineering, Construction, General Construction
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Best Construction Practices for the Busy Summer Season - Jerdon

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….

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Project Spotlight: San Antonio Riverwalk
  • December 5, 2019
  • Posted by: jerdonlp
  • Category: Bridges, Commercial Building, Construction, Engineering, General Construction, Waterways & Dams
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The city of San Antonio considers the Riverwalk one of its most popular tourist attractions. Jerdon Enterprises is proud to have contributed to the construction process. The riverwalk, now complete, welcomes many visitors each year.  History The history of the San Antonio Riverwalk spans back to 1536, when Spanish explorer Cabeza de Vaca visited the...
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Safety Benefits of Sidewalks
  • November 22, 2019
  • Posted by: jerdonlp
  • Category: General Construction, Roads & Streets, Safety, Sidewalks
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Urban planners add sidewalks in areas where there might be high foot traffic. Often, you find paved paths in parks and other green spaces designed to lead pedestrians in a certain direction. A sidewalk can also be used to increase safety, by giving pedestrians a place to commute along a road.  What Makes a Pedestrian...
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How Urban Green Spaces Benefit the Environment
  • October 25, 2019
  • Posted by: jerdonlp
  • Category: Construction, General Construction, Green Building, Green Spaces, Parks
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Designing green infrastructure into cities offer many environmental advantages. Green spaces, like parks, arboretums and rooftop oases, provide relief from the miles of concrete for people to enjoy, wildlife to inhabit and greenery to flourish. Combats Urban Heat Island Effect The EPA defines urban heat island effect as built up areas that are hotter than...
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Fountains
  • September 13, 2019
  • Posted by: jerdonlp
  • Category: Construction, Fountains, General Construction, Uncategorized
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fountains
Cities and municipalities often install water features in public spaces, specifically in places where people like to gather. Fountains can serve many purposes in these spaces. Installing a fountain provides an aesthetic anchor in parks, town squares and other popular areas; however, water features can also contribute to a cooler, quieter environment.  Aesthetics Water features...
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Construction Safety Tips for Summer
  • June 21, 2019
  • Posted by: jerdonlp
  • Category: General Construction, Safety, Uncategorized
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The summer heat adds additional stress to workers in the construction industry. The work environment can become dangerous without taking precautions to avoid heat stroke or exhaustion. By following these construction safety tips, you can prevent injuries on the job site. Drink Water Drinking water is the easiest way to combat heat illness. Be sure...
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