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- 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…
- October 15, 2020
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: advancement, Construction, Engineering, Green Spaces, Parks, Projects, Roads & Streets, Sidewalks, Upgrades
Public parks are enjoyable not only for families but for the entire community. Hemisfair Park is one example of bringing community events to a fun, open space. Hemisfair Park first became nationally recognized in 1968 when it hosted that year’s World Fair. Now, it is a community with residences, local businesses and public parks…
- October 1, 2020
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Green Spaces, Parks, Pedestrian, Playgrounds, Safety, Uncategorized, Upgrades
Public parks are widely enjoyed by many, bringing community members together for community activities, personal gathers for any occasion, or just some peaceful time with one’s self to enjoy the outdoors. The ideas of enjoyment in parks are limitless, but how did they come to be? The history of community parks can be separated into…
- September 17, 2020
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: advancement, Civil Engineering, Commercial Building, Construction, Engineering, technology, Uncategorized, Upgrades
Over the years, technology has offered a variety of industries new advancements resulting in increased productivity, efficiency, and more. With a new decade starting to take place, there are talks of technology innovations within the construction industry defined as real game-changers. Here are a few advancements to look for when considering your next project. 3D…
- 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….
- July 10, 2020
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Construction, Parks, Playgrounds, Uncategorized
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…
- June 19, 2020
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Bridges, Pedestrian
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…