One of the best ways for general contractors to avoid the difficulties associated with back charges is to skip the need to issue them. By hiring reputable subcontractors with realistic pricing, GCs can often save money over the length of a project.
With the right advice, sound design, and expert construction work, pre-engineered metal buildings are still the best option for countless building projects—from factories to churches to warehouses to sports complexes.
Crane operators rely on hand signals from a worker on the ground to direct their movements. The person providing hand signals typically has a range of vision and awareness of activity on the ground that are not available to the crane operator. This system provides
Large-scale construction projects typically generate plenty of waste products. And there’s even more when a project involves the elimination of existing structures. Fortunately, recycling is now a routine practice in the industry. By repurposing as much of that used material as possible, construction firms are
The main enemy of flat roofs is the water that can build up and cause damage—not just to the roof, but to the structures below. Flat roofs typically incorporate drainage systems to prevent this from happening. But the drainage systems themselves require regular maintenance to
Like most areas of technology, the development of construction materials has come a long way in just a few short years. The cutting-edge products available now are safer, stronger, more efficient and more eco-friendly than their predecessors. Here are five of today’s most exciting innovations
Today, we use steel to produce everything from sewing needles to skyscrapers. But the technology has come a long way, and steel is now available in many different forms. For anyone involved in large-scale construction, it’s helpful to get familiar with the various kinds of
The many modern sealants and coatings available nowadays offer superior levels of protection for virtually all building materials. If the ancient Romans had access to today’s technology, their mighty colosseum might still be a thriving sports arena.
When people are compelled to work faster than they should, they can get careless. The pressure of having to meet a rushed deadline makes workers less deliberate and less efficient. This is a normal human response and hard to counteract once it’s in motion. The
Wherever there’s heavy construction going on, you’re apt to see a crane of one sort or another. From compact loader cranes to the huge tower cranes that rise hundreds of feet into the air, cranes are the mechanical workhorses of the industrial construction trade.
