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Geothermal Heating and Cooling

A New Horizon in Commercial Construction: Geothermal Heating and Cooling

In the rush to find non-carbon energy sources for buildings, one alternative is gaining notable traction: geothermal heating and cooling systems. These systems are already being used effectively in residential and commercial structures. And with strong government support, their use is bound to increase.

Building Components Blog

PEMB Building Components

Pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMB) come in a wide variety of sizes, shapes and styles, depending on their intended use. They generally include certain basic components, all of which together make them amazingly strong, reliable, and cost-efficient.

Disaster resistant construction - roof under snow

The Role of Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings in Disaster-Resistant Construction

Every locality is prone to disasters, natural or otherwise. Wise builders nowadays factor the risk of such events into their designs. Local planners and zoning departments also incorporate the known hazards into their regulations and guidelines for new construction. This ethos is known as disaster-resistant,

Pre-Engineered Metal Building

All About the Pre-Engineered Metal Building (PEMB)

Here at FSE, we’re one of the nation’s leading large-scale pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) structural steel erectors. As such, for those of you unfamiliar with the world of PEMB, we thought it would be a good idea to present a general overview of this dynamic

Back charges

Back Charges vs. Change Orders

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.

Types of Steel

Construction Materials Spotlight – Types of Steel

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

Cranes on the PEMB Jobsite

On the Job – What to Know About Cranes

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.