For some time, I have asked myself (and others), “What was so great about The Great Recession?” This economic crisis has been deemed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as the worst world-wide recession since World War II. Its impact has been felt in nearly every industry imaginable, and particularly in the construction industry. It...
Construction sites offer different challenges as far as accessibility is concerned. This follows the fact that there is a mass movement of men (labour) as well as material haulers. These range from pick up trucks to trailers. Depending on the items being moved, the weight is different and as such the capability of the route...
Masonry construction is one of the oldest building techniques known to man. The birth of masonry dates back to the Neolithic Revolution. According to oldest known Masonic text, The Halliwell Manuscript, the “craft of masonry” began with Euclid in Egypt, and came to England in the reign of King Athelstan. From this time onward, masonry...
To provide an expert’s view on construction payment and performance surety bonds, I sat down with Ellen Neylan, the owner of Surety Bond Associates, a WBE surety bond agency and consulting firm that provides specialty surety services to small, minority women and veteran owned contractors. Often projects presented accompany a bonding requirement – too many...
The first thing to do when breaking down the costs of commercial construction is to find out everything you can about this specific project and its geographical location. You must know exactly what kind of a building it will be and what types of businesses will occupy it. Next you must know everything you possibly...
Decorative concrete has become a very popular new flooring choice for both residential and commercial construction projects. They are easy to maintain, great for regions with a lot of sand or snow, and a good alternative to carpeting if the homeowner has allergies.
Metal roofing is one of the most versatile techniques in the market. It can fit a variety of home styles, from a classic Monticello to the idyllic neighborhood ranch.
There are 2 kinds of Shingles, organic and fiberglass; Organic shingles contain more asphalt than those made of fiberglass, which makes them more resistant.
This material offers the endurance of metal and the elegance of wood. Roofing tiles of Canyon Shake are stone coated which means less maintenance or refurbishment, its versatility and resistance can be very economical, even more so that natural roofs. Garvin’s stone coated tiles will give your house the feeling of a woodsy shake while...
