Published February 18, 2021 Have you ever wondered how contractors reduce large chunks of rock or concrete to size? Whether it's creating aggregates or mining, jaw crushers are your go-to. Jaw crushers were created in 1858 by Eli Whitney Blake. And since then, they've...
What Are The Different Types of Foundations?
Published February 11, 2021 In any construction project, the right foundation is essential. This holds whether you're building a massive skyscraper or a humble house. Foundations play two primary roles in any building. The first is distributing the load evenly to the...
The 10 Most Common Types of Concrete
Published February 5, 2021 Concrete is the most widely used construction material in the world by a large margin. It is present in nearly every major infrastructure and with good reason. Concrete is known to be incredibly strong, durable, and long-lasting. But not all...
Concrete vs. Cement: What’s The Difference?
Published February 5, 2021 Two terms in construction that people often mix up are concrete and cement. Most people believe these two things are the same - the material with which we build buildings and floors. However, this is a common misconception; cement is...
What Is Civil Construction? Here’s What You Should Know
Published January 28, 2021 When people ask what civil construction is, I find it quite ironic. Don't get me wrong; it's good to be curious, but there's a bit of irony in that question. That's because the moment you step outside of your house, there's a high...
The Basics About Concrete Coring
Published Jan 18, 2021 Maybe you've come across a construction contractor's page mentioning concrete coring, or you've seen a company offering concrete coring services in a newspaper ad somewhere; whatever the case, we're here to lay out the basic facts you should...
Everything You Should Know About Carbon Steel
Published Jan 18, 2021 One of the most important materials in construction is steel. It's no surprise that most, if not all, structures have even a small element of steel to them. But one common misconception among most people is that all steel is created the same...
What Happens to a Building that’s been Condemned?
Published Jan 4, 2021 One of the worst feelings in the world is receiving written notice that your home, whatever and wherever it may be, is intended to be condemned by the local government. The moment you read that notice, a wave of emotions - fear, anxiety,...
What Is A “Notice To Owner”?
Published Jan 4, 2020 Imagine working on a project for months only for you not to be paid at the end of it. Many subcontractors have the unfortunate possibility of dealing with situations like this. Luckily, state laws and statutes have adapted to avoid these events,...
What Does A General Contractor Do? A Quick Guide
For most big construction and demolition projects, expect to find a general contractor working on it. But what exactly do they do? Find out about it here.
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