5 Common Construction Tools
Having the right tools to complete your job is important for doing it right while upholding quality standards. New tools come out on the market every day, but there are five common construction tools that appear on just about every project. These tools have become indispensable for a reason — they’re easy to use and they Read more…
Contractor Essentials: Construction Site Safety Guide
A safe work environment is important no matter what type of field you are employed in, although there are some industries that warrant more effort in this respect. While you can certainly fall victim to carpal tunnel, a stiff neck, and similar conditions at a desk job, the nature of manual labor almost always places Read more…
Saws 101: Different Types of Saws
Where would we be without saws? This may seem like a silly question, but it is actually quite an intriguing one. For one thing, every home and building you have ever seen would cease to exist. No manmade structure would be possible without the use of saws. While animals have adapted incredibly to the environment, Read more…
5 Beautiful Buildings That Changed Construction Forever
Every once in a while, architecturally significant and beautiful buildings appear that forever changes a city’s skyline and wows the construction community. These buildings become tourist attractions and are forever revered for the construction feats that contributed to their building. Read on to learn about five buildings that changed construction forever. Flatiron Building, Manhattan Construction began on Read more…
Contractor Essentials : A guide to must-have rebar tools
Original publication – 9/11/2013; Revised November, 2020 Being the best guy on the job site requires investing in the best professional construction tools. After all, bending, cutting and tying rebar isn’t easy. Today’s rebar tools offer a combination of power and safety, and new technology helps them weigh less than ever. Listed below are just Read more…
Bent Out of Shape: Common Rebar Problems and How to Fix Them
Due to its long-lasting durability and ability to support a significant amount of weight and pressure, reinforced steel (rebar) has long been used in a wide range of commercial and industrial applications. It is the material that provides the supporting framework for everything ranging from bridges to skyscrapers, and is best known for its long-term Read more…
Bars with Rebar
When you hear the word rebar, what is the first thing you think about? If you are not in the construction industry, you may be a little unsure, so here is a bit of background information on the topic. Rebar, also known as reinforced steel bar, is one of the most common materials in the Read more…
Showcasing Rebar Art: 4 Unique Uses of Rebar
Rebar has long been used by contractors for constructing buildings. Reinforced steel bars are the tried and true method for keeping concrete structures intact, whether these are bridges or commercial buildings. While its roots may be in the carpentry field, rebar has been used by many skilled people to craft beautiful works of art. There Read more…
Think Outside the Box: 2 Creative Uses for Rebar
Rebar is by far one of the most widely used materials in the construction industry. These steel rods are durable and work to reinforce concrete so that it does not crack or break under pressure or due to harsh conditions in the environment. It is something most of us never even give a thought to, Read more…
6 Hilarious Contractor Mistakes
The construction industry is one which requires hard work and precision accuracy. In order for buildings to be safe and sound structurally, the laborer needs to know exactly how to do their job. Everyone makes mistakes though, but those made by contractors tend to stand out. This may have to do with the fact that Read more…
