construction

Superior Demolition Power on the Job Site

BN Products USA™ Unveils New Line of Demolition Tools By: Mike Shubic of MikesRoadTrip.com – A BN Products-USA™ Contributor Demolition work is a fundamental part of the construction industry. It involves the dismantling of buildings and structures, and to accomplish this, specialized tools are necessary. Among these tools, demolition hammers, typically known as jackhammers, are Read more…

4 Easy Steps to Cleaning a Portable Concrete Mixer

It is important to invest in quality, heavy equipment for your construction crew, so they can complete each project successfully. You know that not every project is the same and that you need the best tools for each of them. That includes portable concrete mixers that you can take with you to each job site. Read more…

Concrete Floors in Your Home

Concrete floors in your home are more luxurious and hygienic than carpet. Concrete floors last longer and are exponentially more diverse in relation to options than wood floors because of the almost unlimited color, pattern and texture options. And, in addition to requiring less maintenance, concrete floors in your home are more professional looking than Read more…

What is the Importance of a Reinforced Concrete Slab?

With few exceptions, concrete slabs need to be reinforced with either rebar or re-mesh. Concrete has exceptional compressive strength. However, in relation to its compressive strength, concrete has weak tensile strength. That is to say, it is very difficult to crush concrete. It is much easier, on the other hand, to pull it apart. Compressive Read more…

How Portable Generators Work for Your Job Site

When you’re in need of a portable generator for your job site, there are so many questions that can come up. How many watts do you need to keep your site rolling? Do you need particular technologies? Let’s take a look at common questions contractors have about how portable generators work. Add it up The Read more…

How to Build a Timber Retaining Wall

The reason many people choose to build a timber retaining wall is because of the esthetic value. While steps can be taken to make a concrete or rock retaining wall more appealing, it is difficult to make either as attractive as a timber retaining wall. Additionally, the labor required to make a timber retaining wall Read more…

How Better Construction Management Can Increase Profitability

How Better Construction Management Can Increase Profitability By improving your construction management practices, you will see a marked improvement in your bottom line. Often maintaining the competitive edge in your industry requires a lot of work, however it is important to ensure you are doing the right kind of work. This means taking the time Read more…

Construction Projects: Washington D.C.

The nation’s capital is not only popular for its place in the political realm, it is home to a wide array of famous national landmarks. The city is visited by millions of tourists every year, and for many will always remain the country’s core. Have you ever wondered how these DC structures came to be? Read more…

Construction Projects: New York City

New York City has long been a major economic, political and cultural hub of the United States. Its five boroughs were created largely due to the mass influx of immigrants in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. As such, the city remains today one of the most densely populated metropolises in the country, and Read more…