Construction Industry News & Articles

Low Cost and Easy Soundproofing Solution instead of Drywall and Resilient Channel: QuietRock

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 09:09:09 PST

The advent of high quality audio systems and home theaters has changed the building environment completely. Where hotels, motels, homes, condos, and apartments previously only needed to deal with isolating a neighbor's voice, we must now contend with loud movies coming from next door, even when the sound is simply coming from a good television.

The Impact of Hurricane Impact Windows - part 1 of 2

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 07:00:00 PST

1992 was the year that changed everything. That was the year Hurricane Andrew blew through South Florida and wreaked havoc to the tune of $25 billion. Building officials blamed much of the destruction on wind pressure leaking in through broken windows and doors, causing roofs to blow off and walls to collapse.

Maxwell Systems Introduces All-in-One Construction Business Management Software Solution

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:30:30 PST

ProContractorMX is a complete bid-to-cash solution that includes capabilities for estimating, job cost accounting, project management, and more in a single application.

House Plan Review

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:50:10 PST

A good set of house plan blueprints can prove to be invaluable during the process of building a house. A set of blueprints will have an affect on the planning, cost estimate, structure, and the actual overall outcome of the construction of the house. You will normally get what you pay for in a set of house blueprints.

Design Build Construction Comes of Age, By Default

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:18:42 PST

The delivery of Design/Build projects is growing because it reduces risk and cost for owners.

A Brief Overview of Dam Construction Using Roller Compacted Concrete

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:29:35 PST

Roller compacted concrete is the leading material used in dam construction projects. This article will discuss dam construction using roller compacted concrete, commonly known as RCC dams.

The Benefits of installing a Steel Door

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:22:18 PST

For the majority of new commercial premises steel doors are now specifying rather than the traditional wooden doors of the past, this is especially true for outside applications, so what are the benefits.

Recreate Craftsman Charm in Your Home

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 20:59:28 PST

Craftsman homes imbue warmth and simplicity, a getaway from today's hectic everyday life. The finishing touch: Craftsman or Mission style furniture is an important element in creating a simple, earthy environment in your home.

Universal Wrecking Corp Proudly Announces Another Accident Free Year

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 18:47:23 PST

Universal Wrecking Corp (UWC), a diversified demolition, wrecking and scrap metal recycling contractor, is proud to announce another accident and incident free year.

Universal Wrecking Corp. Completes Selective Demolition Project in Maryland

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 18:30:10 PST

Universal Wrecking Corp., a premier demolition, scrap metal recycling and wrecking contractor that operates on a nationwide basis, completed the selective demolition of fire damaged building in Maryland.

ERI Introduces New PX Technology with the PX260 and PX30S Energy Recovery Devices

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 21:13:00 PST

The PX260 is ERI's largest commercially available energy recovery device and the new flagship of the PX Pressure Exchanger family of products. It handles brine flow rates of 50 to 59 m 3 /hr (220 to 260 gpm) - nearly 20% greater capacity than ERI's former largest device.

ShowerWarm Floor and Seat Heater for Showers Now Available by Speedheat US

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:49:00 PST

Atlanta, Georgia, July 1, 2008 - Speedheat US of Woodstock, Georgia, announced, today, the launch of their new product, ShowerWarm for heating shower floors and shower seats.

Piling - All You Need to Know?

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 20:44:00 PST

An overview of piling, how it's done, why and where, details of materials and techniques used to install piles for housing developers and other construction projects.

Universal Wrecking Corp. Completed Technical Interior & Exterior Demolition Project

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 20:36:00 PST

Universal Wrecking Corp., a building demolition contractor company providing nationwide demolition and salvage services, recently completed a very technical interior demolition / equipment salvage project that also included exterior demolition of a tank farm and associated piping, pipe bridges and concrete stantions and pads.

New Contractor Tool Trailers Make a Better Alternative to the Average Truck Body

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 20:21:00 PST

All Pro's new line of Tool Trailers are designed to increase Contractors efficiency and productivity by becoming a professional rolling work shop.

Lawn Leaders Inc. Introduces The Dripper Temporary Sprinkler System

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 20:13:00 PST

The Dripper was developed as a temporary solution for watering newly installed sod or seed, saving the homeowner's time and the aggravation of moving a hose and sprinkler around.

Is Your Home Business Prepared for a Disaster?

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 20:02:00 PST

If you're like most people, you probably started with wonderful ideas of fulfilling your dreams, to be successful and to take charge of your own destiny.

Innovating Collaboration: Making Thinking Visible in Business

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 19:51:00 PST

A Design Thinking coach and professional speaker shares how teams in business and non-profits can work together more closely without the usual stress and misunderstandings by using a component of Design Thinking called Making Thinking Visible.

Internal Control: A Preventive Maintenance Program

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 19:33:00 PST

You read about this in every newspaper in every town in the entire country: Some bookkeeper, trusted by the owner of a small business, embezzles thousands of dollars. If the theft doesn't put owner out of business, it certainly causes a major headache.

You Hear More Than Air Leaking from the Housing Bubble

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 18:34:00 PST

Builder confidence is shrinking due to the current housing market. Now is the time to strengthen your business practices to stay in the slumping market and make a profit.