Many of the products that we use for our restoration projects require temperatures to be in the upper 30’s or low 40’s which means we slow down quite a bit in the winter months. However, we don’t stop scheduling work. We need to keep a steady backlog of available projects to perform. A few years… Read more »
In the weeks leading up to a holiday or vacation, many of us set internal goals to get our projects completed before we leave, which can cause undue stress on ourselves and others. In the seasonal business of construction, we experience this rush during the summer holidays and the winter holidays – such as Thanksgiving… Read more »
When exploring career choices, there are many things to consider. Some high school students know exactly what they want to be, some don’t. Others are curious – looking at opportunities and the average income of different jobs. The next big question is whether to go to college, enter the workforce, join the military, or attend… Read more »
When evaluating the causes of deterioration in reinforced concrete structures, one of the commonly overlooked causes is carbonation. In reinforced concrete, this chemical process slowly and progressively advances inward from the exterior face of the concrete. When the depth of carbonation reaches the reinforcing steel, there are severe consequences that usually result in corrosion of… Read more »
There was a time when contractors and consultants, especially in our field, considered their experience and knowledge to be a competitive advantage. If you had a question, we had the answer. That’s why you called us. But the days of the “old wise owl” are coming to an end. With search engines at our fingertips… Read more »
We’ve all heard the old adage, “If these walls could talk!” As it turns out, the walls of our buildings do in fact talk to us. Walls can crack, fracture, and show visible damage because of weather, time, and natural building movements. So if terra cotta walls could talk, what might they be trying to… Read more »
Check out some of the projects we worked on in Spring 2017!
The purpose of this article is to discuss concrete fracturing. What is it, and what are the causes? What do you need to be looking for, and how can the issues be taken care of? When it comes to concrete fracturing, there are many signs to be on the lookout for in order to prevent… Read more »
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