Have you ever wondered how concrete buildings stay intact and stable for years on end? Especially in areas where the climate can reach extreme temperatures (both hot and cold); it would seem that these structures would not be able to handle the constant ebb and flow of the weather. This is precisely why contractors use Read more…
Ah, Hollywood… home to sun, sand, and celebrities. And let’s not forget the famous Hollywood sign! Here’s what you might not know about this famous American landmark. The sign was built in 1923 and originally read, “Hollywoodland.” When the Great Depression arrived, the developers of the sign went bankrupt and all maintenance of the sign Read more…
One of the most common construction materials, rebar, is regularly used by contractors in a number of applications. Rebar, also known as reinforced steel, is durable and works to keep concrete structures in place over the course of time. Without it, the stone would crack and break due to changes in the weather, namely temperature. Read more…
The Panama Canal is the vein that connects two oceans – the Pacific and the Atlantic. It is one of the largest and most daring engineering projects ever undertaken! Since its opening in 1914, it has been traversed by over 800,000 vessels and it has become known as one of the seven wonders of the Read more…
The ease of recycling rebar has contributed to its growing reputation as one of construction’s more Earth-friendly materials. Made completely of steel, most rebar used in new construction came from recycled materials, and after a teardown, most of it will be recycled again. According to the Steel Recycling Institute, rebar ranks as the nation’s most Read more…
To succeed in today’s competitive construction market, contractors need a diverse set of hard and soft skills. Hard skills include those such as technology and project planning. Soft skills are those that involve people, such as communication and the ability to listen. The most successful contractors will demonstrate a solid grasp of both of these Read more…
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…
The Gateway Arch, or as it is more commonly referred to by most Americans, the St. Louis Arch, is one of the most recognizable American monuments. The structure, which is the tallest man-made monument in the United States, sits in St. Louis, Missouri, as the most visible part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. The Read more…
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…
New York City’s Statue of Liberty is one of the country’s most famous and most recognizable landmarks. Lady Liberty, as the statue is fondly known, is a quintessential American icon that sits on Liberty Island and overlooks New York Harbor and the New York City skyline. What some don’t know about the robed female statue Read more…