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…
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…
The Empire State Building, one of the country’s most recognizable landmarks, is both a favorite destination of national and international travelers and filmmakers. Since its official opening in 1931, the massive 102-story structure has been in over 250 feature films, including classics such as “Sleepless in Seattle,” “Independence Day,” and “Taxi Driver.” The iconic Read more…
Zeroing in on potential new business can seem overwhelming. However, armed with good information, you can find the right contacts, submit competitive bids and build your company to the point where people are coming to you for work. Implementing many of the marketing initiatives outlined below takes time and results may not be immediate. Just Read more…
Rebar is found in virtually every concrete and masonry structure. It is short for “reinforcement bar” and refers to the steel rods that are installed inside the concrete and brick to help them keep their shape. This device is essential for ensuring safe, durable structures that will be reliable for years. Without them, the natural Read more…
Reading notes from the latest Concrete Construction Magazine, we see that the popular and helpful publication from the CRSI called PLACING REINFORCING BARS has now been updated and is now available in Spanish! This 288 page soft bound book is now in it’s 9th printing and includes expanded coverage of contractor (dropped) bars, updated and expanded coverage of bar Read more…
This is just a short note to tell you that we have made a change to the replacement blade and packaging for our popular BNCE-20 Cutting Edge Saw. Working with several of our best distributors and their customers we have redesigned a new blade that is stronger & cuts longer. We have also made a decision to include Read more…
The Chunnel, as it is referred to colloquially, or Le tunnel sous la Manche, as it is known on the French side, is a 50.5 kilometer (31.4 miles) undersea rail tunnel that connects England (UK) with France. The tunnel, which at its deepest reaches 250 ft, carries high-speed passenger trains known as the Eurostar, in Read more…
The most expensive highway project in U.S. history best known for its unofficial nickname, Big Dig, was a true mega project. The officially named Central Artery/Tunnel Project (CA/T) cost an estimated 14.6 billion dollars, and took an additional 9 years past the originally scheduled date for completion. In essence, the Boston project rerouted the city’s Read more…
Yankee Stadium, one of baseball’s most famous ballparks, has been the home to the New York Yankees since April 2009. The famous stadium, located in the New York City borough of The Bronx, is the 2nd most expensive sports stadium ever built with an astonishing initial $1.5 billion construction cost. Groundbreaking for construction for the Read more…