LiDAR is considered as the fast becoming technology in the construction industry today. This advanced technology can streamline projects by enhancing the work productivity of the processes and the teams. With any construction projects, efficiency and safety are the topmost important. These two factors are inter-related. When a project doesn’t have efficient processes, it will
One of the largest energy-consuming loads both in commercial and residential buildings is the HVAC system. For this reason, the HVAC system can easily achieve massive savings because of energy efficiency measures. Yet, HVAC upgrades that aim to save energy must not affect the indoor environmental quality or otherwise, it causes health issues and discomfort.
Electricians have created several modern technologies, from electrical motors, different household appliances to circuitry. They also maintain power infrastructures to developing communication and navigation systems. Consequently, the electrical engineering profession is vital to modern living and communications. With this expertise, they can lead to testing, manufacturing, and design of the equipment that continuously keeps the
Having a suitable construction dewatering plan is crucial in keeping the project within budget and on schedule. While construction site dewatering is both costly and time-consuming, it is necessary to remove and reduce groundwater. Removing groundwater from construction sites is vital for it keeps the workplace safe and protects the materials at the same time.
With the winter season just right around the corner, people are heavily relying on their heating systems to give them warmth and comfort. Unfortunately, their heating systems don’t really hold up in the extreme cold. This makes winter one of the busiest times of the year in the HVAC trade– besides summer, of course. Consequently,
Concrete is one of the most widely used materials in construction. Not only is it one of the strongest and most durable, but it also has its merits on cost-effectivity. But just because it’s considered a staple in the industry doesn’t mean that professional contractors and concrete workers know absolutely everything about it– some misconceptions
One of the most important parts of construction agreement is the scope of work, even more essential than the agreed price. Without a well-defined SOW, there’s no possible way to determine what work should be implemented. It only means it is very crucial to establish the scope during the contracting period. Furthermore, writing a scope
For decades, construction has been one of, if not the least, digitalized industry. Because it was, and still is, heavily reliant on human labor, technology has not been efficiently integrated to it– heavy duty vesicles were the most significant thing to hit the industry to improve productivity. That is until the 21st century produced a
With the market share getting steady and trending up continuously for the rest of the year, metal roofing is dignified to have a strong year this 2020. The market share data indicates that metal re-roofing accounts for 15% of the total commercial re-roofing market in the United States. With that being said, it makes metal
The competitive setting in the construction industry is always getting heated. However, there’s still room for development and improvements. By observing competitors’ strategies or taking a critical look at the current performance, it will be easier to obtain insights for boosting productivity and profits. This process is commonly referred to as construction benchmarking. Let’s begin
As much as possible, concrete workability, strength, and water tightness must be achieved by choosing preferable aggregates, Portland cement, and better water-cement ratio maintenance. When this is not possible due to unusual situations such as hot temperatures, prolonged deicing salt exposure, increase wear or other chemicals, it is believed that admixtures are helpful. Ingredients added
HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) is one of the most in-demand trades in the construction industry today. Particularly around peak seasons like winter and summer, HVAC technicians have their work cut out for them as many people call on them for help. With that said, these technicians and contractors have to be prepared to
The electrical wiring scope must cover installation, testing, supply and commissioning of all accessories, wiring, switches, conduits, spur outlets, and many more. Thus, electrical wiring needs further attention, especially for building projects. Several factors are to be considered before doing the actual installation work whether for commercial, residential or industrial wiring. Electrical experts should also
Construction has always been one of the biggest industries focused on manual-intensive labor. Construction workers are tasked to do almost everything on-site, from heavy-duty lifting to climbing scaffolding. Consequently, it is also the least digitized and automized industry today. It’s true that some large machinery, like cranes and bulldozers, have been introduced, the crew still
The Demand for HVAC Systems HVAC, short for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, is one of the most in-demand trades in the construction industry. More significant projects built from the ground up usually use a subcontractor scheduling software to supervise the HVAC crew. Simultaneously, smaller jobs, like installation and repairs, can be handled by independent
