Construction Basics Construction Trades Industry Residential Construction What’s the Difference Between Commercial and Residential Construction? Dec 07, 2021 Share: Facebook Twitter Email Residential buildings house people and commercial buildings support their business activities. While that definition is technically accurate, the differences between residential and commercial construction are much more layered, from the building materials used…

Foundations 5 Common Basement Excavation Methods Feb 04, 2022 Share: Facebook Twitter Email Every building sits upon a foundation, which is built into the earth and holds up the structure sitting on top of it. Foundation walls, which are typically made of concrete, brick, or cinder blocks, form the support system for an entire structure….

Construction Basics Construction Math How to Square a Foundation Using Simple Construction Math Oct 20, 2020 Share: Facebook Twitter Email  A solid house begins with a properly constructed foundation, and common to almost all of them is that they have right angles at their corners. (Note: If you are building a fun house or an…

Construction Careers Industry Industry News Jobsite How Construction Technology Is Transforming the Industry Nov 02, 2021 Share: Facebook Twitter Email Critics of the construction industry have long touted its inability and unwillingness to adapt to new technologies. Why? Because change is hard—especially at the construction industry’s scale—and expensive. In a 2016 survey, consulting firm KPMG…

Glass 10 Types of Glass for Construction Jun 30, 2022 Share: Facebook Twitter Email Like most building materials, glass comes in several varieties and styles. There are types of glass made for security, aesthetics, privacy, and insulation purposes, and they all differ a bit. Changes in their manufacturing processes can result in increased strength, color…

Drywall What Is Soundproof Drywall? May 31, 2022 Share: Facebook Twitter Email No one likes excessive noise, especially within their home. Whether you have noisy neighbors, or you are a noisy neighbor with a conscience, soundproof drywall can help keep the raucous to a minimum. This building material can prevent sound waves from traveling as…

Glass What Is Float Glass? Jun 30, 2022 Share: Facebook Twitter Email The majority of glass products used in the building industry are made from float glass. This type of glass uses a special, highly-regulated process to develop the durable, crystal-clear sheets we’re used to seeing in our windows, shower doors, and even automobiles.  What…

Glass A Builder’s Guide to Using Insulated Glass Jun 30, 2022 Share: Facebook Twitter Email While they provide security and connect us to the outside world, windows are some of the biggest detriments to home energy efficiency. Air-conditioned or heated air can pass through them more readily than wall spaces, meaning windows can be a…

Have you heard of arrow ties? As shown in the adjacent photo, they are arrow-shaped ties. You can use them to quickly secure bags, cables or other objects together. Arrow ties feature teeth along the shaft. After wrapping an arrow tie around an object, you can pull the pointed head through the holes at the…

Casters are available in different styles, two of the most common being threaded stem and expanding adapter. Both styles consist of a wheel assembly, and they are both designed for use on the bottom of objects. You can install on them on the bottom of chairs, toolboxes, medical equipment, industrial machines and more. Once installed,…