by admin | Dec 19, 2023 | All, The "Economy Garages" Way, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Addendums How many times have you made a purchase and later thought of something you missed, forgot to mention, or didn’t get your spouse’s opinion? Yea, it happens. Economy Garages uses addendums to correct those situations; however, utilizing...
by admin | Nov 21, 2023 | All, Concrete, The "Economy Garages" Way, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Ground Heater The cold climate in Minnesota and Wisconsin requires extra tools, care, and knowledge in order to properly pour concrete. One tool, not owned by many, is a ground heater. This tool enables Economy Garages to warm a site and remove...
by admin | Oct 17, 2023 | All, Planning/Codes, The "Economy Garages" Way, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Moving to the Next Building Phase Different crews with different skill-sets work on the three production-related phases of construction: Excavation, Concrete, and Building. These phases are very different, and each has its own queue. Once a...
by admin | Oct 10, 2023 | All, The "Economy Garages" Way, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Economy Garages Owner Background So, you may be asking yourself, “Who is the dufus writing these Tidbits and why should I believe they’re correct?” Hi, my name is Jamie Bird, and I am that dufus. I entered the building trades arena in 1988...
by admin | Sep 12, 2023 | All, Concrete, The "Economy Garages" Way, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Concrete Zones The area in which Economy Garages pours concrete is larger than our excavation zone but smaller than our building zones. This area can fluctuate slightly from year-to-year depending on concrete availability and crew location. Our...
by admin | Sep 5, 2023 | All, Excavation, The "Economy Garages" Way, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Seasonal Excavation Excavation is one area that Economy Garages does not conduct year-round. It takes additional labor, equipment and expense to prepare the ground during the cold months where the ground needs to be heated to remove the frost and...