by admin | Apr 16, 2024 | All, General Industry, Materials, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Painting/Sealing Block – Above Grade Often, people call and inquire why the block under their garage wall is leaking even though the block is 100% above grade. Inevitably, the problem is that the block is not, and has never been sealed. Block is...
by admin | Apr 9, 2024 | All, General Industry, The "Economy Garages" Way, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Truckload Purchase Power Building products, like many other products, have a lower per-unit cost when purchasing large quantities. Another factor in the price paid for materials is how many times do they have to be handled. The more direct, the...
by admin | Feb 27, 2024 | All, General Industry, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Spring Load Restrictions Many people do not realize that transportation to most sites with heavy trucks and trailers is restricted during the spring thaw. State highways typically have no restrictions but there is not a very high percentage of...
by admin | Feb 20, 2024 | All, Building, General Industry, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Winter Building – Labor/Tool Issues Building in the elements during sub-freezing temperatures comes with challenges. The obvious challenge is the safety of the crew. The crew must protect themselves from frostbite which means either...
by admin | Jan 23, 2024 | All, General Industry, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Best Time of the Year to Buy The short answer is late winter. The reason I say this is because in the construction industry, mostly in the northland, material suppliers and vendors hold buying shows for lumber yards and construction companies. ...
by admin | Jan 9, 2024 | All, Excavation, General Industry, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Demolition – Power & Debris Safety is key when planning to remove an existing structure. Prior to machinery showing up to demolish any existing structures, the power supply to the structure must be disconnected. This means more just...
