by admin | Jun 14, 2023 | All, Industry
Tidbits from the Top Aluminum Shortage/Allocation Many products used in construction are being impacted by a shortage in raw materials. Many of these shortages are due to the lack of labor to acquire the materials. This issue progresses from the field right on...
by admin | May 31, 2023 | All, Industry
Tidbits from the Top Grade Beam vs. Footing These two terms are very close in meaning and can almost be used synonymously. Both terms refer to reenforced concrete used as a foundational support for a structure. A grade beam is found closer to the surface and is...
by admin | May 16, 2023 | All, Industry
Tidbits from the Top Road Restrictions Looks like the snow has finally melted, so let’s get this building project rolling… right? Not so fast! The fact is that weight limits are placed on roads in the spring, during the time the frost is melting. The melting...
by admin | Mar 7, 2023 | All, Industry
Tidbits from the Top Impact of Weather Weather affects building construction in many different ways. High temperatures can cause crew health problems due to lack of hydration, sun burn, and heat exhaustion. Low temperatures lead to frost bite and low core temperatures...
by admin | Jan 10, 2023 | All, Industry
Tidbits from the Top Supply Chain Issues Problems with the supply of different materials has reared its ugly head many times over the years. Prices or lack of petroleum being produced affects products like shingles, vinyl siding, roofing felt and ice-n-water shield. ...
