Tidbits from the Top

Tidbits from the TopInitial Conctruction Day - What to Expect  The building crew and delivery vehicles are rolling up your driveway, now what is going to happen.  Typically, day one has the big...

Tidbits from the TopSales Visit - Questions to AnswerThere is much to cover during the visit from our Sales Representative to ensure you are getting a building that fits your needs.  During the...

Tidbits from the TopQuote - It means something to usI’m sure many people have heard a horror story or two about getting a price on a major purchase just to find out at the end, the bill is much...

Tidbits from the TopHigh Precision AltimeterIf there is a better way of doing something, we’ll find it.  The standard in the industry for calculating the amount of material needed to prepare a site,...

Tidbits from the TopBuilding ZonesEconomy Garages’ building zones cover more real estate than our concrete and excavation zones.  Our building area is roughly defined in Minnesota by Grand Portage,...

Tidbits from the TopSafety Culture - Accident-Free DaysEconomy Garages conducts its operations with safety in mind from sales through the final building crew.  Our Safety Director spends many hours...

Tidbits from the TopSite PreparationA properly prepared site for your building is much more involved than most folks think.  Unfortunately, we come across many sites that have been prepared by...

Tidbits from the Top Demolition - Power & DebrisSafety is key when planning to remove an existing structure.  Prior to machinery showing up to demolish any existing structures, the power supply...

Tidbits from the Top Online ScheduleIn our attempt to keep our customers as informed as possible regarding their project, Economy Garages has upgraded our scheduling information found online.  Our...

Tidbits from the Top Permit ProcessThe process of acquiring a permit for your building varies depending on which state, city, township, or municipality the building will be located in.  It also...

Tidbits from the Top AddendumsHow 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...

Tidbits from the Top Ground HeaterThe 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...

Tidbits from the TopMoving to the Next Building PhaseDifferent crews with different skill-sets work on the three production-related phases of construction: Excavation, Concrete, and Building.  These...

Tidbits from the TopConcrete ZonesThe 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...

Tidbits from the TopSeasonal ExcavationExcavation is one area that Economy Garages does not conduct year-round.  It takes additional labor, equipment and expense to prepare the ground during the...

Tidbits from the TopBuilding Phases - BuildingThis building phase is often looked at as the “now we’re getting somewhere” phase.  It takes the other three phases, although not so grandiose, to get...

Tidbits from the TopTwo Week ScheduleA new schedule is created every Friday that projects the next two weeks of building.  There are many factors that can alter scheduling including weather,...

Tidbits from the TopWhen do we ship the building?Economy Garages will only ship a building to be constructed once a building permit has been received, all payments are current, all concrete work is...

Tidbits from the TopExcavation ZonesEconomy Garages does not prepare sites in all our concrete or building zones due to the type of equipment that must be transported and the location of pits to get...

Tidbits from the TopPrice GuaranteeWhen a quote is given to a perspective customer, the price will be honored for a limited time due to the volatility of the labor and materials markets.  Economy...

Tidbits from the TopClean-UpI find it interesting when contractors say there is no cost for clean-up.  Are they saying that their employees are not getting paid, gas is free, or landfills don’t...

Tidbits from the TopBuilding Phases - ConcreteThe concrete phase consists of the completion of all concrete including garage floors, aprons, driveways, and block.  The concrete crew will dig the...

Tidbits from the TopBuilding Phases - ExcavationExcavation involves the demolition of buildings, removal of existing concrete, asphalt, stumps, surface organics and ultimately the delivery and...

Tidbits from the TopBuilding Phases - PermitsDepending on the area in which the building is to be built, either a Zoning Permit or Building Permit will be required.  In areas that have a state...

Tidbits from the TopDifferent State - Different CodeNot all states, or their building codes, are created equal. Economy Garages builds in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. Unfortunate for contractors...

Tidbits from the TopBuilding PhasesEconomy Garages breaks up the construction of a garage into four distinct phases: Permit, Excavation, Concrete, and Building. Each phase uses different people or...

Tidbits from the TopSales Visit - Why?A site visit from one of our Sales Representatives is a requirement to ensure all challenges, risks and concerns are discussed prior to locking into a contract...

Tidbits from the Top20-Year Workmanship WarrantyMinnesota and Wisconsin law requires contractors to give a one-year warranty on their work.  We, at Economy Garages, think that if you are good at...