Department stores have a grand tradition of convenience, and a grand tradition of construction to go along with them The first department store was Bennett's of Irongate in Derby, England. It opened its doors in 1734, and still sells from the same building to this day.
Doing so well that you need to expand your hospital? Even though the new facilities will have current construction techniques, you still want to make sure the two mesh smoothly together. A hospital contractor has the experience you need to make sure they match up.
There are several areas where a commercial renovation can result in significant energy savings for a business. There have been many advances in light fixtures, insulation, plumbing, and temperature-regulation methods that can really make a difference for a business’s bottom line.
We recognize that getting the funding to renovate an existing school or build a new school doesn’t create the classrooms you need right away. When you need more space quickly to house students and teachers, we’re always here for you.
According to the EPA, there are five essential building strategies that can help make commercial buildings greener. They recommend focusing on HVAC systems, water processing, sustainable flooring materials, low-VOC materials, and efficient lighting systems.
“Manufacturing building components off-site provides for more controlled conditions and allows for improved quality and precision in the fabrication of the component.” -Excerpt from a report by the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the National Research Council.
One of the major problems with traditional construction is that certain stages will always be at the mercy of the weather. Modular construction, on the other hand, takes place in part at an off-site location that is not subject to local weather patterns.
One advantage of steel building construction has to do with the speed with which a building can be constructed. From initial design to site preparation to occupancy, the lapsed time of this method of construction is substantially lower than with traditional building methods.
Did you know that commercial construction services can help your business construction from start to finish? Services including advice on land selection, zoning and architectural materials and designs will help to ensure a smooth construction process.
Did you know that pre-engineered steel buildings are quicker, easier, and almost 50 percent less expensive to construct than traditional buildings. This is a great option for a variety of commercial applications, including offices, retail sites, and recreational facilities.
Why would you need a general contractor; what do they do? General Contractors are best used when you are doing remodeling or repairing that requires several different trades, such as pluming, roofing and drywall.
One nice advantage to choosing a steel building is that costs decrease as the size of the building increases. This means that you can make your decisions based on how much square footage your projected are rather than on a budgeted dollar amount.
While your building may be in desperate need of renovation, concerns about the privacy of your clients could be standing in your way. Remember, it’s often possible to keep our crew confined to only those areas that don’t contain sensitive client information.
Barclay Simpson isn’t famous, but he’s well known in the commercial construction industry. He invented an array of structural connectors that strengthens building frames, along with specialized connectors for areas prone to earthquakes, hurricanes or tornadoes.
Steel buildings grow with your business. You can use expandable end wall trusses to make your building longer, and if you feel the need to spread out, you can add width with a shed, shed roof or self-supporting roof.
Is your company ready to finally start development of a new state of the art piece of technology? Whether you need a lab turned into a clean room or you simply need more warehouse space, let’s talk about how we can help you create it.
The US Environmental Protection Agency has identified five essential green building strategies for hospitals and care facilities. These strategies focus on integrated design and HVAC systems, water processing, sustainable flooring materials, indoor air-quality materials selection, and optimizing lighting for efficiency.
We recognize that it can be difficult to get excited about coming to work each day when your office space is littered with furniture and supplies that don’t seem to fit. When you need a better-organized office, it may be time to talk to us about a renovation.
George Fuller, the founder of one of the first general contracting firms in America, is also known as the father of the skyscraper. In fact, when the iconic Flatiron Building in NYC was completed, it was originally named the Fuller Building in his memory.
The origins of metal building construction date back nearly 100 years when steel production companies began emerging. Initially the products consisted of water troughs or feed bins, and were mass-produced to meet inventory demand.
It’s important to remember that a skilled commercial general contractor brings more to the table than just their technical knowledge. A good general contractor can also help to ensure that he or she has assigned all the right people to work on your project.
Perhaps the true beauty of modular buildings is that some portions of the building can be manufactured at an offsite location that isn’t subject to weather delays. When you need a commercial building quickly, our process may be right for your business.
