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A Comprehensive Guide to ICF Construction

Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) are hollow foam blocks stacked into a building’s exterior wall shape, strengthened with steel rebar, and filled with concrete. It combines Expanded Polystyrene, a fine insulating material, with steel-reinforced concrete, a strong structural building material. This creates a wall system of unrivaled energy efficiency, comfort, noise reduction, and strength. ICF construction offers thermal and structural components…
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Most Common Cranes Available for Rent

Before you begin any construction project, it’s important to know your options when it comes to renting vehicles and equipment. One of the most common vehicles to rent is the crane, which is among the most versatile pieces of equipment. Renting a crane can save you money and ensure you have a great experience with your crane. Cranes are useful…
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A General Guide to Flatbed Trucking

Flatbed trucking is the pinnacle of heavy-load transportation. Whether you need to haul lumber, pallets, steel, materials for construction, or equipment, a flatbed truck can be your answer. Flatbeds trucking services offer tremendous versatility to a moving operation; let’s explore what makes flatbeds so versatile, the items you can and can’t haul on a flatbed, and how to hire your…
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6 Dangers Of Falling Debris In Construction Sites

Construction is one of the most hazardous industries, with injuries occurring almost every year. Mishaps can occur for various reasons, the most common of which are negligence, faulty machinery, and unsafe workplace practices, to name a few. When you see or hear about construction accidents, they usually involve heavy equipment like cranes or scaffolding. However, falling debris poses a serious…
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5 Safety Precautions For Multi-Level Construction Sites

Construction workers face various challenges in the course of their work. These challenges include using dangerous tools and poisonous chemicals and being around unsafe working environments. All these pose risks to the health of these workers. As the owner of a construction firm, you’re responsible for enhancing the safety of your workers. Doing so promotes workers’ health and can increase…
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11 Advantages Of Fabric Buildings

Since fabric buildings are tensile structures, the membrane can be pulled into a three-dimensional surface for developing shading, a roof, or a decorative component. Simply put, they’re a building made of all-steel frames and tarp covers or fabric material. They’re designed with lightweight materials, unlike permanent buildings that are normally composed of steel, bricks, lumber or other materials. However, they…
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5 Key Considerations When Constructing Agricultural Steel Buildings

In the construction industry, wood is probably one of the most popular materials used. But with technological advancements, steel has become a more viable option, especially in the agricultural field. Agripreneurs are now taking advantage of steel buildings for their agricultural projects. And since this type of structure has a lot of benefits, it’s no surprise that its popularity is…
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How To Choose The Right Crane For Your Project

Cranes are essential to any major construction project, providing safe and efficient on-site transportation of heavy materials. In fact, most major construction projects would either be too dangerous or outright impossible without the help of cranes. However, the success of your construction project can only be guaranteed if you choose the right crane. Remember that there are different types of…
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5 Best Practices Of Energy Efficient Buildings

As a commercial building proprietor, it’s recommended that you adopt energy-efficient solutions for your establishment. It’s not only for the sake of saving costs on monthly electricity bills but also for being a responsible and eco-friendly business entity. You can boost your company’s public reputation too. It’s said that many modern businesses today are shifting to greener initiatives, and customers…
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How To Properly Transport A Crane

Transporting heavy machinery, like a crate, is no walk in the park. It requires a ton of effort in order to avoid damage to the equipment. It’s also important to remember that a couple of industries around the globe depend on industrial moving companies to move large machinery from one place to another. Such loads can be too heavy and…
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