Buffer Your Commercial Building Against Inflation
While inflation may or may not have already peaked, many analysts expect prices to stay high for several more months or even years. How can you minimize the cost of erecting and operating a commercial building in this economy? Here are some ideas on how to buffer your commercial building against inflation. Make It Metal […]
Saving Your Project’s Scope: Avoid These Common Causes of Delay
At the beginning of any commercial building project, it’s critical to determine the project scope. The project scope includes your schedule, budget, and available resources. The more closely you follow your intended project scope, the better. You’ll likely stick to your budget, hit your target deadlines, and avoid common causes of delay. This isn’t always […]
The Costs of Planning and Building a Small Church
Building a small church can seem like a monumental endeavor. In terms of the benefit you bring to local communities and congregations, it really is. Fortunately, the logistics of building the structure itself may be easier than you think. Selecting an affordable, easy-to-work-with building material for your church’s building can change things. With this strategy, […]
Construction Champions: The Most Popular Materials Used in Commercial Buildings
The art of building strong commercial buildings has come a long way. In ages past, the materials used in commercial buildings were wood, stacked stone, or even straw bales. These materials were readily available and durable enough for practical structures. Of course, now we know a little better. Today, when savvy commercial building designers pull together […]
Here’s Why Steel is So Useful for Industrial Construction
Steel is so useful and ubiquitous in the construction industry. Many even call it the most widely-used metal for construction. That’s not steel’s only achievement; it’s also the most recycled material on the planet. It’s cost-effective, eco-friendly, durable, and versatile. When you’re getting ready to launch an industrial construction project — one focused on building […]
Think Outside the Box with These Creative Self-Storage Solutions
Whether you’re investing in commercial self-storage or are simply thinking about building a steel self-storage unit or shed on your property, you want to ensure that you’ll get a lot of use out of the structure. Self-storage is a growing industry, and it doesn’t appear that American families will stop requiring extra storage anytime soon. […]
Georgia’s Building Codes 101: The Key Things to Know
If you’re starting a building project in Georgia (or anywhere else in America), you know one thing for sure: You’ve got to make sure that your building is up to code, or you could be in big trouble before you know it. Whether you plan an installation that’s slightly in the wrong place or don’t […]
Budget-Friendly and Eco-Friendly Steps to a Sustainable and Cost-Savvy Rural Structure
Whether you’re starting a new build or updating a structure, there’s a good chance that you want your project to stay on time and on budget. If you hope that your building will also be more sustainable, it can seem impossible to work towards these goals all at once. Meeting these goals is even more […]
What Training Does a General Contractor Need to Get Certified in Georgia?
General contracting is a competitive field in Georgia. As a result, certified contractors are increasingly in demand. Whether you’re interested in becoming a general contractor yourself or simply curious about the qualifications your professional contact brings to the table, it’s good to know what it takes to become a successful, qualified, thoroughly-trained general contractor. There […]
How (Not) to Design an HVAC System for a Steel Building
When building a safe, secure, and smoothly-running steel structure, it’s crucial to get every component of your project precise. Steel is versatile, strong, and aesthetic—but the very properties that make it such a good building material also require consideration when you’re designing a functional (and comfortable) building. For example, when you’re ready to select and […]