Our Go-To Secrets for Keeping Construction Projects Simple and Manageable
When starting a construction project, your mission—should you accept it—is simple. Ensure that nothing happens to make this project creep (or explode) out of its planned scope. Keeping your project under your control can take a lot of effort. Striving for simplicity and manageability in every project step will be critical. Here’s what you need […]
How Can Contractors and Builders Test to See Whether Your Structure Is Safe?
Before initiating any Georgia building project, contractors and builders must apply for permits and ensure their plans meet all Georgia codes and new building standards. It’s a lot of paperwork—but it’s worth it. Why? Georgia is home to a wide array of natural disasters. The intense conditions that occur during these events will affect Georgia […]
Georgia and Natural Disasters—How You Can Protect Your Building
In August 2020, the University of Georgia’s (UGA) Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant Department compiled a Resident’s Handbook to Prepare for Natural Disasters in Georgia. The recommendations cover tornado safety, wildfire prevention, evacuation strategies, and winter weather preparedness. We can do a lot to protect ourselves and our loved ones in a catastrophic event. […]
The True Cost of Building Mini Storage Units (Is It Worth It?)
When planning your property, you might wonder if building mini-storage units would be beneficial. Will they add to your property’s value and stand the test of time? And will they be relatively straightforward (and cost-efficient) to build? Here, we’ll briefly cover the logistics of building mini steel storage units. This will help you and your […]
There’s New Industrial Construction Happening in Georgia—And Here’s Why
Atlanta, GA, is experiencing record-low vacancy rates. Over the first three months of 2021, the increases in occupancy were high enough for the industrial market in Atlanta to be the first in the nation for total space absorbed. The overall vacancy for the industrial market was as low as 5.4% earlier this year. As a […]
Georgia Construction in the Time of COVID-19: How to Complete Projects Safely (And On Budget)
Many communities deemed construction an essential industry in the wake of COVID-19. However, it’s impossible to ignore the effects that the health crisis has had on routine management processes, construction budgets, and other critical facets of completing projects well. Between disruptions in the supply chain, a reduction of the available workforce, and dramatically lowered investor […]