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October 15, 2022

Commercial Reconstruction and Retrofit Advantages

The average life expectancy for commercial roofing is about 20 years, which means every year 5% of the industrial, commercial, and institutional roofs in the US need to be replaced. Some roofs may get patched and repaired which is relatively less costly instead of the complete replacement of the roof. This can only be done for so long, as the cost of repairs will eventually become restrictive for the owners of existing buildings, thus the decision to retrofit a roofing system ultimately becomes inevitable.

There are ample options with respect to materials and systems, depending on the current roof weight and the building codes, the new single-ply roofing system can be installed directly over the existing roof without any need to tear off the existing one.

Retrofit has several advantages these are:

Re-covering without anything to tear means that the building operations can continue their business without any disruption. Also, the installation will be faster than on a project requiring tear-off time.
If the old underlying roof system and insulation have good integrity, the new retrofit roof will ensure to remain the same qualities. The R-value can further be added with a layer of new insulation between the old deck and the new single-ply membrane.
The old roofing system 20 years ago was black due to EPDM (extremely durable synthetic rubber roofing membrane). From that time till now, the market has shifted significantly toward lighter-colored, reflective thermoplastic single-ply systems made up of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) membranes.
The Single-ply systems also deliver other environmental benefits, as they are lightweight, due to which less fuel is consumed to deliver material to the site. And as per the analysis, almost five to ten percent of landfill waste is accountable for roofing materials, no tear-off means less old roofing material will end up in the dump.

Many manufacturers have followed the quality rating system also known as Master or Elite Contractor programs to ensure that contractors installing their roofing systems are proficient in their work. These rating systems are intended to give the building owners and their managers the confidence that the roof will be installed with high-quality standards.

Experience and competence are major qualities for any roofing project, whether it’s new construction or a retrofit application. But if a new roofing membrane needs to be installed over an existing roof, then the owner/manager should expect the contractor to evaluate the current roof deeply in order to ensure a trouble-free installation by following:

Perform core cuts and infrared scans to look for any moisture in the deck or insulation. Repair the roof area that is damaged or saturated.
Review rooftop drainage and add appropriate water-directing accessories and materials for installation.
Make sure that the new membrane is compatible with the old, if is not then an appropriate separator must be installed.
Do Check for local codes to ensure that roof overlays are acceptable.

Regardless of the type of retrofit system getting installed, the owners and managers must check for the roofing manufacturers, specifications, and warranties available for the specific installation that is being considered. For more details call us today.

October 8, 2022

Commercial Reconstruction

Retrofit has several advantages these are:

Re-covering without anything to tear means that the building operations can continue their business without any disruption. Also, the installation will be faster than on a project requiring tear-off time.
If the old underlying roof system and insulation have good integrity, the new retrofit roof will ensure to remain the same qualities. The R-value can further be added with a layer of new insulation between the old deck and the new single-ply membrane.
The old roofing system 20 years ago was black due to EPDM (extremely durable synthetic rubber roofing membrane). From that time till now, the market has shifted significantly toward lighter-colored, reflective thermoplastic single-ply systems made up of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) membranes.
The Single-ply systems also deliver other environmental benefits, as they are lightweight, due to which less fuel is consumed to deliver material to the site. And as per the analysis, almost five to ten percent of landfill waste is accountable for roofing materials, no tear-off means less old roofing material will end up in the dump.

Perform core cuts and infrared scans to look for any moisture in the deck or insulation. Repair the roof area that is damaged or saturated.
Review rooftop drainage and add appropriate water-directing accessories and materials for installation.
Make sure that the new membrane is compatible with the old, if is not then an appropriate separator must be installed.
Do Check for local codes to ensure that roof overlays are acceptable.

October 2, 2022

Importance Of Quality Construction Materials

Choosing the right quality construction materials is important for any commercial building project. While buying the material seems cut and dry, it is more complex and can even be frustrating for new buyers. But, there are some simple fundamentals to follow. Here are some expert tips that cover what you need to know.

DURABILITY
While many contractors have the budget of the project as a priority on their minds, there are only the best contractors who know how to consider the durability of the materials, no matter at what cost. Do deep research first by comparing the quality of the products and that should only be the key focus.

WARRANTY
When we are talking about durability, we are also taking into consideration the warranties. A number of materials come with a warrantied in order to be free of defects from the manufacturer at various timeframes. Hence calculate what timeframe of warranty fits the best for your project, and then stick with it. Make sure that all the materials batches going into one specific project have the same warranty time limit.

ECOLOGICAL IMPACT
It is a good option to know what more sustainable options are available nowadays than in previous years. If you have the option to select eco-friendly materials that do not ignore the quality, this is what we always encourage you to do. We all know that building by nature is not an ecological process, but a little bit we can do helps our ecology and our mother earth. There are even find better-grade materials that can be more eco-friendly. Green buildings nowadays also happen to be an attractive selling point of view when the time comes to look for business and occupants for the new building.

COST
It is not necessary for all durable materials to be expensive. You can even find more durable materials even at a cheaper price than the other ones. Hence select what is practically the best based on your need. If the budget is tight to work with, then there is always a way to make it work without having to lose much. If you are buying in bulk, it is always recommended to talk with the supplier and see if there is a chance for a price cut so that you get a fair deal. It is quite common of getting discounts if you are ordering in bulk from the same seller. You can also consider whether the requested material is originally domestic or foreign-made. Like any other materials, examine their features carefully to determine which one is the best fit for the project. As said with the pricing, sometimes not all foreign materials are the best in the industry, and not all domestic materials may be of great quality.

EXPERT ADVICE
Always make sure you don’t go alone while selecting the construction materials. An experienced expert in the business knows what is good and what is not for your project, as based on their experience, and will look at what is in your best interest. We need to make sure that they have the proper licensing before we start listening to their recommendations.

For more details on choosing the construction materials. Call us today and book an appointment.

September 24, 2022

Finding The Right Time To Renovate

Timely maintenance of every building is important. Renovating the commercial building helps to keep its look modern and gives it an up-to-date look, attracts new clients, and ensures that the building has a functional flow to it. But Nowadays, many commercial building owners are not sure when they should renovate the commercial space.

Here are a few key factors one must consider when looking for the right time to renovate.

TIME PERIOD
The key factor one should consider when renovating the business is the time period in which the renovation will take place. For example, most of the big malls are not going to renovate during the extremely busy holiday season, as it will create more congestion in the mall for it is a small renovation, and shutting down the complete mall for a renovation will cost a huge loss in income. So you must try to time the renovation around a period that is normally slow for the business.

IF IMMEDIATE REPAIRS ARE REQUIRED
Another factor to consider is the right time to renovate if there is an immediate repair needed. If you were thinking about renovating, and something pops up that requires immediate repairs, it may make more sense to renovate at the time the repairs are to be made. Such as, if you need to have plumbing repaired, and at the same time, the drywall has to be removed. It may make sense to bring down walls and change the layout at the same time. Even you can try to combine the repairs and renovations. Most people hire a general contractor for this reason so that they can ensure the project have extensive time management that helps to save time and costs at the same time.

SAVING BEFORE PLANNING
Once you decided on the time to renovate the commercial building, always keep in mind the amount of money that needs to be allocated for the project. Renovating a commercial building is a costly affair. One must ensure that you incorporate all the elements that need to be done during renovation, and not have to cut out the important elements because you are running low on money. Hence save money beforehand, or you can even apply to get financing before the renovation process begins.

BUILDING MEETS THE BUSINESS NEEDS
One must look at the building currently and see if it meets the current business needs or better if it requires a renovation. If the building is not meeting the needs, you may be losing efficiency and productivity. Renovating will definitely help you to increase production and efficiency, both of which can help a business grow. However, if the building is currently meeting your needs, and business is running smoothly then you may hold off on a renovation for a bit longer.

A SECONDARY LOCATION TO SHIFT THE BUSINESS
When you renovate the complete building always look for an additional location to place your employees. Sometimes, finding a commercial space to lease can be challenging and it may take weeks or even months in finding the right space to rent. Never schedule a renovation until you make sure that you have got a place for your business to run smoothly without any interruptions.

For more details on renovation and when one must start, call us today and book an appointment.

September 16, 2022

Post Construction And Everything One Must Know

Post-construction is the final phase of the construction process for commercial buildings, and it involves more than just clean-up. It consists primarily of the relationship between you and the contractor as they begin the hand-off process, to the new caretaker for the building. This is more involved in the process-oriented. The key things you need to look for here are some Big Things to Know About Post Construction.

Warranties
The good builder will follow through with the warranty and fix any kind of problems that pop up during post-construction. But if the builder takes time to go for each warranty that covers the building and will explain how they apply to you and is considered an exception. Knowing how your warranties can help to work for you empowers you to manage your new building without any issues.

Regular Checkups
The good thing about a great design-build company is that they will regularly come to see how you are doing with the new building after the construction is over. They will check in periodically with you ensuring that you are as satisfied today as you were happy on day one of your new building.

Facility Expansions Track Records
It is important for you to plan facility expansions early on the construction plans, but how about the builder keeping track of records for them? Some builders do exceptionally well. That is why you must look at the track record of each builder for their reputation on facility expansions. Do the complete homework before you are ready to sign the contract.

Smooth Turnovers
Building companies sometimes deal with frequent turnover of staff, but this should not affect the quality of construction for your new building, let alone following up with the expansions and post-construction work. These turnovers can easily be handled by a good builder company. With their solid training program and company culture in place, they will proudly say that our company has an established system that produces consistent and outstanding results every time the project is completed.

New Projects
The new projects seem a little contradictory during a post-construction phase, but it makes a bigger impact when you think about it. If you are a happy client with how you built and handled the post-construction phase, that is a huge impact on new projects in your facility in the coming future. Whether there is a facility expansion or a new building of their own, the builder must always pay attention to the quality of work to deliver. It will determine whether it is wise to continue moving forward with them or it is time to change.

The Design-Build Partner from Beginning to End. No matter at what stage you are in the construction process of the building, you must feel free to ask the builder questions about what makes our post-construction process different from the rest.

For more details on Post-construction. Call us today and book an appointment.

September 10, 2022

Preparing For Facility Expansion? Here’s How You Can Do

Facility expansion is the sort of thing that many companies look forward to and are also afraid of doing at the same time. Obviously, everyone wants their business to do well enough to expand. But, one must know well that every expansion comes up with big changes.

How you should prepare your company for the change of facility expansion. Well, it must start at the very beginning. If you have already thought about what the company will look like 20 years down the line and in your first construction plans you may already have made a good step forward. But if this thought has not come up in your mind before, then it’s never too late. You can still make plans. These are some key rules that will help to guide your company through the process.

Updating Your Staff Early
It is easy to get caught up in the expansion process of your building but never forgets about your company’s most important asset, your people. Whether the expansion involves a more extensive facility or moving to a new location, make sure it should be well staffed in time and from Day One. Human resource experts recommend getting a staffing plan in place for at least four or five months.

Check the Current Condition
Always have a blueprint and financial game plan before starting the expansion. Look for what kind of land you have to work with. Conduct a facility audit to assess the building and its current condition. Does it all meet the building code requirements? If not, then you may need to invest in remodeling the existing structure first. After all the possible areas of renovation are explored, look for the areas that can be improved upon. Which part of the facility needs to handle new growth the most? Can the current electrical, plumbing, and seismic infrastructures handle this kind of workload after the expansion? These are good points to sort out before they even start the facility expansion.

Building From Scratch?
Most of the time it doesn’t happen, but in some cases, it is necessary to take some parts of the building down in order to expand the facility, as think about how this will impact the workers and production outflow in this type of situation. No one wants to hinder the progress of sectional removals and reconstruction even if they are temporary events. Always plan ahead of time, prepare your company for this new change, and bring in a positive attitude that reflects the excitement for this opportunity of growth in the company and the people working.

You must keep in mind that facility expansion will succeed with a little bit of risk and a lot of hard work. With much long-term planning goes into the process that is well worth the effort with the end result. For more details on Facility expansion and to resolve your queries call us today and book an appointment.

August 28, 2022

Tips For Choosing Shingle Color

Shingle color matters a lot as it gives external beauty to your home, and now it’s time to pick the color of your shingles. But does it really matter what color you choose? Yes, it does matter and below are some reasons.

Choosing Shingle Color
The first thing in your home that people see is the exterior. And everyone wants it to look nice. The roof is a dominant feature of the home and can be seen from the street and from your neighbors’ homes. And You are going to live with the color you choose for your shingles for many years to come, so it is important that one must put some thought into what you would like.

Climate Conditions of Your Location
The type of climatic conditions you are in potentially will affect the shingle color you choose. If you live in a climate that is always warm and sunny, you must go with a lighter shingle. Lighter shingles tend to reflect the sun whereas the darker shingles soak up the sun’s rays and will increase the temperate inside. If you live in a colder climate, a darker shingle will help to keep some warmth inside the home and will also help with melting snow and ice off of the roof during the winters.

Although the color of the shingle will help in different ways, the climate alone should not be the major factor in choosing the color. One must keep in mind that the roof will absorb heat no matter what color shingles you choose and the heat will transfer downward in your house. The main difference in the color you choose is that darker colors will absorb the heat earlier in the day and later in the afternoon than light color shingles.

The Landscape
Another reason to consider choosing a shingle color is the surrounding landscape. If you have trees hanging over your house, or you live in an area where the weather changes frequently. Then, a lighter shingle will show wear more quickly than a darker one, as the darker shingle may become dirty.

Curb Appeal
If you are planning to sell your home, the curb appeal adds value to your home and your roof is a great way to increase the curb appeal. Always try to choose a color that works well with the color of your home and compliment it standing out among the neighbors. As no-one probably wants to put a reddish-tone roof on your yellow-colored home. While you might like it, but the neighbors may find it an eyesore and potential buyers may be turned off. For reference look around at other roofs in the neighborhood for which colors work better in your area. Also, one must keep in mind that shingle color can create important visual effects. Darker-colored shingles help steep roofs look less towering and lighter-colored shingles may help the home to appear taller or give a sense of airiness. Always remember that quality, strong, and visually appealing roofs can add value to your home.

The color of shingles is an important decision to make when having your home roof replaced. The color has a direct impact on your home’s exterior looks and to its value, and sometimes affects how much energy consumption you will need to use to keep the home temperate and maintained. For further call us today and book an appointment.

August 21, 2022

Wallpaper Ideas In Living Room

When it comes to decorating spaces, wallpaper is easy and an effective way to add pattern, color, as well texture. The living room wallpaper ideas can completely change the look of the room, making it a simple but outstanding update.

Nowadays there is a style to suit every home, so there is something out there for the type of living room ideas you are looking for. Putting wallpaper on the walls is no longer the time-consuming job it used to be. And with more and more brands supplying wallpaper as well as paint in amazing shades, giving the living room a fresh makeover is a job that can easily be done.

The wallpaper above the rail
If you like patterned paper but don’t want it to dominate the space, consider the wallpapers. Cover only above the dado rail, keeping the rail itself and painting the lower portion in a complementary tone. This is a great technique for small living room ideas as the pattern won’t be engulfed by covering from the floor to the ceiling.

Intensify the retro room
Right now the mid-century living rooms are having a serious moment, everyone among us has picked up some retro furniture. To enhance the feel of the era chooses a vibrant color print for the living room wallpaper. Yellows, echo the time period and boost the light levels.

Wallpaper the lower half of the walls
Applying wallpaper only on the lower half of the room is a great way to save on cost and will need less material to work with. This is a useful trick if you have a small amount of discontinued wallpaper available.

Reflect your flooring
Work your wallpaper as per the living room flooring ideas for an outstanding finish. Choose a design that reflects some sense of flooring, color, and pattern or texture. Opening up the room will add a cool design element to your simple project.

Co-ordinate with your paint
Choosing a wallpaper doesn’t mean the living room paint ideas aren’t an option too. The two can work beautifully together, especially if you have paneling on your walls, but you want to pair the paper with the correct shade.

Match with window dressing
For a totally coordinated look, match the wallpaper with the living room curtain. It is the ideal way to extend the wallpaper’s chosen design over window dressings and ensure there is no break in the pattern.

A rustic scheme
Using the living room wallpaper ideas to add character to a scheme, for example in rustic living room ideas. Use a unique design to enhance the natural elements of the living room, such as the woodland scene to add character to a living room with open wooden beams and a low ceiling.

Choosing wallpaper in a living room
Before starting wallpapering, make sure you choose a pattern or a design that will enhance the space and the sort of statement that you want for your room.

Whatever wall you choose to apply wallpaper on, be confident in the choice and it can always be repapered or painted if you change your mind.

August 6, 2022

No Accidents And Its Importance At A Construction Project

One of our goals is to have Zero accidents in the workplace. This is important and we take necessary action to achieve this goal. These include safety training courses that help in reducing the risk of accidents.

Safety of Employees
One of the key reasons why it is so important is because we value the safety of our employees, and any other contractor or inspector who visits our construction site. We want to make sure that we can do every possible thing for keeping them safe. There are the top reasons why we implement safety policies.

Maintain Fair Prices
Maintaining zero accidents helps in keeping the prices fair and reasonable. When workers frequently get hurt on the job, there is an increase in workers’ compensation insurance. And when this happens, the company has to pass the cost to their customers in order to pay the bills and stay buoyant. If in case a bystander or other contractors on the job site gets hurt, they can sue the construction company or go after the insurance money. And again, this costs the construction company, which in turn results in an increase in the prices. By working to prevent accidents, we make sure to keep our operating costs low as possible, which helps us in offering a fair and reasonable price for the construction project.

Prevent Delays
Another reason is, that it helps to prevent delays. Whenever there is an accident at a construction site, delays are likely to happen. There may be a shutdown at the construction site until the accident is investigated by a state investigator for the cause of the accident. This results in delays that can push the construction schedule and this will cost you, as well as the client, thousands of dollars. If we want to deliver the project on schedule and want no accidents helps us to do that. As result, this will helps you to complete the project on time and within the said budget.

Maintains Reputations
The last reason why zero accidents are crucial is that it helps both our company as well your company in maintaining its reputation. If a construction project is an accident encounter, news and social media will be flooded with the report on the issue. As a result, it may reflect on the reputation of both the construction company as well as the company funding the project. Nowadays reputation is everything, especially when a bad reputation can spread so quickly on social media platforms. Ensuring the job site safe and trying to maintain no accidents will help both companies to maintain their reputations for being honest, and reputable, without any bad publicity that can affect due to workplace accidents.

Our team is composed of construction managers, general contractors, and engineers to ensure we have the skill and expertise that you need for your next construction project. If you are looking for an experienced company with a focus on safety, Call us today and book an appointment.

July 30, 2022

How Does Contractor Provide Quality Control

One of the best ways a general contractor can provide quality control is by monitoring the construction timeline. The completion timeline plays a major role in the project. If a project goes longer than the estimated date, there is a chance that it is also going to go over the expected budget. Sometimes the contractor cannot prevent delays due to changes in weather conditions, but still, they can work hard to ensure that contractors stick with the schedule and make up for any weather-related delays whenever possible.

Monitoring the timeline helps to ensure that building materials will be available at the job site when they are needed. This helps in ensuring that the unused materials are not left on site sitting out for weeks, increasing the chance of theft, or not being available when they are needed, causing employees to stand around with nothing to do resulting in delays. A general contractor monitors closely the progress and makes sure that the right building materials are delivered at the right time.

Qualified Sub-Contractors

Another way that a general contractor provides quality control is by hiring qualified subcontractors. If you do not have a general contractor, you would have to hire each and every contractor that comes to work. This includes carpenters, electricians, plumbers, etc. General contractors take care of all of these sub-contractors regularly.

When a general contractor hires a qualified sub-contractor, they look at many elements, including licensing, experience, insurance, and the quality of their work. Thus, taking time to qualify contractors before they ever work on the project helps to ensure that they are capable of completing the quality work that is up to the code of regulations and per building standards.

Overseeing Building Plans

Sometimes with many different subcontractors working on different parts of a building, it is normal for the building plans by kept aside and not followed. A general contractor makes sure that every sub-contractor working on the construction site knows the building plans for their area. They even ensure that the blueprints and building plans are being followed. This ensures the building is structurally sound and will be completed as per the provided specifications.

Completed Work Check

The last thing a general contractor provide is quality control by checking completed work. A general contractor should routinely check the completed work on the building. The general contractors do both scheduled as well as unannounced checks. Like, an unannounced check, a general contractor may stop at the job site and give a surprise check on the progress made by plumbers on the given day. A scheduled check involves the sub-contractor and notifies the general contractor when they have completed a checklist of provided tasks and lets the general contractor look for the completed work before they proceed further with the next tasks.

It is important to note that the building inspector will inspect most of the work completed by sub-contractors. Having a general contractor helps to inspect it first in order to prevent this from happening and also make necessary corrections or changes that can be made before a building inspector comes to complete their final inspection.

For more details, Call us today and book an appointment.

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