It’s important that you know what’s underground before you begin digging. If you damage a utility line, for example, the potential issues it could cause may be a big deal. There are many different ways to find utility lines before… Read More
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Why Are Sinkholes Such a Big Deal?
Natural sinkholes happen when acidic rainwater seeps down through surface soil and sediment, which eventually reaches a soluble bedrock like sandstone, gypsum, salt, chalk, or a carbonate rock like limestone. This process can last hundreds, even thousands, of years. Eventually,… Read More
What Is OSHA and Why Does It Matter?
OSHA is The Occupational Safety and Health Administration. It is a federal agency that is part of the United States Department of Labor. Their mission is to “assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting… Read More
Why Does Site Safety Matter?
Construction sites can be a hazardous place, that much is clear to anyone who has ever even touched a power tool. Of course, we want to keep ourselves safe, but why is it important to have a safety regime in… Read More
How Do Fireblock and Firestop Differ?
In every construction zone, there are a number of safety hazards that need to be accounted for, one of which is fire. When you are considering keeping your property safe, an important question to ask yourself if you are using the… Read More
Why Does Concrete Deterioration Happen?
While concrete is generally accepted as one of the strongest materials around for building, it isn’t invincible. Over time, concrete begins to deteriorate. Detecting concrete deterioration is a topic we’ve covered before, but why does it happen at all? There… Read More
4 Tips for Construction Safety
There are countless things that you need to worry about when you are working on a construction site—the budget, whether or not the project is progressing on time, which workers are present, and how the project itself is looking. It’s… Read More
Why Would I Need a Utility Locating Service?
If you’re considering building a pool or adding a fence to your yard, or need to expand your plumbing for an addition to your home, you may need a utility locating service. While state agencies will locate public utilities such… Read More