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
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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
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
The Basics of Sinkholes
Chances are, you’ve seen a video or picture of a sinkhole somewhere in the world. These scary phenomena can occur throughout the globe and cause major damage, depending on what is above the surface. What are sinkholes and how do… Read More