Concrete is an incredibly sturdy and reliable material in many situations. However, like any material, it is going to come with certain vulnerabilities. It’s important to know what can make concrete fail on you because it helps you devise strategies… Read More
Archive for the ‘Construction Safety’ Category
Wearing the Right Safety Equipment When Handling Concrete
Concrete is an important tool in the construction industry, universally used across job types and locations. It is used in just about every building project in every town, but it can be hazardous. Concrete workers tend to have an injury… Read More
Emphasizing Why Utility Locating is Needed Prior to Any Construction Project
Back in the day, the only utilities that would get buried beneath the ground would be sewer lines, natural gas, and water. That number of utilities has been rising significantly ever since. The reason for this shift to underground utilities… Read More
Ensuring Firestop Barriers Get Installed Correctly
Any building will need a functional and well-maintained life and fire safety system, and that means having your fire barriers in good condition. To get functional firestop fire barriers, you have to install them the right way. All openings in… Read More
Firestop Violations That You Have to Be Sure to Avoid
Firestop is an important part of any construction building. Just be careful, though, because there are plenty of violations that you want to prevent from happening. If you follow the right steps, your building will have decent protection to defend… Read More
How to Carry Out Concrete Cutting with Great Precision
When it comes to concrete cutting, precision is all too important. There are many ways to enhance the precision of your cutting. Here are some of the must-know tips for cutting concrete with optimal precision.
Potential Dangers During Concrete Cutting to Monitor
Concrete cutting is by no means an easy process. There’s a lot of complexity involved, and it requires a precise and experienced hand to do it properly. Not only does it require experience and precision, though, because safety is also… Read More
How Can Cold Weather Damage Concrete?
Weather can sometimes get pretty hectic. In one moment, the weather is moderate and fairly neutral overall, and in the next moment, the temperature can take a nosedive. As the temperatures get lower, concrete slabs become especially vulnerable. Concrete can… Read More
Why Mistakes With Firestop are a Problem
There is an abundance of major industries that have the need for fire protection. These industries include schools, hospitals, and nursing homes, among other places. You need something in place to keep fires at bay if they arise. A solution… Read More
What is Known and Unknown About Sinkholes
Can you envision leaving your house to get ready for work only to find that there is a gaping hole that suddenly swallowed your car? This is the nature of sinkholes. They are devastating and unpredictable. In one moment, everything… Read More