Plywood is a material that is common in construction sites. It’s often overlooked and underappreciated and yet it one of the most versatile materials to be available for construction purposes. Plywood may be cheap, but its quality and strength are commendable. No matter where you…
With any construction project, the goal is to spend less and get more. However, buying all the materials isn’t always the best idea. Concrete forms can be expensive and time consuming to create and can take up significant space in your storage room. Why not rent…
To avoid cave-ins, injuries, and fatalities, shores are designed to apply pressure to trench walls during excavations. Not only do they protect employees, but shoring also guards existing structures from damage due to nearby digs. Even shallow trenches pose a fatal threat to the crew on site. When it’s time for you to…
During construction, excavating the earth at on site is inevitable. Construction workers create trenches that have more depth than width. Although these trenches are beneficial and necessary during construction and alterations, they serve as a dangerous, and potentially fatal, environment. Cave-ins are the biggest threat to workers in trenches. In fact, hundreds of workers…
Searching for extra concrete forms for sale, thinking they will increase your project turnover rate, is a common misconception. However, a great way to reduce costs is by quickly cycling the forms you already own. There are risks to removing the forms too fast, but by taking the necessary precautions, you can effectively balance these…
The What Over the past 15 years, there has been a huge increase in popularity of concrete polishing and densifiers. A densifier is a chemical solution that, when applied to a concrete surface, fills the pores and increases surface density. This creates a harder surface with more strength, making concrete form rental ideal for those…
The modern world was built on the foundation of steel-reinforced concrete. For all its wonders, contemporary concrete isn’t as strong as its ancient Roman predecessor. Roman concrete structures have stood the test of time, surviving harsh conditions for 2,000 years. Scientists have devoted research to understanding the unique composition…
One of the most important jobs in the construction field is the estimating position, because it requires you to be thorough and accurate with cost appraisals. These figures are challenging to calculate because of the sheer number of variables involved. Providing an estimate that is too high will make your bid less competitive,…
Hurricane season is extremely stressful for homeowners, business owners, and city governments who reside on the nation’s coasts. The damage from this natural disaster can be devastating and very costly. Unfortunately, hurricanes are completely unpreventable, but there are ways to reduce the amount of damage to…
Pouring concrete is both an art and a science. When concrete is poured, it is in a viscous liquid state that takes shape of whatever it’s put in. As it dries, concrete shrinks, creating cracks and fissures that go beyond the surface. Despite your best efforts to prevent it,…
