Construct This: A Contractor's Blog

Construct This: A Contractor's Blog

  • How GPS And GIS Are Used By A Land Surveyor

    Land surveying is not just used to find out where your lot line is before building a new fence. The job of the land surveyor is much broader than that. In fact, land surveyors have been mapping the United States since the days of Lewis and Clark. Here's what you need to know about your local land surveyor. What is land surveying and why is it important? Land surveying is the process of measuring, mapping, and describing land parcels and other features on the Earth's surface.

  • Should You Hire 3D Swimming Pool Design Services For Your New Home Build?

    Although there is a vast array of inclusions you can choose to integrate into the construction of your custom home, a swimming pool is undoubtedly one of the top amenities you are considering, and this is not without reason. To begin with, having a swimming pool simplifies working out since you can swim several laps a day to keep fit. Moreover, a well-designed swimming pool can double up as an exterior living area that can be used for both entertaining and relaxation.

  • Masonry Construction Can Protect Or Safeguard Your Home In Multiple Ways

    If you are looking to build a new home and are unsure of what type of building materials to go with, there are of course lots of different options to consider. Masonry construction that uses brick, stone, or blocks of concrete can cost a bit more money than other options, but there is a variety of great reasons to go this route with your new build. Masonry work can help you create a house that will safeguard or protect your family from a variety of different things.

  • What Can a Commercial General Contractor Do for You?

    As opposed to general contractors who build homes, commercial contractors specialize in building schools, hospitals, shopping malls, large apartment buildings, and other commercial facilities. Their clients can be individuals, businesses, government, non-government entities, and many more. If you're planning a commercial construction project, knowing what a commercial contractor does will help you understand their obligations towards you. When hiring a commercial contractor, here are some expectations you should have of their roles and responsibilities.

  • How A Seawall Inspection Can Help Homeowners Minimize Repair Costs

    Many homeowners find homes that are located near bodies of water to be quite appealing. Unfortunately, such homes come with risks that can prove quite costly to homeowners. These bodies of water can cause devastating and costly property damage. Many homeowners have seawalls to protect them from such incidents. However, seawalls can easily fall into a state of disrepair, forcing homeowners to pay repair costs. To avoid such costs, many homeowners seek the assistance of professionals that can help them prevent seawall damage.

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Construct This: A Contractor's Blog

When you want something built, who do you turn to? Okay, maybe you answered that question with a particular person's name, and that's an acceptable answer. But the answer we were really looking for was "construction contractors." This profession is full of people who can build this and that, and who can customize the things they build to meet your unique needs. Working with a construction team is like working with a bunch of people who just want to make you happy. We love that aspect of the industry, and it's something we plan on focusing on more as we write this blog.

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