If you look on the inside or outside of any industrial facility, you will likely see a complex system of piping that seems to be running all over the place. Have you ever wondered what those pipes are actually for? It varies, depending upon the specific type of facility you’re at, but in general, the… Read more »
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Why Concrete is Sustainable Building Material
Did you know concrete has quite a few qualities that make it one of the most sustainable building materials around? Let’s take a look at a few things that make concrete as sustainable as they come. It lasts for a long time. Unlike many other building materials, concrete will not rust, burn, or sustain other… Read more »
Prevent Industrial Pipes From Freezing in the Winter
When most people think about pipes freezing, they think about it happening in a residential home. Nevertheless, the truth is that commercial companies can also be susceptible to frozen pipes, especially if their commercial property doesn’t get used on the weekends. Water can freeze inside of the pipes in their building and burst, which can… Read more »
The Importance of Testing Industrial Piping
If you own or operate an industrial facility, then you are probably at the mercy of the industrial pipes that are installed in it. Those pipes are, in many ways, the lifeblood of your entire facility. If they don’t do their job, it could shut down your operation and force you to do the necessary… Read more »
How Quality, Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication Can Help HVAC Companies
When you install an HVAC system in a commercial or industrial property, you want to make sure that it’s an efficient as it can possibly be. This means choosing to install everything from a state-of-the-art furnace to a thermostat that is centrally located and can be controlled easily. It also means considering all of your… Read more »
Tips for Making a Construction Site Safer
When setting up a construction site, one of the most important aspects of it is safety. Of course, you want to make sure that you have all of the equipment that you’ll need on site. You will also want to set the site up so that your employees can be as efficient as possible and… Read more »
An Overview of Refractory Material
Commercial boilers are constantly subjected to high heat, pressure, and chemicals. This combination of stresses can quickly result in damage or even failure of the boiler. The refractory helps to protect and strengthen commercial boilers and high-temperature furnaces. Here is an overview of refractory material that is used in these boilers and furnaces. A Closer… Read more »
The Benefits of Design-Build Construction
In the past, those looking for construction services have often relied on the design/bid/build method of doing business, which has led to a lack of accountability during projects. Those who designed a project and those who were actually asked to carry out the plans came from two different companies, and that led to some confusion… Read more »
Tips for Choosing a Commercial Contractor
Are you preparing to start a commercial construction project at some point in the near future? If so, you are going to need to hire quite a few people to get the job done. Nevertheless, none of those people will be more important than the commercial contractor you put into place. A commercial contractor is… Read more »
Canton Poised for Construction and Development in 2017
Industrial and construction growth are heating up here in the Canton area. Several exciting new projects, like Prospect Industrial Park, have been announced recently, and just as the nation’s overall economy continues to exhibit signs of growth, Canton, too, is poised for a bevy of construction and development projects in 2017. As The Repository reported… Read more »