Today, we want to talk to you about the different countertops for commercial offices and business spaces, how to choose them and the pros and cons of each one. There are several options to consider, so we will only go through some of the best ones. It is important to select the countertop as per...
Do you ever wonder why shop drawings are so important? Shop drawings are a key element of any construction project. A shop drawing is produced by the supplier, manufacturer or contractor. They help with the production of a product and ensure that the components are manufactured correctly to fit into the space. Shop drawings are produced for...
This has been an interesting and challenging time for communities around the world. It has brought imaginable economic, personal and social problems. Beyond that, as the pandemic continues to evolve, it has provided an opportunity to pause and rethink the way we were doing things and adapt our lives and operation models to handle a...
Before painting a wall you should make sure that its surface is completely prepared. In some cases, after finishing mudding and taping and just when getting ready to paint you may discover small nicks and holes in the wall’s surface that inevitably will force you to do some patching again. We are moving onto the painting...
Weeks ago, we discussed the importance of the material and methods we use in our projects to achieve optimal energy performance in the space. One of the key aspects of energy efficiency is insulation. It provides resistance to heat flow reduces heating and cooling costs and improves the level of comfort in the space. Insulation...
Last week we talked about the reasons why we specified Cold-Formed Steel framing as the structural frame in our projects; CFS has great benefits both for the builder, owner and for the environment. If you have not read the blog yet, please take a minute to read it, we have worked with this material for...
Many builders consider Cold-formed steel framing (CFS) a new construction product. However, steel has been used for over 100 years as a structural material. As the technology matures and new environmental and economic concerns emerge, the building industry has increased the use of steel in construction projects for its quality and high-performance records. Nowadays, the use...
Commercial Construction Projects may vary on their size, budget, schedule, people involved and scopes of work. Regardless of the case, a construction project must be well planned at all stages. Most of the times demolition comes right before the actual construction begins. Construction involves putting up a structure while demolition involves pulling down a building or...
A construction project is an inclusive process that includes planning, design and build. The best way to approach design and construction saving resources, time and money and at the same time improving and achieving comfort level in the building is having a clear construction delivery method for the project and involve the construction team in...
The Construction Industry produces a wide range of products including renovations, designs, builds and repairs. The sector is commonly categorized into two sectors, Residential and Commercial Construction, each of which has its own subcategories. For the purpose of this blog post, we will focus on explaining these two sectors and their main differences. The idea that...
