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Top 5 Reasons to Choose Steel Storage Sheds and Other Metal Buildings

Carport Central is a top nationwide provider of Steel Sheds, Our steel storage sheds are incredibly durable, maintenance free & with unmatched level of safety.

How Much Does Concrete Cost Per Cubic Yard? Current Ready Mix Concrete Prices

How much does concrete cost. This is a current ready mix concrete company's price list. It lists the cost of a yard of concrete and other concrete additives like fibermesh and accelerators.

3 Questions to Ask Your Asphalt Paving Contractor

When you are looking to hire an asphalt paving contractor, there are a few things you should look out for.

Streets near White House reopen after Secret Service investigates dropped backpack

WASHINGTON - Streets near the White House were closed to pedestrian traffic for about an hour Wednesday afternoon following the report of a suspicious package, authorities said
At about 2:45 p.m., a person dropped a backpack and tried to jump a bike rack along the sidewalk on Pennsylvania Avenue, the U.S. Secret Service said. The person, who wasn't immediately identified, was taken into custody and charged…

Five Tips For Installing A Concrete Driveway

If your driveway has entered its second decade of life, it is probably time to stop trying to repair it and replace it. Concrete driveways are a popular choice over asphalt because when properly installed, they can last between 25 and 50 years. If you are looking into installing a new driveway, concrete is a …

How to Color Concrete

Get an overview of four popular techniques for coloring concrete. Includes stains, integral pigments, color hardeners and concrete dyes.

What to Look for Before Hiring a Contractor

Learn about the right questions to ask when hiring a contractor and important things to look for before starting a project.

How Tilt-Up Concrete Contractors Can Best Use Bluebeam

Building with concrete, as pervasive as it is in construction, is no easy feat. Here’s how tilt-up contractors can best use Bluebeam to make the job easier.

How Can I Restore My Damaged Concrete Driveway?

My concrete driveway is starting to have some damage. Are there ways of restoring it without completely replacing the whole thing? I was thinking I might be able to add a penetrating sealer. Can I add one even though my driveway is damaged? Would this even be beneficial?

What is the safest product to use on concrete driveway?

Q • Now that winter has arrived, I am wondering what is the safest product to use on my concrete driveway and walk to clear ice and snow?

A hotel owner's guide to building maintenance

Hotel asset value is determined using multiple calculations, math problems, and sometimes magic tricks, but here are three critically important aspects of the physical plant that can make or break a hotel investment.

Unexpected Shelter In Place Impacts Building Maintenance

Unexpected Shelter In Place Impacts Building Maintenance
Now, more than ever, employees and students are working and studying remotely. Historically residences are occupied 30% to 50% of the day however in these uncertain times residential condos and apartments have seen their daily occupancies increased to 70% to 100%
This means up to 75% more water management is necessary in these living spaces. More people working out…

Learn About Being a Building Maintenance Technician

Learn about the job requirements and expectations for a building maintenance technician, including salary, education and experience.

How to Hire a Concrete Driveway Contractor

How Building Product Marketers Can Support Contractors

Selling a product that requires trained and experienced installers can be challenging. Yet, it’s critically important to get this mission right. After all, general contractors are the gatekeepers to those installers… and knowing how to market and sell to contractors can reduce friction and help make the buyer’s journey that much smoother. While an architect […]

Should contractors risk moving into niche building sectors?

In the construction industry, the term “specialty contractors” usually refers to subcontractors who deal exclusively with one piece of the construction process like metal framing, flooring or curtain walls. However, all but the largest conglomerates are niche contractors in some way. Some focus on public work, while others work only in the private sector.

Solved! What to Do About Cracks in a Concrete Driveway

Q: We just bought a new house and we love it, but the driveway has a few cracks and I’d really like to fix them. Is repairing a cracked driveway a do-it-yourself job, or will I need to hire a contractor? A: While concrete is certainly one of the most durable construction materials around, over time …

How J&S Building Maintenance Is Cleaning Up the Janitorial Industry, One Job at a Time

Carolina Alvarez learned everything about the janitorial industry, including how it exploits women and immigrants. She's grown her business by doing things differently.