• Various Construction Hazards Revealed Through Excavations

  30 September 2015

  In construction, several tests on the identified site of construction are required. Depending on the type of building and other factors, different local authorities impose different regulations and requirements for construction. All these requirements usually enhance safety for the workers on the site, as well as future occupants of the building. Beyond preparing the sites for construction, excavations are also ways of determining several other safety conditions of your construction site.

• Four Gate Automation Entry Options Every Ranch Should Consider

  21 September 2015

  Owning and operating a ranch means not only maintaining the ranch, but also ensuring that your livestock and home is kept safe. One method you may consider is using an automated gate system on the front, back, or other access areas of the ranch property. When you decide to go with an automated gate, you may not know that you have several entry options. Here are four gate automation entry options and some information about each one.

• What to Ask Your Contractor When Choosing Timber Roof Trusses

  3 September 2015

  Timber roof trusses can open up your home and give it a spacious, grand feeling that you usually cannot get with any other type of design and construction. Timber trusses can be left bare and untouched for a very rustic look, or they can be painted or stained to match your home's décor or to provide a nice contrast to wall colors. When choosing timber trusses for your home, note a few questions you'll want to consider with your contractor.

• The Benefits of Concrete Construction for Homes

  3 September 2015

  Concrete may seem like a dull and drab building material, as it's often associated with roads and driveways. However, it's a very versatile construction product that can be used to create the actual frame of a home and even be used for flooring and countertops inside a house. Concrete has many advantages over other building materials, so if you're having a new home constructed or are doing any type of renovating inside the home, you might want to note if concrete is a good option for you.

• Where Does Asbestos Usually Hide?

  24 August 2015

  Asbestos is a mineral commonly found in a white colour, but there have been some reported cases of asbestos featuring a blue or brown tint. Overall, the asbestos mineral's appearance is highly dependent on the initial material used while mixing to construct the structure. For example, people commonly use polymers, cement, asphalt, or starch as binders; each of these offering asbestos different colours. If you are looking to start an asbestos removal project, here are some of the most common spots where it can be found.

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