Green Infrastructure: What is It and What are the Benefits?
November 27, 2024
Green infrastructure is a nature-based solution that uses natural elements like parks, green roofs, and rain gardens to address urban challenges. It offers a range of benefits, including improved water quality, reduced flooding, climate change mitigation, enhanced biodiversity, and improved air quality. Green infrastructure also contributes to healthier communities and increased property values. What is… Continue reading Green Infrastructure: What is It and What are the Benefits?
3 Major Pitfalls to Avoid in Dry Utilities Construction
October 28, 2024
Dry utilities construction is an important step when it comes to land development or property construction projects. Proper planning and execution are necessary for successful project completion. However, there are multiple issues and pitfalls that a contractor can come across leading to delays and additional expenses. Here are some of the most common pitfalls that… Continue reading 3 Major Pitfalls to Avoid in Dry Utilities Construction
Specialty Contractor vs. General Contractor: An Analysis
October 16, 2024
In the construction industry, the terms “general contractor” and “specialty contractor” refer to different roles and responsibilities. Although many often consider them to perform the same task, their responsibilities are essentially different from each other. This blog explores the differences in skills, specializations and job roles of specialty contractors and general contractors. What is the… Continue reading Specialty Contractor vs. General Contractor: An Analysis
Dry Utilities: Major Steps of Dry Utilities Installation Process
September 12, 2024
Dry utilities are the infrastructure that involves electricity, telecommunication, connectivity, and other crucial services for properties. These are termed ‘dry’ since they do not involve the distribution of water. There are multiple methods of dry utility installation. Some of the most widely used methods include trenching and directional boring. However, regardless of the method used,… Continue reading Dry Utilities: Major Steps of Dry Utilities Installation Process
Design-Build Construction: 5 Major Benefits for Businesses
September 12, 2024
Design-build construction involves bringing both the design and building teams together for a specific construction project. This process streamlines the entire project and is greatly beneficial for the overall project timeline and budget. Compared to the traditional construction method, design-build is aimed at simplifying construction processes while making it more efficient. Businesses across the globe… Continue reading Design-Build Construction: 5 Major Benefits for Businesses
What are the Steps Involved in Lead Service Line Replacement?
August 30, 2024
The most common source of lead contamination in drinking water across the US are the lead lines. As of 2021, the US Federal Government earmarked $15 billion for lead line removal. Lead service lines that connect homes with the water main contribute to major lead-induced health issues. As a property owner, you should remove lead… Continue reading What are the Steps Involved in Lead Service Line Replacement?
Design-build Construction: Here are the 5 Major Stages Involved
August 27, 2024
A collaborative and innovation-led project delivery method, design-build has been rapidly adopted across the US and the world. It involves a single contract for the design and construction of infrastructure development. More than a contract, it is a mindset and a process where trust, creative problem-solving, execution teamwork, and innovation go hand-in-hand. Design-build is a… Continue reading Design-build Construction: Here are the 5 Major Stages Involved
4 Popular Techniques for Sustainable Infrastructure Construction
July 29, 2024
Sustainable construction is the future. As per the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), sustainable construction involves developing structures using processes and materials that cause minimal damage to the environment. In sustainable construction, the entire construction life-cycle is based on Eco-friendly practices, choices and strategies. Many global construction agencies have adopted sustainable building practices and techniques. Here… Continue reading 4 Popular Techniques for Sustainable Infrastructure Construction
Best Techniques Used for Dry Utility Installation Services
July 24, 2024
Dry utility refers to any utility that doesn’t involve water, sewage or water systems. Typically it involves fibre cables, telephone lines, gas pipelines and other digital connection lines. Dry utility lines are crucial for smooth daily operations of modern-day society. How are these crucial utility lines installed underground? Interested to learn more? Let’s find out. … Continue reading Best Techniques Used for Dry Utility Installation Services
