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What is LEED Certification for Construction?

These days, we hear quite a bit of discussion on “sustainable construction”, “green building techniques”, and “environmentally friendly materials”.

All of these sound great, but what does it actually mean for our industry?

Well, LEED actually stands for “Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design”.  Read the rest of this entry »

Unseasonably Low Temperatures Bring Unusual Construction Problems

With the South (and particularly Alabama) experiencing sustained freezing temperatures over the past 10 days, many clients are contacting us with unusual circumstances.

As you might imagine, any piping that contains water and is exposed to freezing temps for a prolonged period of time is at risk. 

However, one item that many facility owners and managers rarely consider is their fire sprinkler system. Read the rest of this entry »

With the Economy in the Tank, Do I Get a Discount on My Project??

There are certain building materials and contract labor that are definitely less expensive in this economy.  However, there are some factors that are keeping other construction items at or above “pre-crash” levels. Read the rest of this entry »