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Pre-Engineered Construction Experiences Renaissance Across Many Industries
Though the practice of offsite construction dates back thousands of years, pre-engineered construction as a choice has come into its own over the past decade for a number of reasons. Traditional construction methods aren't known for being overly efficient or...
Five Trends Driving Offsite Construction
The construction industry has been changing rapidly over the past several years, which is unusual for a sector that prefers to stick to traditional or tried and true methods. By necessity, there has been a need for more offices, schools, and hospitals in less time....
Manufacturers Overwhelmingly Positive About Economic Future
Over 95 percent of manufacturers are bullish about their future in response to the turnaround in the US economy and the new tax cuts passed by Congress last December. A new outlook survey by the National Association of Manufacturers (nam.org) found that 95.1 percent...
Design Build Method Goes Mainstream: Captures Nearly Half of All New Construction
The design build method of delivering projects was once considered a novel alternative to traditional approaches. This is now changing as its use has become more mainstream. It appears that more property owners and principals are seeing the benefits of working with a...
Construction Industry Continues Strong Growth in 2018
A robust construction industry means you will receive a high level of service on your projects because firms are fully staffed and have access to ready sources of supplies. Fortunately, the U.S. construction industry continues upward, according to several recent...
Should You Modernize or Start Over to Make Building Smarter?
Have you considered what it would take to modernize your building's systems? Would it make sense to upgrade what you currently have or start from scratch with a new project to create a smart building? The U.S. Energy Information Administration reports that just 12% of...
Construction Costs Go Up Dramatically and Outpace Contractor Pricing
An analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America (agc.org), a leading association for the construction industry, says that construction costs accelerated in May. The construction cost impacts many building and road materials, including many subject to the...
What You Need to Know About Metal Building Construction
Pre-engineered metal buildings are some of the most durable, flexible, and versatile solutions on the market today for business owners, government agencies, and contractors. The Metal Building Manufacturers Association reports that these systems now account for over...
Video Update: K-Con Builds Charleston – Pegasus Steel (#3)
See the cool features on our project for Pegasus Steel in Ladson, SC. It’s a 2,200sf pre-engineered metal building, ground-up new construction. Stay tuned for our final update! https://youtu.be/zfenh-eRq1Q Get a first hand look into the work that we are doing...
Avoid These Mistakes When Considering Metal Building Construction
If you are considering a metal building for your next construction project, you are making a wise choice. Not only can these buildings be erected quickly but they are also economical and long-lasting. Based on experience, there is a right and wrong way to approach...
Going Green: 7 Green Building Design Options That Can Save Energy Costs
Over the last decade or so, green building has taken the design and construction industry by storm. While it is now all the rage to build a home with solar panels and other sustainable elements, going green in the commercial sector has a number of benefits as well. In...
6 Reasons the Millennial Generation Will Be Good for Construction
Everyone seems to love discussing Millennials, and the sentiment isn't always positive. This generation that was born between 1981 and 1996 now account for the majority of people in the U.S. workforce. Plenty has been studied and written about Millennials, with some...